Bell Street: A Chance to Shape a Final Piece of the Waterfront Project
A survey on possible Bell Street changes is open for public comment through February 12th.
As work continues at a feverish pace to complete some...
Waterfront Seattle Projects Advance in 2022, But Full Trail Opening Years Away
Late last year, a four block stretch of bike trail opened on the central Seattle waterfront, extending the existing Portside trail connecting to West...
57-Story Proposal for Civic Square Gets Second Design Review Tomorrow
The saga of Civic Square will take a step closer to a conclusion at a second Early Design Guidance meeting with the Downtown Design...
Sunday Video: Train Stations Are Making A Comeback, But Why?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-YGVytC-7s
In this video, Dave from City Beautiful talks about how historic train stations are experiencing a renaissance in America and how they're leading to...
SDOT Plans ‘Tactical Urbanism’ on Occidental Avenue Ahead of World Cup
Occidental Avenue is the first major "People Streets and Public Spaces" project to move forward under the new transportation levy. Potential improvements have been mostly shaped by conversations with downtown power players behind closed doors.
Canopy-Heavy Green Streets Hold the Key to Climate-Proofing Mobility
Last month, Urbanist reporter Ryan Packer wrote about how the massive SR 99 tunnel project in Seattle is bleeding money due to traffic being...
Columbia City Group Pushes for ‘Town Square’ Festival Street
Following the successful implementation of a pandemic-prompted street patio in Columbia City, a group of community members formed Friends of Ferdinand Festival Street and are trying to find a way to make it permanent.
Everett Forges Ahead with Downtown Stadium for Minor League Sports
Is Everett's plan to move the AquaSox from aging Funko Stadium to a brand new downtown stadium an economic jolt or a costly gamble? The City of Everett will be leading financing on the project projected to cost at least $82 million.








