Yearly Archives: 2018
Sunday Video: The History of Redlining in Seattle
https://youtu.be/mBQE5rrWDfA
KCTS9 has a very short video on the history of redlining in Seattle and the long-lasting impacts of the practise.
What We’re Reading: New Fast Ferry, Poaching Riders, and Parking E-Scooters
Stepping away: Councilmember Rob Johnson has chosen not to seek reelection in 2019 ($).
Blueburbs: The suburbs helped deliver a progressive victory for the United States...
Gangsta Phone Etiquette, Deep Breaths & Kindness Rising
It's the urban fashion du jour for how to hold a phone, and it confounds me.
You hold your phone, which is not on speakerphone,...
Car Tabs Was Not a GOP Cudgel: Democrats Dominated in Sound...
Ultimately, Washington State Democrats did not pass a bill lowering car tab valuations last session despite Republicans and drive-time conservative radio hosts driving a...
As Mayor’s Budget Adds Police, SPD Data Shows 911 Calls Massively...
This month, the Seattle Police Department released a new tool for Seattle residents to get an idea of how many "calls for service" the...
Carbon Fee Goes Down, but Democrats Make Midterm Gains
Let's start with the bad news. Initiative 1631 did not pass and Washington state will not have a fee on carbon pollution to invest...
Top Urbanist Action: Vote Out the Bums
Well it's Election Day and polls close at 8pm. Find your nearest ballot box here or drop it in the mail box in time to...
Lid I-5 Campaign Gains Momentum, High Profile Support
On November 2nd, Seattle City Councilmember Mike O'Brien became the latest politician to formally endorse the campaign to build a freeway lid over Interstate...