Parks and Public Space

Mailbox Peak Trailhead Direct Launches June 16th

A third Trailhead Direct route will launch this weekend, linking outdoor enthusiasts and hikers to the Mailbox Peak Trailhead. King County Metro Transit will...

Do We Have An Open Space Emergency?

Last year, when the City of Seattle acquired the dilapidated Sisley properties on NE 65th Street under eminent domain, the drumbeat of neighborhood residents...

Murray Resigns, Seattle Center Arena Moves Ahead

Mayor Ed Murray issued a resignation letter yesterday after a fifth man came forward--this time his cousin--alleging Murray had molested and raped him as...
The 8th Ave N festival street surrounded by two newer office buildings, looking southward

Exploring Seattle’s Festival Streets

Recently, the City of Seattle released the final draft of the Crown Hill Urban Village Action Plan in which a pedestrian loop is proposed...

Sunday Video: People-Friendly Buenos Aires

https://vimeo.com/102005674 A brief video showing how Buenos Aires is making the city people-friendly.

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...

Sunday Video: UW Architecture Lecture Series

The University of Washington's Department of Architecture Lecture Series is recommencing for spring, with a line up of high caliber speakers, as outlined below. As part...

Sunday Video: Where Manhattan’s Grid Came From

https://youtu.be/QaIOfgz8FVY In this video, Vox explains how New York settled on Manhattan’s modern grid.