Land Use

Map Of The Week: Multi-Family Housing In Single-Family Areas

Have you ever walked around a single-family residential area in Seattle and come across a duplex, triplex, or apartment building that seemed just a...

Seven Takeaways On The Recommended Plan For Seattle 2035

Seattle’s major comprehensive plan update is entering its final stages before final adoption mid-year. Mayor Ed Murray released his Recommended Plan last week, which...

Washington State Convention Center Expansion Is Not Inevitable

The City of Seattle and the Puget Sound region are growing rapidly. As a result, residents are facing huge spikes in housing costs, overburdened transportation infrastructure,...

Lake City Rezone Proposal Seeks To Enhance The Pedestrian Realm

The Lake City neighborhood has been actively working through a three-year envisioning process to create a more walkable and retail-oriented district. The land use control framework...

City Council Rejects Hansen’s Street Vacation Request

The Seattle City Council surprised some yesterday when it voted against an Occidental Avenue street vacation that hedge fund manager Chris Hansen requested in...

The Housing Levy Goes To Voters

Seattle voters will have a chance to weigh in on a major housing levy this summer. At a full council meeting on Monday, Councilmembers voted...

Where The Streetcar Ended: Greenwood Walking Tour

The recent gas explosion ripped a hole in Greenwood’s heart just as it was entering a new era of economic vibrancy. Greenwood’s many vacant...

Sunday Video: RiverCity Gothenburg

Göteborg is thinking big. The Swedish city is under going a major conversation about how to accommodate new residents, jobs, and services over the next...