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4 天之前 · The Urbanist is a 501 (c) (4) nonprofit that covers urban issues such as transportation, housing, and land use in the Puget Sound region. Read their latest stories on topics like Lynnwood Link, Mercer Island, Wallingford, and more.
Updated Seattle Growth Plan Adds Five Neighborhood Anchors, …
4 天之前 · In its letter on the initial draft of zoning changes, the Seattle Planning Commission — appointed by the mayor and city council to weigh in on issues just like these — directly called out this issue. “The current housing market locks the most affordable homes, multifamily apartment buildings, into small areas of the city that are often along noisy and …
Study Ranks U.S. Cities by 15-Minute City Potential
2021年8月16日 · A study by moveBuddha evaluates the accessibility and livability of 78 U.S. metropolitan areas based on various criteria, such as walking and biking scores, social and physical health, and housing affordability. Miami tops the list, while Seattle and Portland are among the promising future 15-minute cities.
Why Ballard Link Is Still Trapped in Planning Limbo
2 天之前 · With initial cost estimates for West Seattle Link now being revised upward by around 75%, all eyes are on new cost estimates for Ballard, which is currently pegged at $11.2 billion — a modest increase in costs as a percentage could have a seismic impact on the overall Sound Transit 3 program and its affordability.But the soonest new estimates are expected to be released is with the DEIS in 2025.
Urbanism 101: 15-Minute Cities, Walkability, and Accessibility
2024年8月5日 · Many cities are designed in a car-centric, sprawling way, rather than at people-friendly scales. The 15-minute city is an urban planning concept that intends to change this, with the idea that people should be able to access daily services and essentials within a 15-minute walk or bike ride.
Urbanism 101: Hostile Architecture - The Urbanist
2023年12月11日 · Hostile architecture is a type of design that uses elements of the built environment to guide or restrict behavior, often to stop people from doing something. Learn how hostile architecture affects public space, homelessness, racism, and urban planning with examples from Seattle, Memphis, and London.
Urbanism 101: Tactical Urbanism - The Urbanist
2023年6月15日 · # Street improvements are often long and drawn-out affairs. Pop-up projects can show otherwise. Urban projects can take a significant amount of time and financing to implement. However, due to increasing pressures such as climate change, population influxes, and a widespread desire to create walkable, bicycle-friendly neighborhoods, more rapid approaches are often needed. Tactical urbanism is
Urban Art: Elevating Aesthetics and Cultural Identity in Cities
2023年12月23日 · Urban art is a term for visual art forms that are created by and representative of city dwellers. Learn how urban art installations contribute to the aesthetics, identity, community engagement, and social impact of cities, and explore some examples and trends.
Urbanism 101: What is a Sponge City? - The Urbanist
2023年2月8日 · A Sponge City is a city that uses green areas and permeable surfaces to absorb and recycle rainwater, cool down urban heat, and prevent flooding. Learn how China, Berlin, and Seattle are implementing this concept and its benefits.
Urbanism 101: How Urban Agriculture Can Boost Food Security
2024年5月6日 · In the United States, around 54 million people were food insecure and 23.5 million lived in food deserts in 2022, according to the USDA.In some parts of Washington state, nearly 20% of people were food insecure.