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Construction equipment is visible on the pedestrian bridge over SR 520 in Totem Lake.

Coming Pedestrian Bridges Will Create Invaluable Connections on the Eastside

A series of pedestrian bridges in Kirkland and Redmond will make it easier to navigate the Eastside by walking or biking following grand openings...
An aerial view of forested land with a circle indicating the 12 acres planned for single-family home development.

Protesters to Rally Against Enclave Development at Coal Creek

Critics say the tract of detached houses would increase sprawl, harm critical wildlife habitat. This Saturday, February 11th, Save Coal Creek and the Issaquah Alps...

Growing Woodinville Considers Requiring More Off-Street Parking

One parking stall per 1,000 square feet of racquetball facility. One stall for every five seats in a theater. One stall for every 300...
Microhousing building next to a single family home. Blue sky overhead and sunset lighting.

Micro-Apartments May Be Bellevue’s Next Affordability Move

At their meeting last week, Bellevue's Planning Commission initiated their discussions on a land use code amendment (LUCA) to allow more micro-apartments in the...

Bothell Finds Its Long-Term Vision for a Citywide Bike Plan

The City of Bothell is poised to adopt an update to its citywide bike plan, providing itself a literal road map for the city...
NE Juanita Dr and its unprotected pedestrian path

Navigating Kirkland’s Pedestrian Nightmare — And Paradise

Whenever I write an article or series that charts the development of cities and neighborhoods in the Puget Sound, I always make an effort...
a path between two townhouses with evergreen trees

Bellevue Initiates Middle Housing Planning, but State May Beat Them to It

With a unanimous vote to conclude Tuesday's meeting, Bellevue City Council initiated planning work that would allow middle housing -- such as accessory dwelling...

Report Highlights Puget Sound’s Housing Deficit and Zoning Reform Potential

On Thursday, Urban Institute released a new report focused on the Seattle metropolitan region that is sure to be of interest to urbanists and...