Land Use

City Council Poised to Reform Implementation of LOS Standards and New U District, Uptown...

On Wednesday, the Seattle City Council's held the last Planning, Land Use, and Zoning Committee meeting of the year. Three items were on the...

UW Campus Master Plan and 2018 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Approved by City Council

On Monday, the Seattle City Council approved an update to the University of Washington Campus Master Plan. The approval wraps up a two-year planning...

Sunday Video: The Problems With Rebuilding Beaches

https://youtu.be/e3ZYaL0Q9os In this video, Vox explores economic, social, and enviornments issues with efforts to rebuild beaches in America. 

Is it Time to Ditch 1950’s Era Single-Family Zoning?

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Everett Adopts Rezones Topping Out at 25 Stories

In September, the Everett City Council adopted a comprehensive overhaul to zoning and development regulations in Downtown Everett and several adjacent districts. The adopted...

Sunday Video: How Do Cities Grow?

https://youtu.be/HO0BZqQ42Ic Dave Amos of City Beautiful explains how American cities have come to grow over the past several eras.

Open House Showcases Future Possibilities for 15th Avenue E

The "quiet side" of Capitol Hill will undergo big changes in the near future. Come out tonight to see design concepts aimed at putting...

Amazon Splits the HQ2 Baby, Rich-Get-Richer Style

The suspense is over as Amazon made it official yesterday that its headquarters expansion will be to Arlington, Virginia and to New York City....