Connecting to the World Cup: the power of TOD
Seattle's strong showing at the World Cup was in part thanks to the city's high-functioning, thoughtfully designed multimodal transportation systems integrated into the fabric of downtown life.

By DYLAN JONES
Gensler

Welcoming the world - and Seattle - back downtown
As Seattle prepared for the FIFA World Cup, the renovation of Westlake Park offered an opportunity to consider the role civic spaces play in the health of our downtown.

By ANDY MITTON
Berger Partnership

Designing for quality of life and creating spaces for all generations
Creating senior living environments that encourage children and grandchildren to stay means a healthier and happier life for residents.

By MONICA KNAPP
Weber Thompson

Growing strong communities through TOD
Lessons learned illustrate how thoughtful design and community-centered development can create complete, connected communities around transit.

By ERIN ISHIZAKI, HEIDI OIEN and BRAD BARNETT
Mithun

From corridor to neighborhood: the long view at Totem Lake
Designing individual projects that thoughtfully meet the street helps form a neighborhood one development at a time.

By BEN GIST
Carrier Johnson + Culture

Great cities: growing older without growing away
Thoughtful senior housing within walkable urban neighborhoods allows residents to remain connected to the broader life of the city - and that improves the fabric of our civic environment for all.

By ERICA THRASH-SALL
Horizon House

A better way to live: the story of Jamie's Place
An intentional cottage-like care home in the Methow Valley helps elders feel at home and connected to their community.

By RAY JOHNSTON and MARY JOHNSTON
Johnston Architects

Redeveloping with environmental planning means moving forward with confidence
Understanding environmental conditions early on helps affordable and senior housing teams better anticipate costs, coordinate schedules and secure funding.

By SUZY STUMPF and TINA HUFF
Farallon Consulting

Navigating the complexities of middle housing design
Seemingly small design decisions in this housing type can change code and infrastructure requirements, with huge impacts on cost and design.

By MEREDITH EVERIST and LISA LU
Baylis Architects

Designing and building to better support aging in place
Thoughtful design and construction can extend independence without detracting from a home's beauty and comfort.

By BORIS GELFENBEYN
Haus Atelier

Lessons from multifamily: How proven development discipline is shaping better affordable and senior housing
Developers who bring rigorous preconstruction, cost controls and construction know-how tend to deliver affordable and senior housing that comes in on budget, on schedule, holds up structurally, and thrives over the long term.

By ERIC SOLEM
Exxel Pacific