What an incredible bird’s eye view of the Puget Sound region, urban and rural! We’re excited to be working with @forterranw and King County on a visualization about the Transfer of Development Rights policy and marketplace, which helps focus growth in existing urban areas while conserving rural lands like working farmland and forests. The entire region benefits with vibrant, walkable neighborhoods and habitat protection. 📷: Katie Stege
Posted: 10.25.2017
Tomorrow evening in Seattle, the ARCADE Fall Salon addresses city-building and resiliency. The 2015-2016 Runstad Affiliate Fellows will share insights from their year investigating Auckland, New Zealand. If you can't attend, the feature story is available online: http://arcadenw.org/article/a-city-to-love
Posted: 10.25.2017
We are happy to share that Mithun has earned a JUST label from International Living Future Institute! The JUST program aligns closely with our mission and values, and provides a transparent framework for our continuous efforts to support staff and advance Design for Positive Change. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2i0nR1x
Posted: 10.23.2017
When it opens in spring 2018, Block 136 will contribute to 24/7 activity in the Pearl District with a mix of office, residential, retail and restaurant spaces in two buildings. At the mid-block, a public courtyard features dining spaces and bocce to bring neighbors together. Images: Mir (@mir.no )
Posted: 10.20.2017
Weekend site analysis by canoe! We recently explored estuary habitat and adjacent neighborhoods threatened by sea level rise and environmental injustice as part of the Resilient by Design Bay Area Challenge. Learn about the Home Team and follow our journey at @mithun_hometeam_rbd.
Posted: 10.19.2017
Mithun’s Hilary Noll and many of our collaborators contributed to this article in BuildingGreen, Inc. about challenges and opportunities in building affordable housing that is sustainable, healthy and supports community. Check it out! http://bit.ly/2kWvQl3 #DesignforPositiveChange
Posted: 10.18.2017
University of California, Irvine Mesa Court Towers received a 2017 ENR California Best Projects Award of Merit in Higher Education/Research. Congratulations to Hensel Phelps and our entire project team! Learn more about the vibrant living/learning community: http://bit.ly/2ymzE3U
Posted: 10.13.2017
The Mesa Nueva team spent time in San Diego this week scouting photos with Bruce Damonte and noticing the details that make this neighborhood a memorable place to live. 📷: Barron Peper
Posted: 10.13.2017
On a recent Friday, grasshoppers sprang to life through mindful geometry when Frances Lee shared her love for origami as part of Mithun’s Creative Series.
Posted: 10.11.2017
We're excited to be in Atlanta this week for the EcoDistricts Summit, exploring how neighborhood- and district-scale innovation can address critical issues like equity and resilience that face city makers today. Mithun is a founding member of EcoDistricts and we continue to support their groundbreaking work that benefits all of us. Learn more: http://www.summit.ecodistricts.org/
Posted: 10.10.2017
