To all our readers that donate, THANK YOU. Sunday was the last day of our fall subscriber drive and we we’re really impressed with all the support folks have shown.
If you read The Urbanist, you probably care about the future of Seattle. How will the city grow while remaining accessible and inclusive for anyone who wants to live here?
The short answer to that question is through better policy but the long answer is through individuals like you supporting organizations that make better policy possible. At the root of nearly all the important legislation passed by city council—before that legislation is passed—you’ll almost always find institutions enabling people to make change.
Fortunately, Seattle is full of civic engagement and replete with institutions that are pushing the boundaries of progress. Unfortunately, we aren’t making that progress quickly enough. We’re facing some of the worst crises the city has faced in the dual climate and housing crises. News and journalism is struggling to stay afloat financially while right-wing companies buy up local television.
If you’re a donor you’re already pushing back on these problems and it means a lot to everyone here at The Urbanist. If you’re a reader, we hope you continue reading but also decided to hop on this bus. Your support—even a small monthly donation—will really add up over time. And if your finances don’t allow it, you can also give volunteering a try, just drop us a line.
We’re going to build a better city together. Thank you again to everyone who does so much to support us!
Fall Subscriber Drive
Owen Pickford
Owen is a solutions engineer for a software company. He has an amateur interest in urban policy, focusing on housing. His primary mode is a bicycle but isn't ashamed of riding down the hill and taking the bus back up. Feel free to tweet at him: @pickovven.