Upcoming Events: Backyard Cottages
Backyard cottages (or detached accessory dwelling units) aren't exactly a new thing in Seattle. But for a long time, construction of new ones wasn't...
King County Planners Reject Urban Growth Area Expansion Proposals
Cities and counties throughout the region have been pushing to complete their comprehensive plan updates for the 2035 plan period, a 20-year planning horizon....
The Metro Neighborhood: A Renewed Vision for Downtown Seattle
The University of Washington (UW) is one of Downtown Seattle's largest landowners, but you wouldn't know it just by being there. The university controls...
University District: Draft Proposal for Rezones
This past summer, a draft proposal for rezones within the University District was released by the Seattle Department of Planning and Development (DPD). By and...
On Growth, Transit, and Bikes in Vancouver, B.C.
Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of visiting Vancouver, B.C. I managed to stay for a weekend instead of 30 hours and had...
University District: Adopted Comprehensive Plan Changes
Back in October, the Seattle City Council quietly approved a suite of changes to the city's Comprehensive Plan. Four separate amendment proposals were placed...
Sunday Video: Productive Growth
Strong Towns is crisscrossing the nation to engage in important conversations about building stronger communities. Chuck Marohn, director of Strong Towns, is spreading that...
The Dravus @ Interbay
Another large scale residential project is in the works for Interbay, this time led by national builder Lennar. The "Dravus", as it's known, could...