Melbourne: A Case Study in the Revitalization of City Laneways, Part 2
Article Note: This is the second installment of a two-part series on laneways. See Part 1 for background on efforts to enhance Melbourne's laneway network including discussion of...
Melbourne: A Case Study in the Revitalization of City Laneways, Part 1
Article Note: This is the first installment of a two-part series on laneways, see Part 2.
“We need an approach that will see our cities...
ICYMI: Mayor Murray Announces ‘Community Crosswalks,’ A Program to Increase Community Vibrancy
Earlier this summer, Seattle introduced rainbow crosswalks throughout Capitol Hill in advance of Pride Week. Not long after, African-American community members in the Central...
The SR-520 Resolution Needs To Be Better
Completing the SR-520 expansion and reconstruction was fully funded as part of the Washington State Legislature’s transportation package. The $1.64 billion SR-520 highway project...
University of Washington’s New Spaces For Pedestrians and Bicyclists
Editor's Note: Rendering for the featured image is by MIR.
The University of Washington is wrapping up major construction of new student housing in the West...
Map of the Week: Lack of Sidewalks in Seattle
Most long-time Seattleites know that sidewalks are a highly charged and controversial discussion point in many neighborhoods. But that's not because people don't like them....
Woonerf in Northgate?
A new mixed-use project in the Northgate area may include a new “woonerf” as part of the site design. The imagery from the design documents...
SDOT Makes Spot Fix to West Seattle Five-Way Intersection
One intersection in West Seattle recently got the full Vision Zero treatment. Located at the confluence of SW Admiral Way, 47th Ave SW, and...