Neighborhoods: Over the past several years, the University District's complex social and economic issues have been painted in the news media with broad, dark strokes. Though the neighborhood has problems, as do many urban neighborhoods centered around transient student populations, the built fabric and community spirit that underlies the place is more than the silver lining of a dark troubled cloud. More.

Public Policy: The preservation and rehabilitation of historic buildings is an important part of a city's visual and cultural landscape and can also be an important component of community development and urban revitalization. Although there are numerous programs that serve historic preservation directly, there are also a wide variety of programs with compatible goals, such as incentives for low-income housing. More.

Young Voices: Reuben McKnight, a graduate student studying historic preservation at the University of Washington, came to Historic Seattle a couple of months ago looking for a summer internship. He also wound up with a position on the Seattle Landmarks Board thanks to the Get Engaged Program. More.

Preservation & Environment: Maintenance and historic building preservation go hand in hand. Basic upkeep of buildings and public spaces makes a huge impact on the health of historic districts. When Pioneer Square's neighborhood planning committee got together to consider how it might improve the quality of its historic environment, maintenance was a lynchpin. More.

Techniques & Technology: There are many historic houses in Seattle, many of which would never qualify for any historic register. Nonetheless, a lot of people are interested in the history of the house or apartment building they live in, and want to know more. Some people just want a historic photograph, which are pretty easy to come by in Seattle thanks to a Depression-era comprehensive survey, now housed in Bellevue at the Puget Sound Regional Archives. Some people, however, want to know more. More.

Pending Landmarks: Preserving historic schools is a complex issue that has gained increasing recognition over the past few years. The National Trust for Historic Preservation drew attention to this topic in 2001 by making it the theme of National Preservation Week. The Seattle chapter of the American Institute of Architects hosted a forum on historic school preservation in concert with last year's preservation week. More.