Seattle
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.
Now 20% Car-Free, Seattle's Population is Growing. Its Traffic is Not.
Since 2017, the number of cars in the city has stayed roughly the same, even as the population continues to grow.
Seattle Mayor Addresses Soaring Light Rail Costs
As the cost for Sound Transit’s light rail expansion keeps growing, Mayor Bruce Harrell promised to streamline permitting and communication to ensure the project is finished sooner.
Seattle's Plan for Adopting Driverless Cars
Equity, safety, accessibility and affordability are front of mind as the city prepares for robotaxis and other autonomous vehicles.
Seattle’s Upzoning Plan is Ambitious, Light on Details
The city passed a ‘bare-bones’ framework to comply with state housing laws that paves the way for more middle housing, but the debate over how and where to build is just getting started.
Seattle Families Build Their Dream Apartment Building From Scratch
A group of friends decided to buy land and finance the construction of a custom-built apartment building with unique apartment layouts and sizes and a wealth of shared amenities.
Seattle Safe Parking Site to Close, Relocate
A nonprofit leases lots during permitting stages to erect tiny homes and RV safe parking sites for unhoused residents. But the model means constant uncertainty and displacement.
Seattle’s Pike Place Market Leans Into Pedestrian Infrastructure
After decades of debate, the market is testing a car ban in one of its busiest areas and adding walking links to the surrounding neighborhood.
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.
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