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SDOT said it would prioritize busses rather than bikes on Rainer, but instead cars continue to win out over both.
Last month, The Urbanist reported on the Seattle Department of Transportation's (SDOT's) plan to add a short stretch of northbound bus-only lane to Rainier Avenue north of Columbia City, with the intention of extending that lane north to I-90 and the soon-to-open Judkins Park light rail station in the next...
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About Here takes a dive into corner retail and front yard and accessory commercial units in single-family areas. Architects have a lot...
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It has been a big week for housing news in Seattle! This edition of housing notes will discuss news related to Amazon's...
Direct I-5 and SR 99 Alternatives Reemerge for Everett Link Light...
Sound Transit is rethinking its costly crook to Paine Field.
Sound Transit revealed new alternatives for Everett Link light rail this week that...
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Soon a new change in Washington State law will take effect that could give jurisdictions another set of tools to reduce speeds...
The Urbanist Podcast: Architectural Scrabble with Mike Eliason of Larch Lab
As founder of Larch Lab, a design studio and think tank devoted to climate adaptive architecture and urbanism, Mike Eliason holds a wealth of...
The Urbanist Podcast: Seattle Public School’s Mixed Year-End Report Card
In this episode, professional educator and managing editor Natalie Argerious tolerates my raving parent commentary about the 2021-2022 public school year. The kids have...
The Urbanist Podcast: Is Transit Back?
In this episode, reporter Ray Dubicki and I talk transit and mobility. Specifically we take on the thorny question of whether or not transit...
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Explore Tacoma Link’s Hilltop Expansion with The Urbanist
Urbanist reporter Kevin Le wrote the authoritative guide to Tacoma's Hilltop light rail expansion, a 2.4 mile extension to Line T that opens up...
Join Toshiko Grace Hasegawa, Seattle Port Commissioner, at Our June 14th...
On Tuesday June 14th, we are looking forward to a stimulating conversation with Toshiko Grace Hasegawa, who has served on the Seattle Port Commission...
Pedal, Stretch, Pastries: Book Event with Kelli Refer
Celebrate bike month with Kelli Refer, author of "Pedal, Stretch, Breathe: The Yoga of Bicycling," on Saturday, June 18th, 11am-12:30pm. The event will include...
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