Plans and Policy

Why I Support The U District Rezone

Here is the extended version of the one-minute public comment I delivered about 30 minutes into the Planning, Land Use, and Zoning (PLUZ) committee...

Rainier Valley Greenway Remains Unfinished, Despite Plans Drawn Up and Ready

Since the five mile Rainier Valley Neighborhood Greenway officially opened in 2018, its northern end has remained unfinished, disconnected from the regional I-90 trail...
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Neighborhood Plans are High Minded Gatekeeping

Having attended a number of community meetings around Seattle, I can say that there are few things worse than watching a newcomer with ideas...

Could Seattle See a Food Truck Renaissance as SDOT Loosens Restrictions?

The City of Seattle is seeking to grapple with what the long-term implications of how Seattle residents expect to use public space following the...

Top Urbanist Action: Tell PSRC How to Spend Millions on Bikes and Pedestrians

Help influence $17.5 million in transportation spending: The Puget Sound Regional Council is planning to dole out $17.5 million for pedestrian and bike grants....
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How Much Housing Growth Should Seattle Be Targeting?

Seattle has set a goal of 112,000 new homes over the next 20 years, but is that really enough to meet demand?

Seattle Transportation Plan Project List Suggests Roadmap for Levy Renewal

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has released a draft project list intended to go along with its mammoth Seattle Transportation Plan, still in...

Prime Stadium District Site Won’t Be Developed Until After World Cup

The WOSCA site is a publicly owned five-acre scrap next to the south portal of the SR-99 tunnel, left over from that project. It will remain an undeveloped scrap for the time being with a temporary use during the 2026 World Cup and a permanent redevelopment envisioned thereafter. Mayor Harrell is seeking bids from private developers.