Across the street from the Metropolitan Market is a large hole with fencing around it.  If you are wondering what is going on, ask the architects on the project Tiscareno Associates, known for designing mixed-use projects around the Puget Sound.  The Queen Anne project, dubbed the Sweet Briar will house 39 living units covering one 13,000 sq. yard block.

According to the architects, the design goal of this urban infill project was to integrate high quality retail that maximizes street level traffic with residential buildings that maximize views.

The Seattle City Council voted to place limits on those big “mega houses” (or McMansions, if you will) that are popping up around the neighborhood. “This is one of the issues I hear most about from neighborhoods all over Seattle,” said Councilmember Sally J. Clark. “I’m pleased we have passed this new legislation to reign in the rush of oversized houses in our neighborhoods.” Among the limits, the legislation would adjust the formula for how much of a lot may be covered by the structure.

Whole Foods is being sued by the Interbay Urban Center for breaking their lease, according to a lawsuit that was filed in King County Superior Court.

The lawsuit claims Whole Foods owes the Interbay Urban Center $68 million in damages, raising doubts that the new store may never open. Our sister site Magnolia Voice broke the story this afternoon, and they have more details on the lawsuit and the potential fallout.