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the closer we are physically, the closer we are socially.
We are also going back to the moon and our DOT should use this as the new space race. Will they complete the project before we walk on the moon again?
December 4, 2025 at 4:52 PM
We are also going back to the moon and our DOT should use this as the new space race. Will they complete the project before we walk on the moon again?
Timeline proof:
December 4, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Timeline proof:
My BlueSky posting summary is predictable
December 4, 2025 at 6:33 AM
My BlueSky posting summary is predictable
Get ready to scream
December 4, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Get ready to scream
A Seattle project is going through (now out of compliance) design review where planners are still demanding housing projects reduce height bulk & scale beyond the zoning. This is an illegal request so they made the developer “volunteer” to stay in threatening to pull vesting date putting it at risk
December 3, 2025 at 9:43 PM
A Seattle project is going through (now out of compliance) design review where planners are still demanding housing projects reduce height bulk & scale beyond the zoning. This is an illegal request so they made the developer “volunteer” to stay in threatening to pull vesting date putting it at risk
And don’t get me wrong, that’s what they’re trying to do here. But the program gets bogged down with public utility wanting to jump in and doing 7 years of community outreach and design. Thats why its taking 1 project longer than the space race
December 3, 2025 at 3:37 PM
And don’t get me wrong, that’s what they’re trying to do here. But the program gets bogged down with public utility wanting to jump in and doing 7 years of community outreach and design. Thats why its taking 1 project longer than the space race
This is the difference between making the park safer and keeping it “in tact” for the preservationists that the Landmarks Board said was just not possible to approve
Before (dangerous). After (safe).
Before (dangerous). After (safe).
December 2, 2025 at 7:56 PM
This is the difference between making the park safer and keeping it “in tact” for the preservationists that the Landmarks Board said was just not possible to approve
Before (dangerous). After (safe).
Before (dangerous). After (safe).
3 new light rail stations opening this month
December 2, 2025 at 4:22 PM
3 new light rail stations opening this month
Seattle is not small or narrow. It’s huge and we can easily double our population if we are being realistic. It would fund transit, schools and services and bring an economic vitality and vibrancy to every part of our city
December 1, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Seattle is not small or narrow. It’s huge and we can easily double our population if we are being realistic. It would fund transit, schools and services and bring an economic vitality and vibrancy to every part of our city
The nearest schools to downtown Seattle (population 80k in the core) is either atop Queen Anne hill a mile away or across I-5 in north Capitol Hill or in Yesler Terrace.
December 1, 2025 at 3:19 AM
The nearest schools to downtown Seattle (population 80k in the core) is either atop Queen Anne hill a mile away or across I-5 in north Capitol Hill or in Yesler Terrace.
Flattering photo, but it sits in a sea of parking garages and driveways
November 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Flattering photo, but it sits in a sea of parking garages and driveways
Probably a better scale comparison. Sydney, Paris, and Seattle (once fully built out) commuter rail lines all at the same scale
November 27, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Probably a better scale comparison. Sydney, Paris, and Seattle (once fully built out) commuter rail lines all at the same scale
Chicago’s L, New York City’s Subway and Seattle’s Link Lightrail maps compared to each other at scale (Seattle’s goes beyond the city)
November 26, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Chicago’s L, New York City’s Subway and Seattle’s Link Lightrail maps compared to each other at scale (Seattle’s goes beyond the city)
Absolutely stunning. Here is a color coded version to see the stair (yellow) and each units alternating between gray and white
November 25, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Absolutely stunning. Here is a color coded version to see the stair (yellow) and each units alternating between gray and white
Looks like Seattle’s “phase 1” of the comp plan that complies with HB1110 will be voted on next Tuesday 12/2
November 24, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Looks like Seattle’s “phase 1” of the comp plan that complies with HB1110 will be voted on next Tuesday 12/2
If you want my snaziness I’m happy to make this into a similar infographic (won’t be offended if you say no)
November 24, 2025 at 10:26 PM
If you want my snaziness I’m happy to make this into a similar infographic (won’t be offended if you say no)
So basically this is how “profit” is split up with the developer maybe getting 30% of it
November 24, 2025 at 10:25 PM
So basically this is how “profit” is split up with the developer maybe getting 30% of it
This paragraph makes no sense to me. You want more housing but you want to carve away the ROI so it’s infeasible to build? Isnt Seattle closing schools because of declining attendance and a surplus of schools?
November 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
This paragraph makes no sense to me. You want more housing but you want to carve away the ROI so it’s infeasible to build? Isnt Seattle closing schools because of declining attendance and a surplus of schools?
Feels like Seattle’s housing, zoning and affordability crisis can be summed up with these two articles
November 24, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Feels like Seattle’s housing, zoning and affordability crisis can be summed up with these two articles
The same agency that created that mode shift graphic is unwilling to change this road and accepts a 7 lane car sewer for bicyclists to ride in the bus only lane
November 24, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The same agency that created that mode shift graphic is unwilling to change this road and accepts a 7 lane car sewer for bicyclists to ride in the bus only lane
Placing 5 to 6 800 square foot “cottages” on 10,000 square foot lots is not a housing solution any city should take seriously. The planners are wrong to push these on single family areas in major cities
November 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Placing 5 to 6 800 square foot “cottages” on 10,000 square foot lots is not a housing solution any city should take seriously. The planners are wrong to push these on single family areas in major cities
Then why do our city zoning maps look like this?
November 19, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Then why do our city zoning maps look like this?
(French accent) “Excuse me, where’s the train to the stadium?”
Oh take the C to this stop, walk 5 mins, then take this bus to the stadium parking lot and walk another 20 minutes. It should take you about an hour
(Dumbfounded stare)
Oh take the C to this stop, walk 5 mins, then take this bus to the stadium parking lot and walk another 20 minutes. It should take you about an hour
(Dumbfounded stare)
November 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
(French accent) “Excuse me, where’s the train to the stadium?”
Oh take the C to this stop, walk 5 mins, then take this bus to the stadium parking lot and walk another 20 minutes. It should take you about an hour
(Dumbfounded stare)
Oh take the C to this stop, walk 5 mins, then take this bus to the stadium parking lot and walk another 20 minutes. It should take you about an hour
(Dumbfounded stare)
I cannot wait to see global travelers for the 2026 World Cup, who are used to walking or taking the train to the stadium, get a deep dose of American reality
November 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I cannot wait to see global travelers for the 2026 World Cup, who are used to walking or taking the train to the stadium, get a deep dose of American reality
It always impresses me that the Paris commuter rail system can basically stretch almost across the entire width of Florida
November 13, 2025 at 4:33 AM
It always impresses me that the Paris commuter rail system can basically stretch almost across the entire width of Florida