An Urbanist’s Destination Guide to the Northgate Station Area
From ice skating to disc golf, the Northgate Station area offers activities to work up an appetite, as well as globe-spanning cuisine to satisfy...
How Ballard Avenue Got Its Unique Pergolas
The Urbanist spoke with business owners and leaders who have spent the last year trying to keep restaurants, shops, and the farmers market working...
Sunday Video: Lid I-5—Big Ideas Make A Difference
https://youtu.be/dgJYWleJC84
In this short video, several public space experts and community leaders explain why the campaign to lid I-5 is an important opportunity for Seattle...
First Year Results Of Park Activation Pilot Program, Pilot Extended Through July
For the past ten months or so, the City of Seattle has been in partnership with local business district groups to pilot park activation...
Support for Freeway Lids Advances in Seattle Comprehensive Plan
At the junction of SR 520 and Montlake Boulevard in Seattle, construction crews are busy at work laying the foundation for the Montlake lid,...
Sunday Video: The Art of the Autoluw
https://youtu.be/GlXNVnftaNs
Not Just Bikes explores the Dutch concept of low car streets (autoluw). They’re another tool to prioritize people and make them feel welcome on...
Seattle Waterfront Park Makeover Promises New Greenway and Public Fishing
The Seattle Waterfront is set to get a big makeover and the scope of those upgrades got larger thanks to a $45 million gift...
Sunday Video: The Rise Of The Stadium District
https://youtu.be/zczyEkkjvZk
Dave Amos at City Beautiful takes a look at the newish stadium district trend that pairs new arenas and stadiums with mixed-used, urban development....