Monthly Archives: September 2017
Urbanist Tours: Rainier Avenue Video Recap
On Saturday morning, The Urbanist was pleased to be joined by Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and dozens of advocates for a walking tour...
Murray Resigns, Seattle Center Arena Moves Ahead
Mayor Ed Murray issued a resignation letter yesterday after a fifth man came forward--this time his cousin--alleging Murray had molested and raped him as...
It Was the Blurst of Times: Vox Makes Facile Comparison of...
This isn't the first time Matthew Yglesias, co-founder of Vox, has waded into Seattle issues from his national platform. And it's not the first...
Seattle Approves New Ownership of Empty Pit Downtown
A long idle giant pit near Seattle City Hall is poised to get a new owner and perhaps new life. The Civic Square site,...
Register Now: Urbanist Walking Tour – South Lake Union Boom
For our final walking tour of the year we're partnering with several local housing organizations to take a close look the development boom in...
PLUZ Considers 2017 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments
On Friday, the Seattle City Council considered a slate of possible amendments to the City's comprehensive plan during a meeting of the Planning, Land...
Next Urbanist Meetup is Tomorrow, September 12
Another month, another meetup with The Urbanist! This monthly social event is free and open to everyone. Come by if you want to meet...
Sunday Video: Urban Screen Printing
Many manhole covers, grates, and even pavers are actually full of interesting designs. Mental Floss shared a video this week showing how they can...