The Seattle Times’ Suburban Dream Doesn’t Match Urban Realities
In yet another hit piece aimed at local government, The Suburban Seattle Times is questioning an effort to increase the efficiency of city streets....
University District Rezone Up For Public Review
The University District is a major neighborhood in North Seattle, home to some 14,000 residents and key institutions like the University of Washington. Change...
Seattle 2035: Council Taking The Plan On The Road
Last week, I penned a piece on seven key features of the Seattle 2035 comprehensive plan. But what I neglected to mention is that...
Councilmember O’Brien Unveils Backyard Cottage Proposal
If you were beginning to think backyard cottages were going to end up on the legislative agenda backburner, think again. Councilmember Mike O'Brien has...
Seven Takeaways On The Recommended Plan For Seattle 2035
Seattle’s major comprehensive plan update is entering its final stages before final adoption mid-year. Mayor Ed Murray released his Recommended Plan last week, which...
Sunday Video: RiverCity Gothenburg
Göteborg is thinking big. The Swedish city is under going a major conversation about how to accommodate new residents, jobs, and services over the next...
Preparing For Takeoff: Seatac Airport’s Big Expansion Plans
The Port of Seattle is working through an update to its Airport Master Plan for Seatac. This planning effort comes at a critical time...
Endorsement: Convention Center Addition Public Benefit Requests
The Urbanist Board of Directors has submitted a letter to the Seattle Department of Transportation endorsing several neighborhood organizations' public benefit requests for the...