The Alaskan Way Viaduct Must Come Down, Not Be Converted Into a Park, Part...

Editor's note: This is a two-part article cross-posted from The Northwest Urbanist, see Part 1. Yesterday, Scott covered the points of aesthetics and accessibility,...

Event Reminder: Seattle 2035 Public Hearing

The City of Seattle is quickly approaching the completion of its review and update of the city’s Comprehensive Plan. Earlier this month, the City...

Parks Development Plan Passes, Comp Plan Docket Set

On Monday, the Seattle City Council approved a new Parks Development Plan and a list of proposals to be further evaluated as part of...

Op-Ed: Off-Base Form-Based Codes Could Be Headed to Seattle

Right now, the city of Seattle is at a crossroads. As a robust job market, the city has never had a housing plan that...

Harrell Administration Not Ready to Issue Bonds for Bridges, Council Pushes Back

Councilmember Pedersen criticized Mayor Harrell for delaying his requested $100 million bridge bond, but the Mayor said it was the fiscally responsible decision. During last...

Wallingford RPZ Proposal Moves Forward With Two New Zones

In Wallingford, several restricted parking zones (RPZs) are already in force. For the better part of a year, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT)...

Ballard Urban Design Rezone Nears Final Approval

The face of Ballard has experienced remarkable change over the past decade with renewed interest in major developments like the Ballard Hotel, AMLI Mark 24,...
A Route 33 trolley bus at the intersection 1st Avenue and Denny Way with low-rise apartment buildings behind.

As Regional Transportation Plan Is Approved for Release, PSRC President Raises Concerns

On Thursday, the Puget Sound Regional Council's Transportation Policy Board voted to approve the release of a draft 2050 Regional Transportation Plan that has...