Myra Lara Takes A Whimsical Look At Infill Housing

Local queer, Latinx artist Myra Lara held a very well attended art opening at Hybrid_Space last week. Not Even Barely Legal: (Desperately) Creative Infill Development included a...

Affordable Housing Week Looks At Transit-Oriented Development

This week is affordable housing week in Seattle. There are events scheduled through next Monday, including tours, discussions, and workshops. Yesterday’s affordable housing event...

Changes To Chinatown-International District Rezone Proposal Under Consideration

A package of rezones are headed to the Chinatown-International District area in a few short weeks. The rezones promise to unlock Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA)...

This Thursday: Seattle Design Commission Debates The Convention Center Expansion

The Washington State Convention Center (WSCC) will present an updated public benefits proposal to the Seattle Design Commission this Thursday, May 18th, 9:00 AM, at...

From Parking Crater To Urban Asset: Northgate TOD

Light rail arriving to new neighborhoods brings with it ample opportunity for transit-oriented development (TOD). Anticipation is particularly high ahead of Northgate Station, where King...

Governor Inslee Uses Veto To Encourage Urban Siting Of Schools

Governer Jay Inslee (D-Washington) has taken a stand on siting schools in rural areas. Two weeks ago the Governor issued a partial veto--a power he's...

Notice Of Proposed Sign Use Action: Seattle Updating Design Of Land Use Signs

With a booming economy in Seattle, new development in the city is taking shape at a rapid pace. Scores of large scale development projects...

18-Acre Laurelhurst Parcel Is Ripe For Midrise

Mike Rosenberg reported yesterday on the pending sale of the Talaris campus--18 acres of prime real estate adjacent to Seattle Children's Hospital in Laurelhurst....