Washington
Seattle Bus System Just B.S.?
Dan Savage weighs in on the city's plan to increase the number of buses in circulation.
Seattle Viaduct Project Could Define City Development
The controversial highway redevelopment isn't as massive as Boston's Big Dig, but it represents equally weighty issues for the future of the city.
Historic Tacoma Churches Need More Than Faith
As congregations dwindle and development pressures increase, more "grand old churches" are contemplating selling their property to make way for hospitals, condos, and apartments.
Free Parking Eliminated In Seattle
New solar-powered pay kiosks are increasing city revenue at formerly metered or free spaces, and new plans are afoot to rollback after hours free parking, meaning nights and weekends could cost drivers.
Up, Up, And Beyond In Seattle
The Seattle city council passes sweeping changes to downtown height limits, allowing for taller buildings.
Seattle: The Next Artopia?
Read about 20 experts' vision for a perfect art world in Seattle.
Ex-Mayor Lusts For Air Rights
A former Seattle Mayor shells out close to $1 million for development rights over the Lusty Lady strip club, after the owners refuse to sell.
Proposal To Tear Down Obsolete Viaduct Gains Momentum
While options for what to do with Seattle's obsolete waterfront Alaskan Way Viaduct may seem limited, another plan has been thrown into the mix.
Bold Kyoto Vision For Seattle
The city looks to join countries -- the U.S. not included -- who have agreed to meet the environmental provisions outlined in the Kyoto Protocol. Widespread car use is the biggest obstacle to compliance.
Seattle Viaduct-Tunnel Debate Continues
Discussion over whether to replace the aging viaduct with a tunnel, and the potential impact on the city’s waterfront, will only intensify as a November advisory election approaches.
Bush's 10-Year Plan To End Homelessness Underfunded
The administration espouses a 'Housing First' approach, yet cities lack the resources necessary for implementation.
Tunnel Would Spark Seattle Waterfront Rebirth
Although more expensive, replacing a critical yet obsolete viaduct with a tunnel would leave the most room for development.
Squatter Skate Park Becomes Official
Searching for fast disappearing skateboard space in Seattle, two activists took matters into their own hands and created a fully functioning park before the city caught on.
Forcing Developers To Build Affordable
Two downtown housing plans in Seattle present different demands to developers; each calls for the creation of an affordable housing fund, yet the amount of funding and additional amenities required varies.
Tunneling For Gold In Seattle
The Mayor wants to replace a dangerously old waterfront highway with a tunnel -- but could the effort actually make matters worse, especially for Pike Place Market?
King County Challenges Shifting, Says Sims
King County, Washington, executive Ron Sims participated in a roundtable discussion at the Brookings Institution last week to address challenges faced by counties with changing needs.
Seattle Developers Woo Preservationists
A stream of letters reminds property owners, 'Do you know that your property is worth more than its current use?'
Light-Rail Efforts Continue In Seattle
The monorail might not be complete by 2009, but an impressive light-rail line could be.
Open Space Seattle 2100
Planners, students and citizens participate in a two-day visioning session to create a road map for the future of Seattle's open space.
Eminent Domain Is Unfair
Tom Thompson argues that eminent domain has been abused throughout U.S. history.
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
