Parks and Public Space

What Autonomy Can Mean for the Capitol Hill Organized Protest

The power in urban design lies its ability to provide a lens into the future. It allows communities to project themselves, their families, their...

Portage Bay Park Moves Ahead To Final Design

A vision for a new park on the shores of Portage Bay has finally come into view. In August, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) received approval...

Work Starts on Railroad Way Pedestrian and Bike Space Near SoDo Stadiums

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) says work will start this month on one of the final pieces of the Alaskan Way Viaduct...
A women walks down the trail to Paradise Inn and the crowded parking lot adjoining it. A mountain ridge and cirrus clouds are on the horizon.

Op-Ed: Transit in Rainier National Park Would Ensure Paradise for Everyone

A robust public transit network for Mount Rainier National Park could unlock trailheads and attractions to more visitors, while improving environmental sustainability. Rather than grousing about the park's timed-entry system, let's improve access for all.

NACTO Issues ‘Streets for Pandemic Response and Recovery’ Playbook

The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) has published a new playbook for urban streets in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dubbed the...

Map Of The Week: PARK(ing) Day 2016

PARK(ing) Day is returning to Seattle this Friday with 47 parklets and four pop-up street improvements across the city. Scores of parking spots will temporarily be...

Sunday Video: Freeway Lids – What They Are, Why We Build Them

CityNerd takes a dive into some of the most interesting freeways lids in the United States. Several freeway lids in the Seattle area make...

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,...