4 Demographic Implications on Housing and Transport
Last week, the Planning Association of Washington (PAW) hosted their annual conference, which gathered a wide range of disciplines in planning like land use,...
Seattle Desperately Needs the GMA to Promote Affordable Housing
When I moved to Seattle from New York City last summer, I was struck by the drastic difference in the housing provided by each...
First Look at 14-Story Hotel Planned across from Pike Place Market
The Downtown Design Review Board will take its first look at a design proposal for a 14-story hotel at 103 Pike St on Tuesday,...
Seattle City Council Approves Uptown Rezone and Design Review Improvements
On Monday, the Seattle City Council approved a slate of land use changes spanning improvements to the design review process to rezoning large swaths...
Seattle Reveals Rezoning Concepts and Invites Scoping Comments for Big 2024 Update
Today the Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) unveiled its rezoning concepts for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update, which will guide growth for...
Snohomish County Light Rail Planning Turns Toward Housing
Approaching the halfway mark of their Fall 2020 Light Rail Communities workshop, Snohomish County has opened up part two of the workshop to address...
How to Finetune Rep. Macri’s Single-Family Rezone Bill
Land use wonks and laypeople alike are rejoicing over the recent spate of proposals coming out of the state legislature related to increasing the...
Council Passes 20 Is Plenty Law, 2+U Alley Vacation, And New Madison Valley Park
Monday was a somewhat unusual meeting for the Seattle City Council. Leading off the proceedings was Mayor Ed Murray who delivered his remarks on the...