Culture Seattle is shedding diversity; the state's minority populations grow Minority populations in the central Puget Sound area. Click on the map for a larger view. Color code in this order: a. 2 to 20% minority; b. 20 to 28%; c. 28 to 35%; d. 35 to 50%; e. 50 to 75%; 75 to... by Dick Morrill / April 28, 2011
Culture Lake Union Park: a first look at its design The new Lake Union Park by Mark Hinshaw / September 27, 2010
Culture A short class about 'class' Excuse the term, but here's how the region breaks down in terms of class structure by Dick Morrill / June 2, 2009
Culture Seattle and the great sorting of our households The newly landmarked Bloss House in West Seattle by Dick Morrill / August 28, 2011
Culture Waterfront planning: keys for making it Seattle's plan The original grand scheme, with conceptual "folds" at the Ferry terminal and south. by Mark Hinshaw / November 22, 2011
Culture Will the last family leaving Seattle please turn out the lights? The view of Seattle's skyline from Bellevue College. by Dick Morrill / June 13, 2011
Culture The Pioneer Square renaissance is through with fits & starts There are new bars and restaurants, yes, but also the new housing, retail and amenities that drive real city living. by Mark Hinshaw / August 5, 2014
Culture Pioneer Square's takeoff: Be there or be left out Smith Tower by Mark Hinshaw / December 16, 2012
Culture America's foolish detour into shopping malls Country Club Plaza in Kansas City: a neglected prototype. by Mark Hinshaw / April 8, 2012
Culture Amazon’s spheres are out of a dystopian nightmare They may not open until early 2018 but Amazon's Spheres are drawing attention while they are under construction (July). by Mark Hinshaw / August 23, 2016