Seattle’s Sidewalk Café Are Going Fence-Free
Sidewalk cafes are an increasingly common feature in Seattle's urban landscape. New amenities that have popped up in recent years like streateries (a food-oriented parklet), streamlined...
Pike People Street Returns In 2017
For the past two years, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has attempted to try out an idea that works well in high-volume pedestrian-oriented...
Seattle Center Coliseum Renovation Plans Go In Two Directions
The City of Seattle put out a Request for Proposals (RFPs) to renovate Seattle Center Coliseum (better known as KeyArena despite the bank's lapse...
1200 Stewart Proposes Benefits For Denny Way Corridor
A long-planned project is approaching its final steps before being ready to start construction on a long-dormant site on Denny Way, but first the...
Sunday Video: How Do I Build A Better Block?
A short on DIY urbanism showing how to make streets just a little more livable and beautiful.
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Sunday Video: Barcelona’s Superblocks
Vox takes a look at Barcelona's plan to boost pedestrian space and mobility by implementing superilles or superblocks to minimize the presence of cars...
WSCC Addition Illustrates The Difficulty Of Mitigating Freeway Trenches
At the first public benefits hearing of the Washington State Convention Center (WSCC) Addition, Seattle Design Commissioners danced around a tough truth: planning good public...
More Courage To Pedestrianization
Could E Pike Street between 12th Avenue and Broadway look like this pedestrian zone in Boston?
The trend towards a more walk-able and pedestrian-friendly Seattle is...