Washington
Federal agencies give go-ahead to I-5 Columbia River bridge project
The next few months will clarify whether the massive bridge replacement project will secure the funding to move forward as planned.
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.
Washington state has quietly built over 600 roundabouts
Nationwide data shows that roundabouts reduce injuries in crashes by 72%.
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.
Tacoma sees 62% spike in units permitted after drastic 'Home in Tacoma' rezone
The new zoning allows for backyard buildings, courtyard housing, multiplexes, "houseplexes" and rowhouses, with a minimum of four units allowed on any lot.
Is that an e-bike or electric motorcycle? A New Washington law clarifies.
New regulations require electric motorcycle riders to have a driver's license.
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.
'Missing middle housing' accounted for nearly 20% of Spokane permits in 2025
Recent laws making it easier and less costly to build smaller residential buildings are having their intended effect.
D.C. pilots four-wheeled e-cargo bike deliveries with Amazon
The 10 month program will pilot 15 bikes for last mile deliveries.
Washington passes first statewide bill allowing 'scissor stairs'
The move comes on the heels of the state's 2023 building code reform to allow single-stair apartments.
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.
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.
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
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
City of Cambridge
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
