Parks and Public Space

Sunday Video: Seoullo 7017

https://youtu.be/u0YWJpG1sy8 In Seoul, they’ve built an elevated park out of former highway ramps and overpasses.

Georgetown’s Mini Mart City Park: From Toxic Waste to Community Space

At 6525 Ellis Avenue in Georgetown a typical summer block party is in full swing. The street, closed to traffic, bustles with people standing...

Explore Culture, History and Urban Design in the Chinatown International District this July

This July a packed events schedule in the Chinatown/International District provides extra incentive to become better acquainted with this historic neighborhood’s evolving streetscape. Home...

Sound Transit Refines Lynnwood Link Station Designs

Puget Sound's North End communities are refining their vision for the Lynnwood Link extension through a series of open houses over the next month....

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...

City Council Schedules Vote to Repeal Head Tax, Passes Several Transportation Measures

On Monday, the Seattle City Council held its weekly legislative meeting primarily focusing on transportation legislation and new appointments to city commissions and board....

Sunday Video: An Ode to Street Trees

https://youtu.be/uoRsVdIyhUM What’s so great about street trees? City Beautiful offers some positive benefits of them in this video short.

Sunday Video: Design For Inclusive Public Life

https://youtu.be/h5u7GuMRw_Q How do we design for inclusive urban public spaces and life? Jeff Risom from Gehl explains this paradigm.