Seattle
This Seattle sidewalk art only appears when it rains
Prompted to find a silver lining to the gloom of rainy Pacific Northwest days, an artist hit upon a novel solution: water-activated sidewalk paint.
Facing Plummeting Permit Applications, Seattle Weighs Rolling Back Mandatory Affordability Fee
While many factors affect the drop in housing permits, developers say a change to the fee could make a significant impact in moving projects along.
Seattle Creates 4 ‘Low-pollution Neighborhoods’
The pilot program is designed to reduce air pollution and increase access to transit and safe walking and biking infrastructure.
New Washington State Law Lets Cities Give Social Housing Developers City-owned Land
In its current form, HB 1687, which authorizes local governments to assist social housing agencies with land or other resources, only applies to Seattle.
Seattle Launches 24/7 Bus Service to SeaTac Airport
A new pilot program provides round-the-clock service to the city’s international airport.
Seattle Developer Builds 35-unit Co-housing Complex for his Friends
The building offers private apartments with shared amenities and reserves 20% of units for moderate-income families.
Seattle Density Increase Stymied by Underground Power Line Requirement
A new policy that requires buildings with four or more units to bury their electrical lines is making housing development more costly and causing months-long delays.
Washington Urban Forestry Program Faces 'Existential' Budget Cut
A proposed budget eliminates funding for a key urban forestry program that funds greening efforts across the state.
Nearly 60,000 Seahawks Fans Took Shared Bikes, Scooters to Super Bowl Parade
Lime bike and scooter trips rivaled travel on some of the city’s most massive roads and bridges.
Seattle Social Housing Tax on Highest-paid Jobs Will Bring in Close to $115 Million in First Year
A 5 percent tax on the highest-paying jobs has brought in twice as much new revenue for social housing as originally predicted.
Super Bowl and Seahawks Victory Parade Break Transit Ridership Records in Bay Area and Seattle
Roughly 20 percent of Super Bowl attendees arrived at the stadium by transit.
Seattle has Built Over 14,000 Affordable Units Since 2020 — More Than Any Other US Metro
Despite being ahead of other cities, Seattle is still short more than 150,000 affordable units.
Seattle’s Floating Light Rail Bridge to Open March 28
The new East Link segment of King County’s light rail system crosses Lake Washington on a first-of-its-kind floating bridge.
New Seattle Mayor’s First Actions Focus on Emergency Shelter and Affordable Housing, Bus Lanes
Mayor Wilson signed two executive orders aimed at accelerating shelter and housing development and building bus priority lanes on Denny Way.
Seattle Adopts a New Growth Plan, but Major Zoning Battles are Just Beginning
Approving the comprehensive plan update is just the first step in rewriting the city’s zoning code to accommodate more density and affordable housing.
Seattle Lime Bike and Scooter Rides Jumped 61% in 2025 After Introduction of ‘LimeGlider’
Lime added a half-bike, half-scooter hybrid dubbed the LimeGlider to its Seattle fleet in May.
Co-founder of Seattle Transit Riders Union Wins Mayoral Bid
Katie Wilson, co-founder and general secretary of Seattle's Transit Riders Union, edged out incumbent Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell in one of the nation's closest races on Nov. 4 that took nine days before a winner could be declared.
Seattle’s Zoning Reform Could Unlock a ‘Multiplex Boom’
A package of stackable density bonuses could make it easier for developers to build 12-plexes.
Seattle Conflict Between Trees and Housing Heats up
A 2023 update to Seattle’s tree ordinance has led to sharp increase in the number of trees being cut down for redevelopment, prompting advocates to call for better protection of the city’s tree canopy.
Floating Light Rail Bridge Crossing Marks Historic Moment for Seattle Transit
Once testing is complete, Sound Transit will open the world’s first light rail line that uses a floating bridge connecting downtown Seattle to the Eastside.
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
