U District Design Guidelines To Get Major Overhaul
The University District is a neighborhood experiencing fast-paced change as new development takes shape in the heat of Seattle's historic building boom. A significant...
Help Snohomish County Shape Future Communities Near Light Rail
On August 3rd, Snohomish County returned with a Summer Survey to continue their light rail planning process. When we last covered Snohomish County's Light...
Aurora Avenue: Can a Lost Opportunity Be Regained?
Most of us have an attic, or a storage locker, or a closet, or a drawer that is neglected, full of things that we...
DEIS Issued for Seattle 2035 Comprehensive Plan
Yesterday, the City of Seattle issued the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the city's comprehensive plan update, known as Seattle 2035. The comprehensive plan update...
Burien Encourages Accessory Dwelling Units in New Reform
On Monday, the Burien City Council approved a slate of accessory dwelling unit (ADU) reforms. The reforms should make it easier to build ADUs...
Plan Shapes Up For Seattle RapidRide Expansion
Seattle is moving full steam ahead on its RapidRide network planning program, a bold initiative to provide high-quality frequent bus service across the city. Seven...
Urban Planning’s Three Basic Errors
A good amount of the work that we do here at The Urbanist involves pointing out where the region's governance and foresight are lacking....
Nearly Six Million Residents in Central Puget Sound By 2050, PSRC Says
On Thursday, the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) unveiled new growth projections through 2050. The metropolitan planning organization is projecting 1.8 million more residents...