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Study Ranks U.S. Cities by 15-Minute City Potential
WEBAug 16, 2021 · Step aside, New York and Los Angeles. According to a newly published study by moveBuddha, mid-size American cities of 250,000 to 750,000 residents dominated the rankings of the top 25 future 15-minute cities in the United States, with a few large cities known for engaging in urban planning on the neighborhood level, for instance Chicago and ...
Seattle Waterfront Park Project Finally Enters Its Home Stretch
WEBMar 20, 2024 · With the waterfront already springing to life with pedestrians, the viaduct removal and park expansion already constitute a big makeover for Downtown Seattle. (Doug Trumm) “Tear it down to reveal what is possible about a new waterfront and a new park to be born,” Shigaki said. “It is a 20-acre park that …
Visualizing Compatible Density - The Urbanist
WEBMay 4, 2017 · As author Julie Campoli noted in her 2007 book, Visualizing Density, people tend to overestimate the density of monotonous, amenity-poor developments and underestimate the density of well-designed, attractive projects, thereby reinforcing negative stereotypes. This article shows examples of various densities in Washington State communities and ...
Urbanism 101: Hostile Architecture - The Urbanist
WEBDec 11, 2023 · Hostile architecture, also known as unpleasant or exclusionary architecture, or defensive urban design, is a type of design which “uses elements of the built environment to guide or restrict behavior,” particularly relating to elements that are intended to stop people from doing something. It is usually used for preventing damage to ...
Urbanism 101: What is a Sponge City? - The Urbanist
WEBFeb 8, 2023 · The term “Sponge City” first arose in China, in a number of coordinated projects approved by the central government. A Sponge City is one that relies on the installation of additional green areas and replaces concrete with permeable surfaces. These surfaces absorb water during times of rainfall. Then, when hot weather predominates, the ...
Seven Takeaways from WSDOT’s New Active Transportation Plan
WEBMay 19, 2021 · Here are some highlights from Part 1. 1. Walking, biking, and rolling are already essential forms of transportation across Washington. The Washington State Active Transportation Plan recognizes that every trip begins with active transportation, and that it would be good for the health of Washington’s people and natural environment if more ...
Urban Art: Elevating Aesthetics and Cultural Identity in Cities
WEBDec 23, 2023 · Aesthetics and Urban Identity. Urban art installations contribute significantly to the aesthetics and identity of the city. In some instances, the identity may be limited, as “legitimate” murals can be restricted to select artists chosen for projects. However, the fact that artists also independently put their stamps on cities provides ...
Lynnwood’s City Center: Transforming Strip Malls into a Dense …
WEBDec 2, 2021 · No planned development will have as much of an impact on Lynnwood’s future City Center as the 19-acre Northline Village, by private developer Merlone Geier Partners. Currently an expanse of surface-level park lots and single story commercial structures, the future Northline Village become a new neighborhood of 1,370 apartment homes, 522,000 ...
Seattle’s Quest to Become a 15-Minute City - The Urbanist
WEBSep 18, 2020 · The C40 Cities, of which Seattle is a member, present a slightly different take on the 15-minute city, promoting it as a model for increasing equity and inclusivity in cities. In general, the concept of the 15-minute city seems to be evolving beyond Moreno’s initial presentation as it adapts in response to localized urban needs.