seattle developers

Is it public outreach if no one knows about it?

A proposed Belltown tower checks the box for community engagement without actually engaging the community. Let SDCI know it’s time for a do-over.

Is it public outreach if no one knows about it?

New ‘Green Building’ programs have neighbors seeing red

Belltown residents cried foul when a proposed residential development was granted extra height and floor area by pledging to meet Green Building standards, even though these incentives would block more of their daylight and views. Learn how the new Belltown Livability Coalition is fighting back.

New ‘Green Building’ programs have neighbors seeing red

People and persistence: lessons from a grassroots campaign

Even 120 years at the southeast corner of the Pike Place Market didn’t spare the Hahn Building from the thrust of new development in 2018. That changed when neighbors got involved. DRA looks into the anatomy of a successful longshot campaign.

People and persistence: lessons from a grassroots campaign

Seattle History on the Chopping Block

Despite the pandemic, Seattle’s building boom marches on. Will it dismantle Pike Place Market’s iconic intersection? You can help!

Seattle History on the Chopping Block

Developers want more Administrative Design Review. Will the Council serve it to them?

Developers are hungry for more closed-door design approvals

Developers want more Administrative Design Review.  Will the Council serve it to them?