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Letter to the Editor: City should enliven its new City Hall
A prominent architect points to one opportunity, missed so far, to counter some of the bleakness in our public spaces.
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The budget axe slices heritage
Olympia took its whacks at arts and heritage programs, but with the chips still falling, there are victories too. Big questions loom about future funding for many programs and institutions.
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Gates Foundation campus: Can everyday function and global ambition coexist?
The new headquarters for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation may not rival classical Greek architecture, but the campus is sleek, serious, eco-friendly, and humane as a workplace.
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Magnuson Park leases pose questions for city, artists
Seattle City Council members and parks officials say they believe progress is being made on plans for turning over Building 11 to a developer while preserving opportunities for artists.
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McGinn's parking rate cut: Spread the pragmatism around
Mayor Mike McGinn should build on his decision to cut rates at the Pacific Place garage and find ways to help struggling Pioneer Square with its parking-rate worries.