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A construction crane over a building under construction with another building under construction across the street and workers standing between them.

A Housing Advocate’s Guide to Commenting on Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan Update

The Urbanist has reported on the rezoning concepts unveiled for Seattle's 2024 Major Comprehensive Plan Update, which will guide growth in the city for...

Swim Classes Save Lives, But It’s Hard to Snag a Spot in Seattle

Last summer I signed my daughter up for a 15 minute private swim lesson at Little Fish Swim School. After a 45 minute bike...

No Sign of Republican Wave, Washingtonians Turn to Democrats for Housing Fixes

Washington State Democrats enjoy a resounding 20-point edge in a generic state legislature ballot, according to a recent Crosscut/Elway poll. Neither President Joe Biden...
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Bellevue’s Parking Obsession is Climate Arson

During my research and writing of the Downtown Bellevue development articles, I actively estimated the amount of parking spaces that Bellevue had recently added...

A Vision for Better Bus Rapid Transit Planning in Tacoma

Pierce Transit’s first bus rapid transit (BRT) line remains in the design phase, the first line of a system in Pierce County called Stream....

What Do We Want From Our Next Seattle?

What do we want this city to be? And who do we want it to belong to? In a recent essay published by the New...
The photo is of a heartbreaking memorial of flowers and floral pinwheels left on a light pole by Jennette’s loved ones near where she lost her life. A light rail train is in the background. The sign that’s part of the memorial says “My sister Jennette was hit by 2 cars on June 6. One driver hit and ran. She was a daughter, aunt and mother. We want justice for our family and her son. Forever loved and missed.

Solving Seattle’s Traffic Death Crisis Demands Citywide Infrastructure Investment

On Sunday, June 6, 2021, Jennette, a young mother, was struck by two drivers and killed while exiting the Columbia City light rail station...

Opening Streets to Play Creates Powerful Community Connections

Last summer, we started organizing block parties. We applied for a permit from the city, and blocked off either end of our street to...