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Education

The Time Is Ripe To Build A School In Downtown Seattle

Some of us at The Urbanist have discussed highlighting the role of education and improving Seattle public schools as a central plank of Seattle...

Where The Streetcar Ended: Greenwood Walking Tour

The recent gas explosion ripped a hole in Greenwood’s heart just as it was entering a new era of economic vibrancy. Greenwood’s many vacant...

Seattle’s New Center for Architecture and Design

Significant growth in Seattle over the past few years has prompted a great deal of attention, and now there is a dedicated place in...

Sunday Video: The Best Kindergarten You’ve Ever Seen

Architect Takaharu Tezuka showcases his design for a kindergarten where kids are encouraged to be kids. His approach and thinking expands the possibilities of...

Measuring Success on the Urban Villages Strategy, Part 1: What It’s All About

Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 in a three-part series on measuring the success of Seattle’s urban village strategy. For the the 22 independent indicators,...