As the COVID 19 crisis ramps up with deaths multiplying across state and nation boundaries, relief efforts are also ramping … More
Category: Buildings
You can take the man out of the building, and then he’s outside.
POWER RANKINGS: THINGS AT THE MOVIES THAT AREN’T THE MOVIES
Over the weekend I went to see a couple movies. I don’t get out to see movies in theaters that … More
MY NEIGHBORHOOD IS PRETTIER WITHOUT THE VIADUCT
It was both cold and extremely bright, the way Northwest Autumns are as they slowly transition into full winter. I’d … More
TALL BUILDINGS AND THEIR MEANINGS
The Smith Tower, arguably Seattle’s first nationally iconic building, has been purchased by Goldman Sachs. This is a shame; Goldman … More
THE PERPETUAL HANGOVER OF THE BARTELL’S ON JACKSON
The racks of energy drink powders next to the assorted packets of nuts next to the many varying brands of … More
A BRIEF, VIOLENT METAPHOR FOR BEZOS’ “PHILANTHROPY”
A man with a blowtorch comes to your home when you are at work. He torches it, then takes a … More
THIRD AND PIKE IS EXTREMELY
The corner of 3rd and Pine is extremely urban, but each of the businesses at its four corners could plausibly … More
THE TELLING PLAQUES OF THE FAIRHAVEN DISTRICT
Fairhaven is a boutique area with a deeply strange history. At the south end of Bellingham, once it’s own town, … More
I CAN WANT TO PRESERVE THE SHOWBOX AND STILL BE A YIMBY
I’ve read a lot of takes on the Showbox recently, and it’s been frustrating to see people that I generally … More
WHAT A CONVENIENCE STORE NEEDS TO BE GREAT
Not all bodegas are created equal. Some convenience stores are much better than others, and they gain a certain reputation … More