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Strong Student Support Advances Police Alternatives in U District

Last week, the University of Washington Graduate and Professional Student Senate voted in favor of creating an unarmed community response system for non-violent calls...
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Launching Spring Subscriber Drive to Grow The Urbanist

The Urbanist has launched its Spring Subscriber Drive and we're asking you to become a monthly donor or give an annual gift to #GrowTheUrbanist....
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Welcome to the Move Ahead Washington Era

The final hours of the 2022 legislative session on Thursday night brought the last votes needed to bring the Move Ahead Washington transportation package...
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HB 1099 Fails: Legislators Let the Clock Run Out on Climate and Housing Action

The final chapter of HB 1099, a bill that would have updated Washington State's Growth Management Act (GMA) to address pressing needs like the...
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Harrell Considering Easing Micro Housing Restrictions

Despite skyrocketing housing prices across Washington State, the state legislature has failed to pass any bills easing statewide housing restrictions and promoting missing middle...

Tacoma Town Center to Revitalize Urban Core

Close your eyes for a moment and think of downtown Tacoma. What do you see? Where do you like to go? Chances are, most...

Shoreline Moves Ahead With Highway Expansion On Seattle’s Doorstep

The City of Shoreline has been working diligently to prepare for the arrival of Link light rail in the city, as Sound Transit works...

Market Street Developments Are Creating A New Urban Neighborhood East of Ballard

There’s a spot just inside Seattle's Gilman Park where the scent of turned earth and new asphalt mingles with that of cooking grains coming...