Op-Ed: Bremerton Should Fully Pedestrianize Quincy Square
The newly completed $4 million overhaul of 4th Street in Bremerton has the opportunity to create a year-round central gathering space. But city leaders are on the fence about going all-in.
Parks and Public Space
'The Ave for All' Transforms U District's Main Thoroughfare
For one Saturday, pedestrians took over The Ave in a demonstration of the demand for people-focused spaces in the heart of Seattle's densest neighborhoods. Building on an idea that has been around since 1955, the advocates who put on the event hope it can start a trend.
Mukilteo's Plans for 'Vibrant Waterfront Village' Start to Come Together
While some Mukilteo residents would prefer to see their waterfront fully transformed into a park, this week a 6-1 vote opens the door to a broader array of uses. The move is seen as a first step toward creating a mixed-use district at the city's front door.
Op-Ed: Seattle Needs More Than a 10-Minute Walk or Roll to a Park
Park access is generally high in Seattle, but as the City plans for significant population growth under the Comprehensive Plan, we should ask a harder question: Is park space equitable, accessible, or equipped to serve kids and families who rely on it?
Winter Rollback of Pike Place Market Pedestrian Pilot Moves Forward
The shift to restricting vehicle access on just three days a week through March has drawn criticism as a retreat on the path toward a more pedestrian-oriented Pike Place. Ahead of its unanimous approval vote, the proposal was framed as a compromise on the path to a permanent solution.
Op-Ed: How Pike Place Market Can Thrive in the Winter Without Car Traffic
SDOT is weighing a plan that would fully reopen Pike Place to cars Monday through Thursday from October to March. Here why that approach is wrong and how the Market will thrive with year-round pedestrianization.
UW Tacoma Aspires to Double Enrollment, Become Downtown's Largest Park
The university’s planned campus design overhaul includes more community-focused green space, space for 5,000 more students, and a residence hall at the heart of campus in downtown Tacoma.
Pike Place Pedestrian Pilot Poised to Scale Back for Winter
Thru traffic would be diverted off Pike Place only on weekend days from October to March, under SDOT's latest proposal for the pedestrian pilot's next phase. The recommendation came from vendor surveys conducted by UW's Urban Freight Lab, and appears to be based more on anecdote than actual data.
Seattle Should Kick the Ball Forward After Successful World Cup
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson wisely put a stake in the ground for using World Cup hosting success as a springboard for further cityscape improvements, such as pedestrian zones and transit investments. Policymakers should heed the call and make it happen.
Property Owner Opposition Prompts Seattle Public Restroom Reshuffle
Two public restrooms near 1st Avenue S and Charles Street will be relocated by early August after SDOT settled with a nearby property owner who filed an appeal. Cederstrand Rentals called the use "incompatible" with the standards of the Pioneer Square historic district.
How Seattle’s Urban Stadium Brought World Cup Success, While Others Floundered
While other cities struggled to handle World Cup 2026 crowds, Seattle thrived, with pedestrians happily exploring and transit records being broken. Good planning and an urban stadium location was key to Seattle outperforming its American peers.
Seattle Is Winning at Hosting the World Cup
National publications have ranked Seattle at the top of the list among World Cup 2026 host cities, commending the city's centrally located, well-integrated stadium next door to a bounty of urban attractions.
New Report Outlines Clear Case for Removing SR 99 Through South Park
"Rerouting and reclaiming" State Route 99 through South Park would unlock 100 acres of space for ecological restoration, housing, and businesses. While three other options for transforming the highway were considered, removal rose to the top.
Sales Were Up at Pike Place After Pedestrian Pilot. Is That...Bad?
In the wake of news of increased sales across Pike Place Market after a pedestrian pilot was implemented, the advocacy group Friends of the Market is attempting to poke holes in that data. But the evidence for "worrisome trends" is paper thin.
Metro Launches Summer Bus from Ballard to Golden Gardens
On June 27, King County Metro is launching a new summer-only bus route connecting beachgoers to Golden Gardens Park, temporarily closing a hole in the agency's bus network thanks to Seattle Transit Measure funding.
New Park Facilities Open on Elliott Bay Trail, Honoring Indigenous Roots
Seattle just celebrated the grand reopening of Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks, with upgrades fueled with $56 million in private donations. The overhaul included several nods to the land's Indigenous people and their Salish culture.
Seattle's Library Levy Renewal Campaign Kicks Into Full Gear
The seven-year levy renewal will invest around $68 million into the Seattle Public Library every year, providing more than a third of the department's budget. Library supporters see the measure as essential to provide library services to a growing city.
Katie Wilson Kicks off Expanded Bicycle Weekends on Lake Washington Boulevard
Hundreds of Seattleites turned out Saturday to celebrate the start of the 2026 Bicycle Weekend schedule, scaled back up by Mayor Katie Wilson after being stifled under the previous administration.
2026 Trailhead Direct Season Maintains Two Weekend Routes to Hiking Destinations
Direct service between light rail stations in Seattle and Bellevue and several major Eastside trailheads starts Saturday, and runs on weekends and holidays through August 30. Seattle's transit funding measure provides a big source of the dollars to operate the shuttles.
Wilson Rolls Out Four New Public Bathrooms in Pioneer Square
Seattle's "number 1 and number 2 priority" is being addressed with four new public bathrooms opening in Pioneer Square. Officials cut the ceremonial toilet paper on Friday.
Op-Ed: Trailhead Direct Transit Is Great. It Can Be Even Better.
King County should expand its wildly popular Trailhead Direct transit shuttle service. Here are a handful of ways to enhance service and get even more hikers and bikers to regional trailheads.
Bellevue Gets Regional Buy-in for Grand Connection Crossing Plan
To unlock a novel funding source intended to fund 15% of the cost of a new pedestrian bridge, Bellevue needed five different levels of government to sign off. This week, the final vote at the King County Council put the City on the path to approval.
Op-Ed: Speak Up for Community Option for Woodland Park Playfields by May 9
Seattle Public Schools' options to expand athletic fields at Woodland Park all have major drawbacks, and neighbors are pushing a “Community Alternative” repurposing a gravel parking lot. Weigh in via SPS’s public survey by May 9.
Seattle Seeks Designer for New Belltown Park
The former entrance to the Battery Street Tunnel could become a gathering spot in one of Seattle's densest neighborhoods, but funding hasn't yet been identified to pay for construction of a full park yet.
Op-Ed: Seattle's Convention Center Should Be a Public Commons, Not an Underused Corporate Plaything
Seattle should convert its Arch Convention Center to a public commons where residents can gather without the need for an overpriced ticket and box lunch. With convention business limping along, the city must get better use out of this space.
Pike Place Market Pedestrianization Pilot Boosts Sales and Visits
All signs point to Seattle's pilot program limiting car access to Pike Place being a success: sales were up 6.5% in 2025 compared to 2024, and the number of local visitors jumped by 5.6%. As the City considers permanent changes, a pedestrianized Pike Place still has its detractors.
How a Dormant Lot Near a Shoreline Rail Stop Could Become a Community Hub
Steps from Shoreline North Station, a hodgepodge of publicly owned properties are being eyed by neighborhood advocates as a badly needed community gathering space. With City and State support, the idea is quickly taking shape.
Privately Funded Seattle Waterfront Trail to Soft Launch Friday
Riders will get a sneak peek of the new trail for a few hours on the first day of cruise ship season, providing a detour around Pier 66. The full stretch opens next Tuesday, providing a wide, comfortable path between downtown and the Olympic Sculpture Park.
Katie Wilson Scales Bicycle Weekends on Lake Washington Boulevard Back Up
Seattle's only annual open streets festival along the South Seattle waterfront will run every single weekend this summer outside of Seafair. Wilson's changes are a bold reversal of her predecessor's scaling back of Bicycle Weekends.
U District's Ave Going Carfree for Three Saturdays in May, June
All day for three Saturdays in May and June, one block of Seattle's University Way NE will become pedestrian-only, as a first step toward implementing a goal that advocates have been pushing for decades.
Library Levy Amendments Would Expand Mayor's $410 Million Proposal
Mayor Katie Wilson's library levy proposal would maintain services, but advocates contend significant needs would go unmet without more funding. At least one Seattle councilmember has drawn a hard line against increasing the levy size, but others are pushing to go bigger.
The Urbanist's Guide to Beating the Seattle Cherry Blossom Crowds
Sakura is upon us, and the cherry blossoms are all around us. Our interactive map of all 45,000+ of Seattle's documented flowering stone fruit trees is your guide off the beaten track to find hidden gem blossom spots.
Op-Ed: How to Fix Seattle’s Plan to Expand Lower Woodland Playfields
Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is seeking to add a new football/soccer hybrid field for Lincoln High School in Lower Woodland Park, but has chosen a plan that prioritizes parking over accessibility and events, scrapping a recently rebuilt soccer field and historic trees to cram two fields into a footp
Op-Ed: Shortening Seattle Park Hours Was Misguided, Failed to Promote Safety
Seattle’s Summer Safety Plan and its earlier closing time for city parks is bad news for people who count on evening park access, including artistic communities. Crime data does not support the claim that most parks are trouble spots, but they are vital spaces for many communities.
Op-Ed: A Tale of Two Cities — Why Do Plazas Empty Us?
Cities should overhaul their approach to plazas to create places where people can really belong and linger, argues urban researcher Jae Seong Cho, who points to the shortcomings of Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Plaza and Los Angeles’ Grand Park to illustrate his point.
SDOT Plans ‘Tactical Urbanism’ on Occidental Avenue Ahead of World Cup
Occidental Avenue is the first major “People Streets and Public Spaces” project to move forward under the new transportation levy. Potential improvements have been mostly shaped by conversations with downtown power players behind closed doors.
Seattle Street Ends: South Lake Union
Today, John Feit’s Shoreline Street End series visits South Lake Union. In previous posts, he’s explored street end park spaces all over the city, often hidden gems.
Op-Ed: UW’s Union Bay Hypocrisy: Public Land, Private Fence
The Union Bay Natual Area is 74 acres of public open space with miles of trails, but the University of Washington has rebuffed advocates pushing to remove a fence and add a trail to improve access. Here’s why they should reconsider.
Sunday Video: CityNerd and Kenji López-Alt Visit Pike Place Market
CityNerd host Ray Delahanty recently visited Seattle and made a video with food blogger Kenji López-Alt while he was in town, focusing on what makes Pike Place Market great. Obviously, the pedestrianization of Pike Place came up, with the duo noting program has created more space for people walking
The Seattle Waterfront Park Amenities That Never Crossed the Finish Line
While the primary debate over the remade Seattle waterfront has focused on the size of Alaskan Way, a whole slate of potential public space improvements also ended up on the cutting room floor. Those include a festival pier, a pool barge, and a pedestrian street.
Everett Forges Ahead with Downtown Stadium for Minor League Sports
Is Everett’s plan to move the AquaSox from aging Funko Stadium to a brand new downtown stadium an economic jolt or a costly gamble? The City of Everett will be leading financing on the project projected to cost at least $82 million.
Op-Ed: King County Parks Levy Is Vote for Strong, Equitable Communities for All
Two leaders lay out the case for approving King County Parks Levy, which is on the primary ballot this summer.
Seattle’s Pier 58 Reopens as Final Piece of Waterfront Park Puzzle
The 50,000 square feet of park space includes a turf lawn, restored fountain, seating space, and the true star of the show: a new playground featuring a 25-foot jellyfish climbing structure.
Op-Ed: The War Over Tacoma’s Planting Strips
How the City of Tacoma uses planting strips along its streets tells a tale of haves and have-nots, and of our differing standards. The City has gone out of its way to exclude homeless people from this space with $163,000 worth of boulders.
SDOT Delays Final Bike Connection to Seattle Waterfront
As the city prepares to celebrate the grand opening of the full Seattle Waterfront revamp, the only planned direct connection between downtown and the waterfront is set to remain uncompleted. At the center of the issue is an antiquated traffic signal.
Bellevue Creates Special City Office for ‘Grand Connection’ Pedestrian Corridor
Former Seattle permitting director Nathan Torgelson will lead the new city department, intended to advance an ambitious plan for a new bike and pedestrian bridge over I-405. One of the largest capital projects in city history, it’s also intended to be a major placemaking project.
New Segment of Lake-to-Sound Trail Opens in South King County
King County celebrated the opening of a new 2.2-mile segment of the Lake to Sound Trail in SeaTac earlier this month. When complete, the 16-mile non-motorized trail will stretch from the southern tip of Lake Washington in Renton to the shores of Puget Sound in Des Moines.
Sea to Desert: The 700-mile Bikepacking Route Uniting Washington
In May 17th grand depart, 138 people attempted a 700-mile mountain bike route from La Push to Tekoa, Washington, dubbed the Cross-Washington or XWA bikepacking race.
Seattle Council Considers Deploying 80 Interactive Ad Kiosks on City Sidewalks
The kiosks, scattered around downtown and eventually other busy business districts, would provide ad revenue for groups like the Downtown Seattle Association. Last year, the Seattle Design Commission rejected the proposal as half-baked and suggested a smaller pilot instead.
Op-Ed: Ants — Has Seattle Strayed from its Public Art Mission?
For more than 20 years, Paragon has stood as a striking piece of public art along the Duwamish River. But the City of Seattle is moving forward with dismantling it, citing deterioration. Artist Don Fels details how things got to this point.
Sunday Video: The Start of a Car-free Pike Place Market?
Best Side Cycling gets on-the-ground at Pike Place Market to explore recent access changes that urbanists around the region are celebrating, a big step toward making Seattle’s biggest tourist destination more people-centric.
Sound Transit Trains and Buses Could Soon Be Going To The Dogs
With a major dog park set to be a transit-accessible amenity along the Sound Transit light rail network, the agency is on track to reconsider its current policy that bans dogs and cats that aren’t in containers.
Elliott Bay Trail Upgrades Temporarily Close Waterfront Bike Path
Seattle’s waterfront bike path from Expedia Park to Myrtle Edwards Park is closed for renovations through August. A detour to the waterfront pedestrian path is offered, but people biking must yield to pedestrians. The pedestrian path will be closed for renovations after the bike path work is complet
Market to Test Out Long-Requested Pike Place Car Ban
Car access to Pike Place’s main corridor will be restricted to loading vehicles, emergency access, and people accessing ADA parking. The Market is calling the move a “test and learn” opportunity that could open the door to long-term pedestrianization.
The Urbanist’s Guide to Seattle’s 17,000 Best Spots for Cherry Blossoms
Our map of cherry blossoms hotspots covers more than 44,000 flowering stone fruit trees across Seattle. Check it out to plan your flower tour.
Seattle’s Waterfront Bike Path Opens After Long Wait
The 1.2-mile bike lane restores a connection along the central waterfront that hasn’t existed in years, and is sure to turn into one of the city’s most highly-used bike facilities.
Harrell Teases Plans for Pedestrianizing Pike Place and Overhauling Aurora Avenue
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell teased a few urbanist-minded initiatives as he delivered his annual state of the city speech on Tuesday, putting support behind a push to pedestrianize Pike Place and launched a new “Northern Lights” vision to remake Aurora Avenue. Exactly when either change would occur r
Constantine’s King County Parks Levy Proposal Would Expand Trails, Programming
On Tuesday, King County Executive Dow Constantine unveiled his $1.5 billion proposal to renew the King County Parks Levy, which expires at year’s end. The levy funds parks and regional trail expansions, educational programming at partner organizations, and operations and maintenance.
Seattle Breaks Ground on Bell Street Bike Lane, Waterfront Park Linkage
A $5.2 million project overhauling two blocks of Bell Street adds a protected bike lane and pedestrian upgrades, but stops short of full pedestrianization.
Sunday Video: Seattle’s Long-Forgotten Hill
The Denny Regrade, completed between 1897 and 1930, changed the face of Seattle’s downtown forever. This video from Seattle’s municipal archives breaks down how it happened and why.
How Routine Lake Washington Boulevard Traffic Calming Turned Into a Fight
The idea of slowing drivers along one of the city’s most scenic waterfront routes had been seen as the compromise position, in the face of competing visions for Lake Washington Boulevard. But behind-the-scenes, the upgrades have been under attack.
Sunday Video: Did Seattle Just Build the Best Pedestrian Bridge Ever?
City Beautiful reviews Seattle’s new Overlook Walk pedestrian bridge on the revamped waterfront and really likes what they saw.
Opening Date for Seattle Waterfront Bike Path Pushed Back Again
Bike and scooter riders have been waiting a long time for the separated pathway along Downtown Seattle’s waterfront to open. The wait is set to continue for another few months.
Seattle Street Ends: Portage Bay
John Feit’s street end tour visits four “incredible ready-to-visit spots on Union and Portage Bay.” These pocket parks make the most of spare public shoreline right of way.
Op-Ed: Transit in Rainier National Park Would Ensure Paradise for Everyone
A robust public transit network for Mount Rainier National Park could unlock trailheads and attractions to more visitors, while improving environmental sustainability. Rather than grousing about the park’s timed-entry system, let’s improve access for all.
Bellevue Reveals Initial Designs for Pedestrian Bridge over I-405
Plans for a new connection between Wilburton and Downtown Bellevue are coming into view, as the City starts to look at how it can keep the project moving forward.
Seattle Finalizes Design for Expanded Elliott Bay Trail in Belltown
The privately funded project to upgrade pedestrian and bike facilities in Seattle’s north downtown waterfront has reached final design. Here’s what’s planned.
Overlook Walk Finally Opens as the New Seattle Waterfront’s Centerpiece
The new pedestrian connection, park, and gathering space all in one was envisioned as a key component of Seattle’s new waterfront since work started on the project over a decade ago.
Op-Ed: Seattle’s Banishment Zones Are Misguided, Public Space Guardianship Offers Fix
Activating public spaces is a worthy goal, but it takes welcoming people in with placemaking and guardianship, not banishing those deemed undesirable.
Seattle Design Commission Not On Board with Sidewalk Ad Kiosk Proposal
In voting against the IKE digital advertising kiosks proposal, the Seattle Design Commission cited concerns about clutter and a lack of public buy-in. The Seattle City Council may ultimately approve the program even without that recommendation.
Renton Seeks to Create a New Urban Neighborhood Around Planned Transit
Renton wants to spur development around the planned Sound Transit bus rapid transit station in South Renton. But considerable hurdles stand in the way of creating a truly multimodal neighborhood in that location.
Spot Fixes to Improve Safety on Lake Washington Boulevard Move Forward
Traffic safety improvements including crosswalks and speed cushions are coming to Lake Washington Boulevard. But they stop short of the transformation many Seattle residents want to see in the corridor.
Seattle’s Downtown Activation Plan Remains Stuck in Low Gear
A year into announcing its ambitious Downtown Activation Plan, the Harrell Administration is touting successes. But so far those are primarily spot improvements, with many big initiatives in limbo or on hold.
Trail Tunnel Added Back to 520 Lid Plans After WSDOT Reversal
A bike and pedestrian tunnel underneath 10th Avenue E has been restored after advocates fought a cost-costing move to drop it from highway lid plans in North Capitol Hill,
King County’s Transformative Vision for Downtown Seattle Comes Into View
Offering a bold vision for Downtown Seattle that could include as many as 7,800 new homes, King County has released a full strategic plan for how it might redevelop its civic campus.
An Urbanist Guide to Things to Do in South Redmond
Sound Transit’s 2 Line stations in Redmond are not just commuting stops. There’s a lot for an adventurous urbanist to discover around the stations.
Seattle’s Waterfront Bike Path Won’t Open Until This Winter
Seattle’s long anticipated bike path along a newly remade waterfront won’t open until this winter, even as other elements come online. The Overlook Walk is poised to open early this fall.
Tacoma’s Almost Reality as an Olmsted-Designed Park City
In 1873, Tacomans considered laying out their fledgling city according to a unique Frederick Law Olmsted plan. The city ultimately discarded most of the plan, walking away from a greener, more park-oriented Tacoma.
Seattle Launches Next Phase of Be’er Sheva Park Renovations
Since its April grand opening, the renovated Be’er Sheva Park features a new community stage, artworks, a restored shoreline, picnic tables, and benches, with a second phase of improvements in planning. The park hosts a weekly Chocolate Sunday celebration of Black culture.
Seattle Mayor’s Office Was Behind Reduced Bicycle Weekends Schedule
After initially announcing an expanded schedule for Bicycle Weekends, Seattle Parks walked it back. Internal emails reveal why.
Seattle Transforms Alki Point Street with Added Walking and Rolling Space
The newly transformed section of Beach Drive SW has turned walkers and rollers into priority users while still allowing vehicle access. Meanwhile, a coalition allied around parking concerns continues to plot a way to undo the safety project.
Stadium District Site Could Be a Bellwether of Downtown Seattle’s Future
The opportunity to redevelop nearly five acres across from Lumen Field is pitting competing interests against each other. Some hope to see housing, but industrial stakeholders are pushing back.
Construction Starts on Wilburton Trestle, a Centerpiece of the Eastrail
Last week, King County celebrated the start of construction on a $37 million project to upgrade Bellevue’s Wilburton Trestle and create one of the most pivotal and scenic spans of the Eastrail. The Eastside walking and biking trail will ultimately stretch 42 miles between Renton and Woodinville.
Op-Ed: Monuments Teach Important Historical Lessons… If We Don’t Hide Them Away
Monuments can help cities tell their history and forge a culture. But to do a good job of it requires telling the whole story of the region, not just elites and colonizers. And the monuments need to be front and center.
An Urbanist Guide to Things To Do in Bellevue’s BelRed
BelRed combines a nascent South Lake Union, SoDo, and the International District. Spring District Station has a South Lake Union feel with tech offices emerging from a large light industrial presence. Both have some hidden gems.
Summertime Shuttles Launch at Seattle Waterfront, Discovery Park
Special shuttle services launch this week with the return of the Waterfront and Discover Park shuttles. Both shuttles will run at least through Labor Day weekend, with the Waterfront shuttle starting on Friday, May 24 and the Discovery Park shuttle starting on Saturday, May 25.
New Tacoma Waterfront Park Begs for I-705 Freeway Removal
Melanie LaPlant Dressel Park opened on April 11 as a beautiful park far away from the rest of the city. An elevated, wide ribbon of concrete — the roaring I-705 freeway — separates the park from its users. Tacoma should remove this barrier.
Trailhead Direct’s 2024 Schedule Restores Second Route to Hiking Destinations
King County’s popular Trailhead Direct weekend shuttle service between Seattle and Eastside hiking hotspots returns on May 25 with two separate routes to choose from. The last two seasons, the County offered just one route.
Columbia City Group Pushes for ‘Town Square’ Festival Street
Following the successful implementation of a pandemic-prompted street patio in Columbia City, a group of community members formed Friends of Ferdinand Festival Street and are trying to find a way to make it permanent.
An Urbanist Guide of Things to Do in Downtown Bellevue
If you’re detraining at Downtown Bellevue Station and looking for entertainment and sustenance beyond malls and without burning a crater in your wallet at a high-end restaurant, this is the guide for you. Of course there’s a gem or two in the malls, but we’re going
A Car-Free Ave? U District Residents Envision Pedestrianizing University Way
A UW student is seeking to spark a community conversation about finally pedestrianizing The Ave after decades of dreaming.
Federal Way Approves Big Catalyst Development Near Light Rail
A long-vacant Target store is set to become home to around 1600 homes by the early 2040s under an agreement moving forward in Federal Way.
Bob Kettle Moves to Keep Cars Clogging Pike Place
Whether the city should stay out of the business of making Pike Place Market’s main corridor more pedestrian friendly was put front and center this week by Councilmember Bob Kettle, who proposed an amendment seeking to starve the idea of funding.
Seattle Street Ends: South Ship Canal
Eleven “Street Ends” along the south shore of Salmon Bay and the Fremont Cut offer great recreational opportunities. SDOT and volunteers from Friends of Street Ends work to maintain and expand these mini parks.
Seattle Waterfront Park Project Finally Enters Its Home Stretch
A new aquarium and “Overlook Walk” to Pike Place Market headline a revamped Seattle Waterfront just one year away from its grand opening, all made possible by tearing down the Alaskan Way Viaduct.
Highway-Style Signage Near SR 520 in Montlake Prompts Local Backlash
Large highway signs that prompted pushback from nearby residents when they were installed last year around SR 520 in Montlake are getting a second look. The state has $750,000 in tweaks planned that would scale back the size of new road signage.
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 se
State House Proposes Postponing Seattle’s 520 Lid and Trail Extension Indefinitely
State House leaders want to delay a freeway lid and multi-use trail in order to bring the overall SR 520 bridge replacement project under budget. Building those elements later would ultimately cost more and risk them being abandoned altogether.
Op-Ed: Parks Need More Mini Soccer Pitches, Fewer Empty Lawns
Activate underused parks with soccer pitches and courts for basketball, pickleball, and tennis to bring people out and foster social cohesion. RAVE is building 26 community fields around the metro in time for the 2026 World Cup. But we shouldn’t stop there.
Sunday Video: Allowing Cars In Our Most Walkable Places Is Bonkers
Ray Delahanty of CityNerd came home for the holidays and revisited Pike Place Market. In doing so, he highlighted what makes the market so great and authentic, and how it nearly avoided its demise. Delahanty, however, also documented the unbalanced use of Pike Place itself, which is brimming with pedestrians