Washington
Urban Sprawl Is Not Affordable
A resident of Spokane speaks out on the benefits of mixed use in the City's new comprehensive plan.
Land Use Vs. Religion In Seattle
Seattle churches want an exemption to the area's growth limits to build churches in areas where development normally does not go.
City Plans Green Buildings
From the new Central Library to the new Civic Center, Seattle's civic buildings are going green--being built with energy efficiency, water conservation, recycled materials and improved environmental quality in mind.
The Changing Face Of Seattle's Public Housing
The city's housing authority is razing old housing and replacing it with vibrant, mixed-income urban neighborhoods.
The Most Expensive Home In The U.S.?
Microsoft's Gates applies for a permit to add a room to perhaps the most expensive home in the U.S.
Seattle's Building Codes Vs. Earthquakes
Good building codes helped save Seattle from major earthquake damage.
Free Buses For Seattle?
A former transit official advocates abandoning light rail in favor of free buses.
Churches Not Immune To Growth Limits
The Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle is opposed to the urban growth boundary in King County; this editorial makes an argument for not allowing churches to build in off-limit areas.
Complex Deal Directs Growth Away From Falls
A new deal in Washington would keep development away from the Snoqualmie Falls and surrounding forest areas.
Washington County Seeks Slow Growth
King County's slow-growth measure would prohibit new urban buildings in rural areas.
Churches Oppose Sprawl Limits
Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle is against the urban-growth boundary in King County, WA.
Seattle Light Rail Project Cost Increases
After intense discussion, light-rail in Seattle will serve the Southcenter Mall, increasing costs.
Two More Cities Served By Seattle-Tacoma Line
The Sounder heavy-rail system adds stops at two Washington cities; will they see a rail-related boom?
City Rail Crossing Curbs Are Rejected
Judge overturns Seattle's efforts to restrict freight train activity.
Auburn's Master Planning Process
The City of Auburn is embarking on a master planning process which identifies a new convention center.
Seattle's Ambitious Transportation Proposal
Seattle Mayor Paul Schell unveiled a $9 million initiative with new ideas to improve the city's traffic.
New Traffic Lights Speed Seattle Traffic
Seattle improves traffic flow with newly optimized traffic lights.
U.S. Army Discovers New Urbanism
Military housing in Fort Lewis, WA, will be overhauled using latest trends in planning and architecture.
Sustainable Agriculture Amid Sprawl
King County is experimenting with sustainable agriculture in the midst of sprawl.
The Case For Light Rail In Seattle
An editorial in the Seattle Times argues that Seattle should bite the proverbial bullet and build light rail.
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
