January 2007 Developer Edition Mixed-use buildings bring mixed feelings Developers have been putting up residential buildings near office buildings in downtown Seattle for years, hoping to attract empty nesters and young professionals who want to live within walking distance of their jobs, trendy restaurants and shops. Read the Full Story in the Seattle Times  (01/16) Seattle adds a touch of green Landscaping can be much more than a pretty face on urban development. That's the idea behind pioneering new construction rules Seattle lawmakers recently approved to encourage builders to construct "green roofs," "vegetated walls" and other features that clean the air, insulate buildings and ease the burden of Seattle's wet climate on the city's drains and creek beds. Read the Full Story in the Seattle PI  (01/01) New Take on Retail Verticals Some prefer wide open spaces. But to a typical urban dweller, that doesn’t necessarily translate to a high-ceiling, windowless warehouse-type store with rows and rows of items for sale. Sure, “big box” retailers like Target, Wal-Mart, Home Depot and Costco claim endless acres of American suburbia. But in recent years, moving their wares uptown has meant smaller footprints — and in some cases, more floors. Read the Full Story in STORES Magazine  (01/08) County director has green ideas A Safeco Insurance director with an eye toward energy conservation is joining the upper ranks of Snohomish County government. Read the Full Story in the Herald  (01/05) Waterfront will have an upscale feel A new model shows what the Everett project's first phase will look like, right down to the trees. Read the Full Story in the Herald  (01/14) Quote of the Month "I always practice as I intend to play. " -Jack Nicklaus (professional golfer)