Culture America's foolish detour into shopping malls Country Club Plaza in Kansas City: a neglected prototype. by Mark Hinshaw / April 8, 2012
Politics Messing with a park designed by a landscape master Dramatic night lighting at Counterbalance Park by Mark Hinshaw / April 3, 2012
Politics Recession is producing a needed reset on land use The Burien Town Square Project is an example of a local development where walking and transit are emphasized. by Mark Hinshaw / September 29, 2011
Politics Best of 2010: How to make urban alleys work An alley that works in Europe, using simple green plantings, and emphasizing the ornamental features of buildings. by Mark Hinshaw / December 25, 2010
Culture Lake Union Park: a first look at its design The new Lake Union Park by Mark Hinshaw / September 27, 2010
Politics Seattle's waterfront design team brings a bold vision The south part of the Central Waterfront, slashed by the Alaskan Way Viaduct by Mark Hinshaw / September 21, 2010
Politics Should Seattle allow big corporate signage on its skyscrapers? The view of Seattle's skyline from Bellevue College. by Mark Hinshaw / August 8, 2010
Politics Best of 2012: Time to stop snubbing the suburbs? The mixed-use Bravern development includes Microsoft office towers, linked courtyards, and high-end retail. by Mark Hinshaw / December 21, 2012
Culture Pioneer Square's takeoff: Be there or be left out Smith Tower by Mark Hinshaw / December 16, 2012
Politics Walking the talk about walkable urban places Walkable streets mean viable shops by Mark Hinshaw / September 18, 2012