Seattle
275,000 bus trips are at stake on Seattle's ballot
If passed, the Seattle Transit Measure would trigger a 0.3% sales tax and raise an average of $138 million per year to maintain and expand Seattle’s bus services.
Amtrak cuts ribbon on Seattle Airo maintenance facility
The $250 million, nearly 100,000-square-foot building can house an entire Cascades Airo trainset.
Yet again, Seattle’s density zoning update is hit with delays
The city must now examine the ‘maximum possible development’ under a future zoning scenario, rather than the ‘maximum likely development.’
How Chicago, New York and Seattle are funding transit projects amid tough times
Notes from the American Public Transportation Association's TransForm conference in Chicago.
Transit leaders progress high-speed rail from Portland to Vancouver, B.C.
Washington state officials may reveal feasible routes for the high-speed rail in late 2027.
Less housing, wasted money: study reveals impact of city parking mandates
The study found that 71% of carless households in the United States pay for a parking space they don’t use.
Is AI really the Panacea to our permitting woes?
Let’s have a look at what’s happening on the ground.
Seattle land ‘rematriated’ to Duwamish Tribe
Volunteer efforts transformed the space from a hazardous waste zone to a community gathering spot.
King County Metro adds 3,000 weekly bus trips, more connections to rail
King County Metro and Sound Transit are both making major adjustments to their bus networks to improve light rail connectivity across the region.
Commentary: Seattle's new transit wayfinding system is 'more confusing than clarifying'
Changes to Sound Transit signage could make it difficult to navigate the region's train system.
Seattle church complex includes 87 affordable homes
The Columbia City Church of Hope deeded part of its property to an affordable housing developer after limiting in-person congregation during the pandemic.
Seattle social housing agency can now issue bonds
The new Seattle Social Housing Developer funds affordable housing through a tax on the city's highest-paying companies.
Sound Transit says train to Ballard is still coming
Agency officials say reports of the line's demise are exaggerated and that it remains in its plans.
Seattle bans data centers for a year
The city council approved the measure after five 'mystery' projects raised concerns among residents and city leaders.
Seattle's first social housing building gets 10,000 resident applications
The Elara at the Market development includes 150 affordable housing units.
Seattle light rail 'shatters' national ridership records with 155,000 daily rides
Sound Transit rail ridership rose sharply after the agency opened a new cross-lake connection.
Seattle upzoning proposal seeks to boost density, support eco-friendly building materials
A city committee advanced the plan to target areas already open to multifamily development for additional density and encourage passive house and mass timber construction.
Seattle's Pioneer Square to become pedestrian zone during World Cup
The city will restrict car traffic and street parking in areas around Lumen Field on match days.
Seattle mayor pledges to build 500 shelter units by June
The Seattle Times editorial board expresses cautious optimism about the mayor's ambitious supportive housing plan.
Seattle's transportation levy had a fruitful first year
The city repaired over 17,000 potholes, completed close to 21,000 sidewalk projects, and planted over 1,100 trees with revenue from an eight-year levy approved by voters in 2024.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
City of Cambridge
Montrose County
The Pocatello Development Authority
