Monthly Archives: October 2018

 

Modular Hotel Comes to South Lake Union

Modular buildings, which are fabricated in pieces offsite before being assembled onsite, have long been touted as affordable and sustainable alternatives in housing construction. But now larger buildings are getting the pre-fab treatment as well. Last week, Dutch hotel chain Citizen M began stacking up its latest building in South Lake Union. CitizenM constructs its […]

Low-Income Housing Project, Preschool to Open in Lake City

This Friday, the northern Seattle neighborhood of Lake City will see the completion of a project seven years in the making: a lower-income housing complex on the former site of Fire Station 39 on 127th Street. Developed and managed by the Lower Income Housing Institute, the building contains 70 units of affordable housing as well […]

First Hill Gets First West Seattle Whole Foods

After many delays and a long wait, the Whole Foods in the recently completed Danforth building in the First Hill neighborhood will open on October 30. The 40,000 sq ft store will include a bakery, butcher department, self-squeeze orange juice, an espresso bar, and a fast-casual restaurant with beer and cider on tap. This location […]

Spokane Tries to Lure Weary Seattleites

The City of Spokane has launched a $450,000 marketing campaign specifically targeted at Seattle residents and businesses that have grown tired of high traffic and high prices. Dubbed #Hacking Washington, the campaign features slogans such as “Welcome to the 12-minute commute” and “You used to think you could have it all in Washington. We still […]
Posted in Seattle

Seattle on the Lookout for Tiny Arts Spaces

What can you do with 400 sq ft of space? That is the question the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture is asking. The department recently released a request for cultural space concepts that can fit within a one-story 400 sq ft structure (or three 120 sq ft structures if you’re feeling particularly adventurous). Suggestions provided […]
Posted in Parks
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