February 2021
The Best Bellevue and Redmond Neighborhoods Near Light Rail
Soon Seattle will be connected to its Eastside neighbors thanks to light rail stations opening in 2023
A new transit-oriented development, Esterra Park, is being built along 152nd Avenue NE, within walking distance of the Overlake light rail station
Unanimous Vote Moves City’s Density Plan Forward
The Seattle city council passed the Mandatory Housing Affordability plan out of committee on February 25
After almost five years, dozens of hearings, hundreds of public comments, multiple legal challenges, and enough environmental and legal analysis to fill a small apartment, the Seattle City Council is finally poised to pass the citywide Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) plan, which has been in the works, as part of the city’s Housing Affordability and…
AIA Home of Distinction: Leschi House Gets an Eco-Friendly Addition
Five years after moving into their dream home, a Seattle couple builds a backyard dwelling with benefits
SUN ROOF: The owners wanted the cottage to be as green as possible, so Chadbourne + Doss Architects added solar panels to match those of the main house
March Hike of the Month: Heybrook Lookout
It’s a short gorgeous hike, but it’s all about the views
This one REQUIRES a clear day. It’s a short gorgeous hike, but it’s all about the views. You’d be hard pressed to find a better “bang for your buck” view hike than Heybrook Lookout. It’s one of Washington’s famous fire lookout towers. These towers are built for maximum visibility — that means views! Luckily, you…
