A photo shows the I-5 freeway in Downtown Seattle near the Washington State Convention Center.

Seattleites Concerned Over Condition of Interstate 5, a Poll Shows

Findings strengthen case for funding work that could lead to lidding segments of the freeway. In the event of an earthquake, do you know what...

Observing People in Pike Place, Part 1

Article Note: This is the first installment of a series on observations of people in Pike Place. Part 1 focuses on existing design features...

Measuring Success on the Urban Villages Strategy, Part 1: What It’s All About

Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 in a three-part series on measuring the success of Seattle’s urban village strategy. For the the 22 independent indicators,...
A large shelter provides rain protection over the stage alongside picnic table and playground equipment and a lawn with a row of trees in the background.

Seattle Launches Next Phase of Be’er Sheva Park Renovations

Since its April grand opening, the renovated Be'er Sheva Park features a new community stage, artworks, a restored shoreline, picnic tables, and benches, with a second phase of improvements in planning. The park hosts a weekly Chocolate Sunday celebration of Black culture.

U District Design Guidelines To Get Major Overhaul

The University District is a neighborhood experiencing fast-paced change as new development takes shape in the heat of Seattle's historic building boom. A significant...

Upcoming Event: Friends of Pier 86

Seattle may join other the examples of international cities with large public art on working silos and grain terminals. For the past year, the committee...

South Lake Union Green Street Gets the Green Light

On Monday, the full Seattle City Council approved a woonerf in South Lake Union along 8th Ave between Harrison and Thomas Street. The plan...

Seattle Post-Viaduct: First Look at Waterfront Overlook Walk and Pavilion

On April 19th the proposed design for the new Overlook Walk and Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion went before the Design Commission and was approved...