Neighborhoods: Vacancy rates, schmacancy rates. Pioneer Square was the birthplace of historic preservation in Seattle. The Square's preservation successes have been ignored in the press, but good things are afoot in Seattle's oldest neighborhood. More.

Public Policy: Although there are a variety of incentive programs specifically geared towards the preservation of historic buildings, most people are primarily familiar with tax incentives at the federal and local levels. However, there is another class of incentives that falls under the rubric of "regulatory relief," that can be very important to developers. Regulatory relief for registered landmarks in Seattle can come in the form of building code variances, zoning use variances, and density bonuses. One of the more complex regulatory incentives is a type of density bonus, known variously as Transfer of Developable Rights (TDR) or Transfer of Development Credits (TDC) programs. More.

Young Voices: Getting a good job in the Seattle area is challenging, but not impossible. There are many other parts of the country in which professional, entry-level job opportunities are more plentiful. This is, however, a city and region that appreciates initiative and creativity, and values what you can do (and have done) as much as what you studied in college or graduate school, and where you got your degree. More.

Preservation & Environment: Increased suburbanization threatens both the natural and the cultural environment. How might preservationists and environmentalists join forces to save our best cultural landscapes? More.

Techniques & Technology: What historic colors are lurking under layers of paint on Seattle's historic homes? Find out September 27. More.

Pending Landmarks: Lawyer Tom Kelly and Historic Seattle's Preservation Advocate Heather MacIntosh spar on the hypothetical pros and cons of preserving King County's Courthouse. More.