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Transit Oriented Development

Pride Place TOD ribbon cutting

At Capitol Hill’s Pride Place, LGBTQIA+ seniors can continue to thrive in the close-knit community they helped create

By Sound Transit

Sound Transit's role in fostering regional growth goes beyond delivering a great ride. We’re supporting vibrant, livable com… Read more
Branches of a tree are reflected in the windows of a Link light rail vehicle

Transit is sustainable: Hop on board this Earth Month!

By Hannah Cottle

Sometimes, the benefits of public transportation on our environment are spelled out in front of us: reducing dependency on c… Read more
A rendering of four townhomes

Thinking outside the box to bring more affordable housing to the Rainier Valley 

By Kat Netzler

Few of us have been immune to the pressures of our region’s rising housing costs over the past decade, but some communities,… Read more
Passengers get on and off the train at Roosevelt Station.

2022: The year in pictures

By Katie Metzger

It's hard to believe that another year has come and gone, but there is no shortage of memorable moments to reflect on in 202… Read more
Photo of Cedar Crossing TOD, next door to Roosevelt Station

New vibrant, affordable apartments open next to Roosevelt Station

By Katie Metzger

Affordable housing near transit can transform communities and change lives.  For Cedar Crossing residents Sofia Guia… Read more