Investments in infrastructure such as high-speed rail are critical for successful regional growth and prosperity.
By DOUG DEMERS and ALEXANDER THOMSON
B+H Architects
Thomson
The Cascadia Region has always enjoyed a high status as a desirable place to live. Seattle is currently ranked No. 13 in U.S. News’ 25 best places to live in the U.S. in 2020-2021. As the U.S. population becomes increasingly mobile, it is no surprise that estimates predict an additional 3.6 million new residents by 2050.
In addition to the predicted influx of residents from outside the region, the accelerated adoption of remote work practices has caused a mini in-state migration as workers liberated from the downtown office tower follow their lifestyle dreams. Realtors in the Methow Valley and San Juan County are reporting record years.
Vancouver-based Leckie Studio is a 20-person practice founded by architect Michael Leckie in 2015. The studio operates across a range of scales and typologies, including architecture, interiors, product design and environmental design. During his architectural internship, Michael Leckie worked at firms including Patkau Architects in Vancouver and Atelier 66 in Athens, Greece, developing an appreciation […]