Culture NW Urban: Changing cities on the Sound The transformation of three Puget Sound cities heralds a bold new era in urban living. by Mark Hinshaw / August 12, 2013
Tech Stealthbucks: The non-Starbucks Starbucks Don't be fooled: It's a Starbucks. by Mark Hinshaw / January 26, 2014
Best of 2015: Why the city's new buildings often look the same The generic design of many "5 over 1" buildings presents blank walls at street level and seem divorced from their surroundings - like this one on Queen Anne near Thomas. by Mark Hinshaw / December 20, 2015
Politics Winslow (Un)Paves the Way Winslow Way has rain gardens, walkable sidewalks and comfy seating. by Mark Hinshaw / June 20, 2013
Environment What the heck's a climate hub? Corvallis, Oregon is now home to the federal government's Northwest regional climate hub. Why it matters. by Anna Goren / April 3, 2014
Politics Seattle's biggest food desert needs jobs more than grocery stores Delridge is the definition of a food desert, but a solution will be more complicated than just adding a few Safeways. by Anna Goren / March 17, 2014
Politics The waxing and waning of Seattle's waterfront plan There are things to love in James Corner's latest, but also plenty of room for editing. by Mark Hinshaw / March 11, 2014
Politics 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 / March 16, 2010
Bring back the townhouse: Can Millennials and Boomers change the region's housing mix? Town houses in lower Wallingford by Mark Hinshaw / April 21, 2015
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