Washington
Cultivating Pedestrian Street Traffic
A new development in the Seattle suburb of Bellevue has resulted in a resurgance of foot traffic and created an atmosphere of urban vitality.
Sustainable Forests And The Economy
The state of Washington is positioned to take a leadership role in the sustaiable management of forests.
Seattle Architects Showcase Multifamily Housing
As new housing development increasingly takes the shape of apartments and condos instead single family homes, the local chapter of the American Institure of Architects is showing six new projects to the public that give city living more appeal.
The Unexpected City: Suburbs Are Turning Urban
Some suburbs are turning denser and more urban with mixed-use development.
High Tech Mansions Under Attack
A six month freeze on billionaire mansions in Medina, the Seattle suburb on Lake Washington, has been ordered by the city's mayor.
Affordable Housing Moves Into Pricey Suburbs
Affordable housing is being built in Washington's pricey suburban communities as a result of the state's Growth Management Act of 1990.
Is New Urbanism A Silver Bullet?
Is New Urbanism the most important issue in urban design since the beginning of suburbia?
Curbing Growth In Portland
Portland's urban growth boundary is meant to control growth and preserve farmland and forests. But opponents it has caused traffic problems and high home prices.
Growth Vs. The Church
Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle is opposed to the urban growth boundary in King County, WA.Andrew C. Huff reviews court decisions in similar cases.
Seattle's Light Rail Woes
The region's transit agency is spending about $4 million a month on a stalled transit plan as its board of directors debates what type of light-rail line to build.
To Address Traffic Problems, Confront Sprawl
Columnist Barbara Wilson argues that effective solutions to traffic congestions can only be achieved by addressing the real causes of congestion.
Rural Growth Limits: Should Churches Be Exempt?
The largest church in King County, WA, sparked the debate over rural growth limits.
Seattle Re-evaluates Its Urban Planning Strategy
As the technology industry shrinks, Seattle is forced examining its urban planning strategy.
The Future Of Seattle
Is Seattle's fortune chained to the technology renaissance that created it? The city looks for ways to "reboot" its future.
Seattle Ferry Commuters Face Higher Prices
20 percent rate hike troubles ferry commuters for whom driving is not an alternative.
Benefits of 'Mother-in-Law Apartments'
"Accessory dwellings units," known previously as "mother-in-law apartments, can provide the right kind of affordable housing for some.
Rural Growth Limits Provoke Legal Threats
Rural growth limits in King County, WA, aim to curtail the size of churches. A prominent legal-defense fund based in the nation's capital is threatening to sue.
Why Seattle Is Losing Its Grip
Seattle was the "most livable" city in the 90s. Citizens believed they controlled their own destiny. No more.
Interstate 5: A Seed Farm For Sprawling Suburbs
From Canada to Oregon, the cities along Interstate 5 are growing fast.
Selling Smart Growth: Showdown In Seattle
Builders and architects are not doing a good job of selling smart growth strategies.
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
