Monthly Archives: July 2017
Pike Place Market Expands With MarketFront, Tour On Saturday
The evolution of Pike Place Market continues with a physical expansion of the market. In late June, the market heralded the opening of its...
Vote Yes On Prop 1: Access For All
Editor's Note: This King County proposition wasn't included in our original primary endorsements post, but better late than never! Vote by August 1st.
We endorse...
UW Subject To Seattle’s Preservation Ordinance, Says High Court
Local preservationists were dealt a significant victory today in a Supreme Court ruling that partially settled the primacy of Seattle's preservation ordinance. The unanimous...
Eastlake Project Delivers New Public Plaza, Pedestrian Street
A new public plaza space in Eastlake has gotten its blessing from the Seattle City Council. Constructed by a private developer, the 4,573-square foot plaza...
Roosevelt RapidRide Predictably Scales Back Bike Plans
On Tuesday, the Seattle City Council got an update on the proposed Roosevelt RapidRide corridor. Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) staff shared details on...
Part One: So You Think You’re An Urbanist?
Readings To Challenge Your Urbanism
“Without theory we can scarcely claim to know our own identity.” – David Harvey
So you think you’re an urbanist, right?...
Dissecting MFTE: 855 New Units Added In 2016 But Rent Limit...
The Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) program has approved 7,518 affordable units, as of the end of 2016. 855 affordable units were officially added to...
Tonight: Join Futurewise and TCC for Urbanist Trivia!
Test your metropolitan mettle! Join Transportation Choices Coalition and Futurewise for a fun urbanist trivia night hosted by The Urbanist. Nerd out with questions...