The Great Urban Debate TONIGHT. Seattle vs Vancouver

Pretty interesting event especially since Peter Steinbrueck will be arguing for Vancouver and Vancouver's Gordon Price will be arguing for Seattle. Two amazing cities with such different ideas on urban developement. Looking forward to this event.

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Seattle - One of the Most Beautiful Cities in the World

From the SeattlePI

Calling the city's new Olympic Sculpture Park "brilliant," the American Society of Landscape Architects named its designers one of three 2007 award winners for projects in the Seattle area.

Other projects honored were Washington Mutual's 17th-floor green roof, and greening-of-Seattle concepts developed for the next century.

In addition, Richard Haag of Seattle will receive the society's Design Medal for his work at Gas Works Park on Lake Union and at the Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island.

"Seattle is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and this is reflected in the number of projects and landscape architects receiving top honors year after year," said society president Patrick W. Caughey.

Explore Seattle (Seattle Architecture Foundation Tours)

image from flickr

The SAF has some great upcoming tours in June and July. Its a chance to learn a bit more about Seattle's history and inspiration behind its architecture.

Next Tour June 16th - 10 AM
from the website

Design Details: Lions, Griffins, & Walruses, Oh My!
Experience the hidden life of buildings as we explore structures of all shapes and sizes including the Arctic Building and Smith Tower. See how our buildings express themselves through whimsical animal forms, geometric designs, intricate adornments, and elaborate embellishments. The tour will end at the Smith Tower and include a visit to the Chinese Room and observation deck.

Register Here

For a complete list of upcoming tours visit the site HERE