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Renton has seen a renaissance of its downtown with urban mixed-use projects like Burnett Station. It was developed by Dally Homes and designed by TSA Architects. Cover photo by Northlight Photography.

In this special section of the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, we look at development in the city -- from demands for better quality housing to the use of technology in shaping metropolitan futures.

We explore what is called for in building design in a post 9/11 world, and how "Joe Average" can offer input in designing downtown homes.

We also take a minute to visit areas of growth and revitalization, including Uptown Queen Anne and the downtowns of Renton, Kent and Bellevue.

Featured Stories...

Urbanization demands better quality housing
Spending more money initially on high quality construction is going to be more cost effective than repairing poorly constructed buildings.
By BRIAN BRAND and TOM FRYE JR.
Baylis Architects
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Condemnation: Whose property is it?
Acquiring land for major transportation projects creates winners and losers.
By WALTER S. TABLER
Graham & Dunn
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Joe Average inks blueprints for downtown living
Consumer input is vital to successful downtown homes.
By STEVE WASHBURN
Marin Development
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Lower Queen Anne goes Uptown
In the next few months, nearly 100 new homes will become available in Uptown Queen Anne, the area more commonly known as Lower Queen Anne.
By ALLEN BAUMAN
ConcordNW Development
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