Yearly Archives: 2018
City Council Poised to Reform Implementation of LOS Standards and New...
On Wednesday, the Seattle City Council's held the last Planning, Land Use, and Zoning Committee meeting of the year. Three items were on the...
Durkan’s SDOT Director Pick Could Jumpstart Stalled Department
After nearly a year of interim directors, Mayor Jenny Durkan on Tuesday announced her pick to lead the Seattle Department of Transportation. Sam Zimbabwe,...
My Name is Alex and I’m Here to Help Grow The...
My name is Alexander Wheeler, but you can call me Alex. I am the new Operations and Development Manager for The Urbanist. I’m your...
Visions of a Green Future for Battery Street
Recharge the Battery is working hard to ensure that the Battery Street Tunnel sites are transformed into much needed green space for Belltown.
As the...
City Council Registers Three New Landmarks and Accidentally Blows Hole in...
On Monday, the Seattle City Council formally registered three more historic structures to the city landmarks register. The suite of new landmarks include a...
Introducing Alex Wheeler, Operations and Development Coordinator
The Urbanist is approaching its fifth anniversary. From the start, we've wanted to help shape a better city for all. We know building a...
Governor Inslee’s Capital Gains Tax Would Invest in Climate Action
New taxes would create $3.7 billion in revenue, helping to fund investments in cleaner buildings and electric powered transportation.
Last week Governor Jay Inslee's proposed...
Wonkabout Washington: Legislative Preview
With just a few weeks left in 2018, Futurewise is looking ahead to the 2019 legislative session. The November elections substantially changed the make-up...