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Monthly Archives: February 2022

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Neighborhood Plans are High Minded Gatekeeping

Having attended a number of community meetings around Seattle, I can say that there are few things worse than watching a newcomer with ideas...

Concrete Companies Stonewall Striking Truck Drivers, Threatening Cascading Construction Delays

Concrete is not flowing in King County and several high-profile infrastructure projects threaten to be delayed as a result. Concrete mixer drivers are striking...

Meetup Video: February 2022 with Chamber CEO Rachel Smith

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfaCfLjpAHc This month's meetup featured Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce CEO Rachel Smith. The Urbanist discussed the state transportation package and other legislative priorities with...

State Transportation Budget Proposals Advance Major Seattle Projects

As the House and Senate transportation committees prepare to get their unified Move Ahead Washington transportation package through their respective houses, they are also...
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734 Homes Proposed in University Village Safeway Redevelopment Plans

Details are emerging on plans to replace the suburban-style Safeway grocery story adjacent to University Village Mall with an eight-story mixed-use development. The plans...
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Freezing Temperatures Prompt Opening of Severe Weather Shelters Across King County

With evening temperatures expected to descend into the 20s during the next few days, King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) is working in coordination...

What We’re Reading: Mount Baker Station, Ending Covid Protocols, and Reducing...

Mount Baker Station: Community members want to activate the Mount Baker Station area. Indigenous housing: Crosscut profiles a Chief Seattle Club housing project in Pioneer...

SDOT Adopts Policy Change to Allow More Marked Crosswalks Without Red...

For many years, the Seattle Department of Transportation's policy for justifying whether a crosswalk should be painted has been, counterintuitively, based on the number...