Land Use

Mayor Durkan Introduces New Affordable Housing Initiative

But questions remain about whether or not "Housing Seattle Now" is bold enough to tackle affordable housing woes. Yesterday at 12th Avenue Arts...

Council Approves Mosqueda’s Tenant Protection Bill and Seattle Center Arena Signage

On Monday, the Seattle City Council approved Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda's tenant protection bill targeting multifamily buildings up for sale. The city council also adopted...

Guide Light Rail Subarea Planning in Unincorporated Snohomish County

Light rail is making its way north, and the neighborhoods around Mariner and Ash Way Park and Rides in unincorporated Snohomish County are in...

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...