Photo by Michael Walmsley In the evolving Lower Queen Anne neighborhood, Astro Apartments draws inspiration from the 1962 World’s Fair that ushered in the Space Age.

Preserving a neighborhood’s roots with thoughtful design
Designers must keep the neighborhood's heritage while embracing newcomers.

By BRIAN RUNBERG
Runberg Architecture Group

Runstad Center molds tomorrow’s real estate leaders
The next generation of leaders will engage our values and develop solutions that we cannot conceive of today.

By PETER ORSER
Runstad Center for
Real Estate Studies

IRG keeps the polish on former Weyerhaeuser gem
The developer isn’t changing the look of the building, but instead is upgrading the infrastructure, amenities and systems to attract multiple Class A tenants.

By TOM MESSMER
Industrial Realty Group

Mid-rise apartments go upscale to take on high-rises
Close-in neighborhoods such as Capitol Hill, South Lake Union and Ballard are a desirable alternative to living downtown in a high-rise.

By ROBIN CHELL and SCOTT SURDYKE
Robin Chell Design

Seattle real estate market faces 3 big risks
A recent report says the skilled labor shortage may be the largest risk factor this year.

By PAT CALLAHAN
Urban Renaissance Group

Transferable development rights: Where’s the incentive?
Restrictions on incentives make transferable development rights from the city of Seattle and King County under used.

By JOE STOCKTON and LARRY COSTICH
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt

Retailers, shippers push demand for industrial space
Vacancy rates continue to fall and rent growth is heading to new heights in the Puget Sound region.

By MATT MCGREGOR and BILL CONDON
Colliers International

Sleepless nights for hotel investing?
Room occupancies are high, but operators face a strong dollar, political turmoil and a faltering world view of the U.S.
By CHRIS BURDETT
CBRE Hotels

Seattle area office market riding a strong tailwind
High-tech firms continue to migrate to the Puget Sound region from the Bay Area, a trend that is fueling the local office market.
By KIP SPENCER
Seco Development

Endless job growth fuels robust multifamily market
Seattle’s fundamentals are strong, with vacancy rates hovering around 3.5 percent and rents climbing at 7.4 percent.
By DAVID YOUNG
JLL