Washington
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.
Spokane Passes 12% Parking Tax
The new tax will support city transportation projects.
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.
In Defense of QUIMBY — a Rebuttal
Psychology shows that residents love what planners and architects don’t. Experience tells me that they’re right.
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.
Spokane Zoning Bill Would Ban Detention Centers in the City
Two proposed city ordinances would prevent federal immigration authorities from using city property for detention facilities.
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.
Washington House Legalizes Corner Cafes, Bodegas Statewide
The near-unanimous vote allows commercial uses in residential areas in nearly every Washington neighborhood.
WSDOT Offers Ambitious Multimodal Vision for Dangerous SR 99 Corridor
The proposal includes dedicated bike and bus lanes as well as pedestrian improvements.
Washington State is Becoming a Major Nuclear Energy Hub
Companies are pressing ahead to develop emerging technologies, like fusion reactors and small modular units.
Washington’s E-Bike Rebate Rollout Shows Success for $1,200 Incentive, Low Redemption Rate for $300 Vouchers
The state’s first e-bike rebate program offers some valuable lessons for future rollouts.
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.
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
