Sunday Video: Are Cities Like Organisms?
https://youtu.be/b-oL5Tw9M7A
Dave Amos looks into the metaphor that says cities are just like an organism.
City Council Accepts Funds for RapidRide H Line Beautification of Delridge, Landmarks the Old...
On Monday, the Seattle City Council accepted $6,632.52 in grant funding to plan right-of-way beautification and safety improvements as part of the RapidRide H...
Sunday Video: Can You Build Main Street in the Suburbs?
https://youtu.be/A4XvEAUq8f8
Lifestyle centers have been a growing trend in American suburbs for several decades. Dave Amos of City Beautiful looks at how they stack up...
A Look Back at the Housing and Land Use Bills of the 2019 Session
In April, the Washington State Legislature concluded the 2019 legislative session. Many progressive environmental, transportation, land use, and housing bills managed to win approval...
For the First Time Ever, Crowdfunding Will Help Build Affordable Housing in Seattle
Seattle-based Bellwether Housing has announced the launch of its Building Opportunity Fund, the nation's first crowdfunded impact investment that funds the development of affordable...
Wonkabout Washington: Pierce County Subarea Plan Draft EIS Is Inadequate
In this month’s Wonkabout Washington, we’re diving into amendments to four of Pierce County’s subarea plans. Specifically, we’re examining the Draft Environmental Impact Statement...
Unlike Seattle, Golf Really Is Dying
Last week, The Seattle Times ran an article headlined, ‘Study questions ‘best use’ of golf courses Seattle operates’. The article stems from a report...
City Council Approves Affordable Housing at Fort Lawton and Extends Showbox Moratorium
On Monday, the Seattle City Council took a big step in approving a rezone and development plan for the Fort Lawton site. The legislation...