Land Use

City Council Spars Over Woonerf in South Lake Union

Last Tuesday, the Seattle City Council Transportation Committee discussed the creation of a woonerf along 8th Ave between Harrison St and Thomas St in South...

FEIS For University District Urban Design Framework Released, Further Action Ahead

On January 8th, the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) issued a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the University District Urban Design Framework (UDUDF). Prior to this...

Seattle Planning Commission Seeking New Members

If you're a wonk about all things planning, then the City of Seattle may have just the opportunity for you. The Seattle Planning Commission...

Reminder: The First Hill Public Realm Action Plan Open House

First Hill Public Realm Action Plan Open House When Wednesday, January 7, 2015, 5 – 7pm Where Town Hall 1119 8th Ave Seattle, WA 98101 What First Hill’s growing residential population, cultural...

New Belltown Tower Under Review, Denny Triangle Tower Nears Recommendation

Another skyscraper could soon join the Seattle skyline, this time in Belltown. 3rd and Lenora Tower--as it is known--is the brainchild (permit number 3018686) of long-time...

How Fast Can Everett Really Grow?

The City of Everett is in the process of updating its comprehensive plan, which happens to be right in the middle of the city's...

The First Hill Public Realm Action Plan

Connecting parks & public space to enhance mobility & livability in First Hill The City of Seattle will be holding an open house to discuss...

Farewell to 2014: It Was the Year of The Urbanist

2014 was an unassuming year for The Urbanist. At the outset of it, The Urbanist was little more than an idea. But late January...