Urbanism 101: Tactical Urbanism
Street improvements are often long and drawn-out affairs. Pop-up projects can show otherwise.
Urban projects can take a significant amount of time and financing to...
City Hall Park Reopens After Nearly Two Years, Still a City Asset
Seattle officials welcomed residents and visitors back to City Hall Park in Pioneer Square Tuesday, nearly two years after the park closed indefinitely in...
The Urbanist Podcast: The Power of Parks with the Trust for Public Land
The Urbanist recently reported on Seattle snagging the 8th slot in the Trust for Public Land's 2023 national ParkScore index. In this episode, Natalie Argerious speaks with...
Inslee Rides Olympic Bike Trail, Celebrates Expansion Plans
The governor was honored with an award from the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy.
A shared enthusiasm for trail networks and the unique recreational opportunities the Olympic Peninsula...
2023 Park Index Ranks Seattle Eighth in Nation
Residents of cities with high 'ParkScores' report better physical and mental health, data shows.
The Trust for Public Land (TPL) has released its 12th annual...
Join The Urbanist for a Lid I-5 Tour of Seattle’s Freeway Chasm
The Urbanist is excited to announce our first tours of the season. The inaugural tour is 10am Saturday, May 27th with Lid I-5, a...
Bellingham and Seattle Balance Urban Forestry with Housing Needs
What is the value of the row of trees that sit along your street?
Cities in Washington are working to give those trees more importance...
Seattle Prepares to Open Brand New Elliott Way Highway Connector
This coming Monday morning at 6 a.m., the City of Seattle will open a brand new four-lane roadway, connecting the city's central waterfront with...