Parks and Public Space

Trailhead Direct Returns for Another Season with Expanded Transit Service

Urban hikers and outdoor enthusiasts will have access to Trailhead Direct once again beginning on Saturday--bypassing congested and often full trailhead parking lots. The...
Drawing of the west elevation for the new Burke Museum. (City of Seattle/Olson Kundig Architects)

New Burke Museum Will Break Ground In Spring 2016, Open Fall 2019

The University of Washington (UW) will soon be embarking a major makeover of the Burke Museum, an institution highly respected for its collection of...

City Hall Advances Seattle Center Arena And Lander Overpass Plans

On Monday the Seattle City Council passed a resolution signaling intent to move forward with plans to renovate the Seattle Center Coliseum (popularly dubbed...

The Urbanist’s Scavenger Hunt #5: Stay Healthy Streets

Share photos of how newly-created "Stay Healthy" open streets are helping people in your neighborhood enjoy the outdoors and engage in active transportation. The...

Seattle’s Second Highway Lid over SR 520 Is in Trouble

A 70% cost overrun is jeopardizing the Roanoke lid and the bike and pedestrian benefits it would bring. A megaproject that was set to transform...

Sound Transit Trains and Buses Could Soon Be Going To The Dogs

With a major dog park set to be a transit-accessible amenity along the Sound Transit light rail network, the agency is on track to reconsider its current policy that bans dogs and cats that aren't in containers.

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’s Downtown Activation Plan Remains Stuck in Low Gear

A year into announcing its ambitious Downtown Activation Plan, the Harrell Administration is touting successes. But so far those are primarily spot improvements, with many big initiatives in limbo or on hold.