Development

A rendering that shows pedestrian paths and landscaping in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, WA
City
SDOT reveals early designs for ‘Missing Link’ alternative route
The department hopes to get plans 30% completed by the end of 2023.
November 28, 2023 05:20 PM
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Gabe Guarente
A rendering shows the new protected intersection layout that includes five new concrete islands to direct traffic patterns.
Development
Seattle begins construction on its first protected intersection
The new design will be built at the intersection of Thomas Street and Dexter Avenue North in South Lake Union.
November 15, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
Seattle skyline
Development
Be the broker: Which vacant office spaces would you like to see become affordable housing?
Tell us which empty building could be used differently.
November 15, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A rendering that shows a pavilion in the Japanese Garden at the Washington Park Arboretum
City
Two big projects planned for Washington Park Arboretum
The Japanese Garden and the Woodland Meadow are getting upgrades.
November 14, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A view of the newly built Marion Street Pedestrian Bridge that connects First Avenue to the elevated portion of the Colman Dock ferry terminal in Seattle
City
Marion Street Pedestrian Bridge opens soon
The bridge connects First Avenue to the newly renovated Colman Dock ferry terminal.
November 6, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A rendering of the outside of Heartwood, an affordable mass-timber apartment building in Capitol Hill, Seattle.
Real Estate
The state’s tallest mass timber project is opening soon in Seattle
Heartwood is an affordable housing project in Capitol Hill.
October 27, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A rendering that shows the site where Seattle's Vietnamese Cultural and Economic Center will go in 2026.
Nonprofits
New Vietnamese Cultural and Economic Center is on the way
The Friends of Little Saigon have secured a site for the Landmark Project, which includes affordable housing.
October 17, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A view of downtown Seattle from across Lake Union
City
SDOT’s Seattle Transportation Plan is ready for public’s review
The draft took 18 months to complete and includes a 20-year vision for the city’s growth.
October 6, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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City
Seattle receives $12.9 million to plant more trees
Most of the money will go towards supporting urban forestry and job training throughout the city.
September 20, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
Seattle's historic Labor Temple in the Belltown neighborhood with the Space Needle in the background
City
How the Labor Temple became a retro co-working space
The 81-year-old building is now the Labour Temple, with a “u.”
September 19, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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City
Bainbridge-Seattle ferries temporarily closed to cars, bikes, and scooters
Here’s how to get over to Bainbridge during the change.
September 6, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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City
Seattle City Council revs its engines on a potential I-5 lid project
The hope is that the new land bridges over the interstate would re-connect neighborhoods.
September 6, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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City
Sound Transit extends planning phase for Ballard Link Light Rail extension
Sound Transit will be running a few more environmental impact studies to make sure the new Link stations are in the best possible spots.
August 29, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Development
New $45 million gift looks to help transform northern Waterfront
The Elliott Bay Connections project will bring a new bike path to Alaskan Way and upgrades to Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks.
August 23, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A rendering of the 1st & Battery Portal Porch project which features benches and potted trees.
Development
Celebrate the opening of the First and Battery Portal Porch
Belltown is getting a new public space and you’ve got to check it out.
August 21, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A bird's eye view of the Pacific Science Center courtyard with the famed white arches shown prominently
City
How to weigh in on the PacSci courtyard renovation project
The center is seeking feedback from the public.
August 16, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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City
Local radio station KNKX 88.5 moves downtown
The National Public Radio station will host an open house Saturday, Aug. 26.
August 15, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A double-trunked Western red cedar located in the Wedgewood neighborhood of Seattle
City
Large Wedgwood cedar is spared from getting chopped down
The tree named “Luma” became a cause this summer.
August 10, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A view of the Smith Tower in Seattle, WA
Real Estate
Seattle’s iconic Smith Tower is for sale
What might the next buyer do with it?
August 8, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A large sign for Rainier Beer below a sign for Java Jahn Espresso
City
Vanishing Seattle’s art exhibit highlights signs from the past
Followers of the Instagram account sent in their own contributions
July 25, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A large home at twilight with a nearby marina, pink deck chairs, and a hot tub
Real Estate
Hot Homes: 6 Seattle area Dreamhouses that would make Barbie jealous
Blockbuster fantasies come to life.
July 17, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A rendering of a new addition for the Seattle Aquarium picturing various underwater habitats in an indoor pavilion
City
Seattle Aquarium expansion gets $1 million boost
The Ocean Pavilion is scheduled to open in 2024.
July 11, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A view of MudHoney, a giant steel boring machine that emerged into a concrete shaft in Seattle, WA
City
Seattle’s famous boring machine MudHoney finishes its job
But the work isn’t over yet.
June 27, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A look at what Bell Street would look like with a pedestrian bridge and protected bike lanes near the Seattle Waterfront.
City
Designs revealed for Waterfront’s Bell Street project
There are some seating options proposed to look out onto Elliott Bay.
June 21, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A rendering of a space at Seattle's Mutual Life building converted into a wood-accented bedroom
City
Seattle design firms envision how offices can turn into housing
Hybrid Architecture won a recent competition for the most intriguing idea.
June 15, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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City
City Hall Park reopens after two years of closure
The City is hosting a big celebration on Tuesday, June 13 to commemorate the park’s opening.
June 12, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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City
Pioneer Square’s development RailSpur takes a big step
The ‘mini district’ will include apartments, retail, and a hotel when it’s all finished.
May 31, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A red cedar in Seattle, WA
City
Seattle City Council passes new tree protection ordinance
The Council said it would protect up to 10x the number of trees as the previous ordinance.
May 24, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
The front of Glo's diner at its new location in Seattle, with the neon sign under a light wood-plank overhang
Food
Exciting new restaurant moves in Seattle
Glo’s and Watson’s Counter are the latest to find new locations.
May 12, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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City
What’s in the works for the Memorial Stadium revamp?
The process is moving along, but who will renovate the stadium is still up in the air.
May 5, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
Street signs show the names of Elliott Way and its honorary title Dzidzilalich on the Seattle Waterfront with local officials looking on
Development
Elevated Elliott Way Waterfront connection will open soon
It now has the honorary name of Dzidzilalich.
April 24, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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