Monthly Archives: September 2021
2021 Fall Transit Service Changes Are Coming to Puget Sound Agencies
The fall service changes are coming to transit agencies across Puget Sound. They won't all happen at the same but there are some very...
Two Very Different Pedestrian Bridges Coming to the Seattle Waterfront
The overhaul of the Seattle Waterfront, while not exactly close to completely wrapping up, is starting to take shape before our eyes. With work...
Growing a Neighborhood Around 130th Street Station
Light rail is coming to North Seattle at 130th Street in 2025. Thanks to advocacy by the many grassroots organizers involved in the Move...
Events, Activities, and Advocacy for Urbanists, September 2021
To spread the word about ways our community of readers can engage with furthering the mission of The Urbanist to improve cities and quality...
The View From Nathan’s Bus: The Gift and the Question –...
Felt this way before.
These are sensations I have before today appreciated. But distance away can clarify things, bring into sharp relief what you've forgotten...
Nikkita Oliver Is Our Urbanist Meetup Guest on September 14th
Nikkita Oliver is our featured guest at The Urbanist's monthly meetup on September 14th. Oliver (they/them) is a community organizer, cultural worker, artist, attorney,...
Sunday Video: Why Did Cities Build Downtown Malls?
https://youtu.be/PFG90WI8wI4
Dave Amos explores the history and life of downtown malls in North America. He points out their pitfalls and what alternatives may be better...
Durkan Text Scandal Whistleblowers Sue City for Retaliation
Whistleblowers in the scandal around Mayor Jenny Durkan's missing texts and mishandling of public records requests have filed suit against the City of Seattle...