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The Chinese investors are coming

Mon, May 20, 5 a.m.

By Knute Berger

International interest in the Eastside real-estate market may pose the potential for zombie neighborhoods, already a worry in Vancouver. But trading ideas about the shape of urban life is a rich part of our history.

Alley Movie Nights: Can you say urbanism without effort?

Thu, May 9, 5 a.m.

By Chuck Wolfe

Contemporary urban planning pros often ignore the naturally-occurring spontaneity of city life.

Charlie Staadecker: A campaign to make Seattle better

Wed, May 8, 5 a.m.

By John Stang

The bow-tie wearer among the candidates talks about big changes for police, transportation and parking.

Day of song, night of conflict

Thu, May 2, 1:07 a.m.

By Tom James

Thousands advocated peacefully for labor, jobs and immigrant causes in Seattle. Then a few hundred protesters engaged in vandalism and minor clashes with police.

How to build a better Seattle

Tue, Apr 16, 5 a.m.

By Knute Berger

To make civic change positive and exciting, try a lot of vision, a little inspiration and some intellectual jazz.

Where ya going, South Lake Union?

Mon, Apr 1, 1:33 p.m.

By Jean Godden

Guest Opinion: The historic neighborhood has come a long way since its days as a constantly flooding warehouse haven. Now City Council is poised to make some big decisions about where to take it next.

Long live the urban courtyard!

Tue, Mar 26, 5 a.m.

By Bruce Chapman

Guest Opinion: Courtyards aren't just for the wealthy - or European. Why Seattle developers should hop on the courtyard train to make private, serene urban spaces a possibility for all.

Picturing 10 urban qualities central to every city

Thu, Feb 28, 5 a.m.

By Chuck Wolfe

Water features, wooden storefronts, drinking buddies are among the urban "bookmarks" that represent modern expressions of traditional city life.

Seattle's Stramp: a swirling confection could finally link the Market and the waterfront

Mon, Feb 25, 5 a.m.

By Mark Hinshaw

A rich, multi-party plan proposes a new “front porch” for Seattle. Sloping ramps, rooftop gardens, broad terraces, new stalls, cafes and housing -- and some killer views of Elliott Bay.

The next Seattle mayor needs to be a puzzlemaster

Mon, Feb 18, 5 a.m.

By Knute Berger

Billions of dollars in new public projects will be coming online in the next four years. The mayor will have to orchestrate it all.

The Daily Troll: Pam Roach, set to music. Seattle building up again. More ferry questions.

Wed, Jan 23, 4:32 p.m.

By Joe Copeland

Seattle government gets so-so grade on transparency. A key legislator wanted to learn more about state ferry costs from an audit.

Mars Hill Downtown: There's community amid all that controversy

Wed, Jan 9, 6 a.m.

By Anthony B. Robinson

Pastor Tim Gaydos recently shepherded his congregation into its new downtown location, but it's his openness and community outreach that has become his trademark.

South Lake Union: the bulldozing of Seattle's past?

Wed, Jan 9, 6 a.m.

By Knute Berger

Development can be a friend to preservation, as a Tom Douglas restaurant has shown. But a lot is at risk.

Best of 2012: Time to stop snubbing the suburbs?

Sat, Dec 22, 6 a.m.

By Mark Hinshaw

The notion of a "suburb" is history. Diversity, greater density, more shopping and transportation choices are all part of the new identities of the communities around Seattle.