Category: Washington

Tacoma Focuses on Smart Growth

In a recent interview with Smart Growth America, Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland highlighted smart growth strategies that will help Tacoma become an even better place to live and work. Strickland pointed out that Tacoma "needs to build walkable neighbor… more »

News, Washington – Mar. 6, 2013

Seattle's Car-Sharing Options Expand

A new car-sharing business, car2go, will join ZipCar as a car-sharing option in the city of Seattle. More than 300 new cars from car2go will be placed on Seattle streets by early 2013. "Car-share systems are a convenient, affordable option for people wh… more »

News, Washington – Dec. 12, 2012

Planned Unit Developments Examined in Pacific Northwest

Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) are the subject of an article in the November 2012 issue of Planning Advisor, published by the Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington. A PUD allows greater flexibility in the configuration and uses of build… more »

News, Washington – Nov. 28, 2012

New Energy-Efficient Community Near Tacoma

A $6.2 million, 30-unit sustainable community has broken ground in western Washington. The community will feature cottage-style residences gathered around a central open space with natural areas and trails. All homes in the seven-acre development will b… more »

News, Washington – Aug. 7, 2012

Seattle Studies Impact of Light Rail on Communities

A new report on the first Seattle community to receive light rail suggests that transit-oriented development will suffer if it displaces low-income, diverse communities. The report recommends ensuring affordable childcare and more family-sized units in… more »

News, Washington – Jul. 11, 2012