Category: Urban Design & Planning

Urban Design & Planning (34)

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Four CBE students named to the 2025 Husky 100 Congratulations to Braedyn Reed, Kort Maeda, Lela Cooper, and Trevin Thompson for being named to the 2025 Husky 100! Read More

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Branden Born offers insight on downtown Seattle’s recovery Urban Design Professor Branden Born contributed expert analysis to a new report highlighting downtown Seattle’s steady post-pandemic recovery, with key indicators showing signs of renewed vibrancy. | Axios Read More

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Gas Works Park: From Industry to Renewal A former industrial site in Seattle has been reimagined as a vibrant public space. “When we sweep aside the history of a place, we lose the magic and significance of that place" says Branden Born, Chair of Urban Design & Planning. | Fox 12 Oregon Read More

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Impact of Rural Migration and Housing on Earthquake Vulnerability A UW study co-authored by Karen T.H. Chen, Urban Design & Planning Assistant Professor, finds that residents with lower incomes or those living in rural areas face higher earthquake risks due to inadequate housing conditions. Read More

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Transforming Highways into Green Spaces Seattle’s vision to reunite neighborhoods split by I-5 is gaining traction, thanks to the 2023 Scan Design Interdisciplinary Studio, Connect!. Their freeway lid proposals between Wallingford and the U District helped secure $1.5 million for further study—paving the way for green spaces, walkable connections, and much-needed affordable housing. Read More

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Rebuilding After Disasters: Lessons for Los Angeles Jeffrey Karl Ochsner, Architecture Professor, shares how past fires in cities like Seattle and Chicago can offer helpful insights for Los Angeles as it rebuilds after recent wildfires. | New York Times Read More

Boliglaboratorium - Sustainable living apartment complex

Gould Gallery Features Nordic-Inspired Solutions for Sustainable Living The College of Built Environments (CBE) announces the opening of Boliglaboratorium: A Danish Housing Lab, now on display at the Gould Gallery. This exhibit explores innovative Nordic-inspired solutions for sustainable living. Read More

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Eastside: From Suburb to Thriving Hub "The Bellevue-Redmond corridor showcases a sophisticated and contemporary blend of housing and employment," says Branden Born, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Urban Design and Planning. | Axios Read More

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Pollinator Village Built by Future Designers The College of Built Environments (CBE) partnered with Sawhorse Revolution, a Seattle nonprofit, to host a transformative three-week program on campus. Read More