City Life

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A bustling city street featuring integrated public art installations, showcasing pedestrian safety and community engagement in urban development.

What Is the Role of Public Art in Urban Development?

Asphalt art projects, when paired with transportation infrastructure upgrades, led to a 50 percent decrease in the rate of crashes involving pedestrians or other vulnerable road users, according to ar

Elise Marrow·August 19, 2026

A lively downtown Seattle street at dusk, with people enjoying residential areas and mixed-use spaces, highlighting the city's adaptation to hybrid work.

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Hybrid Work Spurs Downtown Seattle Residential Boom

Seattle's downtown office vacancy rate has soared to 32% from a mere 6.

Adrian Vale·June 28, 2026