Seattle in Progress (apartments, condos, houses)

[floridaboy92]

Has anyone see this map of all the developments going on in Seattle Metro proper?


https://www.seattleinprogress.com/

It's crazy how they're demolishing so many existing structures to put up more condos and office buildings. Now I understand why the natives are angry.

[homesinseattle]

In my work, I see building everywhere I drive. It is pretty shocking, though, to see it all together like this.

[pnwguy2]

Seattle's central core is on fire, no doubt. Some fail to realize the outer neighborhoods are basically the same, with the occasional low/mid-rise apartment/condo/senior housing coming on to the scene. Seattle still offers plenty of single family homes with big yards and around parks and good schools. Yep, expensive for sure. But Seattle's core should not be interpreted as the whole city, not by a long shot.

[Hemlock140]

Originally Posted by pnwguy2

Seattle's central core is on fire, no doubt. Some fail to realize the outer neighborhoods are basically the same, with the occasional low/mid-rise apartment/condo/senior housing coming on to the scene. Seattle still offers plenty of single family homes with big yards and around parks and good schools. Yep, expensive for sure. But Seattle's core should not be interpreted as the whole city, not by a long shot.

Having spent yesterday in Ballard, I can see that it's not limited to the downtown core. Besides the huge apartments and condos on Market St., many new, ultra-modern homes are replacing old homes, mixed with the old Victorians in the Avenues.

[pnwguy2]

Originally Posted by Hemlock140

Having spent yesterday in Ballard, I can see that it's not limited to the downtown core. Besides the huge apartments and condos on Market St., many new, ultra-modern homes are replacing old homes, mixed with the old Victorians in the Avenues.

I hear you on Ballard. But I believe Ballard is the exception, not the rule.

[destroycreate]

Lol at people thinking this is a bad thing. There were so many parking lots that sat vacant before, now they are filling up creating a more consistent urban streetscape. I like Seattle as a denser, more cosmopolitan, walkable, happening city. Bring on the cranes, hustle bustle urban lifestyle. Nearly any other city would kill for our thriving economy. No more sleepy backwater town, Seattle is on it's way to be world class.

Out with the Tevas, in with the Manolos.

[bluehorseshoe]

Originally Posted by destroycreate

Lol at people thinking this is a bad thing. There were so many parking lots that sat vacant before, now they are filling up creating a more consistent urban streetscape. I like Seattle as a denser, more cosmopolitan, walkable, happening city. Bring on the cranes, hustle bustle urban lifestyle. Nearly any other city would kill for our thriving economy. No more sleepy backwater town, Seattle is on it's way to be world class.

Out with the Tevas, in with the Manolos.

The issue is Seattle won't be able to accomodate the growth for a decade or two. Congestion issues are pretty bad now but are going to be unbearable shortly. Enjoy.

[Hemlock140]

Originally Posted by destroycreate

Lol at people thinking this is a bad thing. There were so many parking lots that sat vacant before, now they are filling up creating a more consistent urban streetscape. I like Seattle as a denser, more cosmopolitan, walkable, happening city. Bring on the cranes, hustle bustle urban lifestyle. Nearly any other city would kill for our thriving economy. No more sleepy backwater town, Seattle is on it's way to be world class.

Out with the Tevas, in with the Manolos.

I agree with you, especially on surface parking lots, but they are also demolishing some historic old buildings. Hopefully they are the ones that cannot be reasonably brought up to current earthquake standards.

[floridaboy92]

I really want to move out there! I went to visit earlier this year and fell in love with the vibrancy, the layout grid of the city itself, easy transit and yes, I LOVED the rain. I just need to find a good job first before I make the leap.

[destroycreate]

Originally Posted by Hemlock140

I agree with you, especially on surface parking lots, but they are also demolishing some historic old buildings. Hopefully they are the ones that cannot be reasonably brought up to current earthquake standards.

Personally I don't find that they are demolishing true historic gems though. Many of those ratty old houses weren't particularly attractive, unlike many of the older craftsman/bungalow houses are in Cap Hill. Also, many of the older brick buildings (and don't get me wrong, I love brick) are complete earthquake hazards anyway.