“The idea of pink zones has been rumbling around planning circles for a few years. In the U.K., where it is called pink planning, it mainly aims to remove obstacles to new residential developments. It is part of a larger effort called “lean urbanism” that aims to reduce the regulatory tangle that can hinder new… Continue reading Five Cities That Are Leading the Way in Urban Innovation
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river, highway, and market (3.4)
Retracing the place-making function of a lost river in the neighborhood.
Seattle DJC.com local business news and data – Real Estate – We need housing — and jobs — near transit stations
“Seattle’s southernmost Link light-rail station is in Rainier Beach, a highly diverse, relatively low-income neighborhood. Within a quarter-mile of Rainier Beach station are a handful of small businesses, and the housing is mostly single-family. There has been no significant redevelopment near the station since the trains started running in 2009. The city recently completed a… Continue reading Seattle DJC.com local business news and data – Real Estate – We need housing — and jobs — near transit stations