Monthly Archives: February 2022
Legislators Should Build on a Powerful Tool That Improves Cities and...
Walking among the gleaming towers in Seattle’s South Lake Union, there is a buzz in the air. The aroma of tantalizing restaurants, the din of...
Housing Benefit Districts Could Create Millions of Affordable Homes
One of the best bills this session has been quietly working its way through the legislature, and it’s time to pay attention as it...
Sunday Video: The Biggest Barrier to Transit Expansion?
Reece Martin talks about the challenges that transit projects can face by some community interests who may oppose aspects of a project. Martin specifically...
Introducing The Urbanist’s Podcast
In this preview of The Urbanist's forthcoming podcast, Natalie Argerious discusses the missing middle housing bill, HB 1782, which just might make it across...
Let’s Re-imagine Regional Passenger Rail in the Transportation Package
A few weeks ago, I decided I had to go to Portland to see an art show before it closed. The original plan included...
A Dozen Bills to Watch as Legislative Deadlines Loom
The Washington State Legislature crams its session into sixty days in even years, allowing lawmakers to dedicate more of the year to their campaigns,...
Transpo Notes: ST Enhanced Service Zone Bill Lives, Post-Apple Cup Link...
This week’s Transpo Notes highlights include: SEA's new International Arrivals Facility, an advancing ST4 bill, a report on the post-Apple Cup Link meltdown, new...
Scoping a Light Rail Service Restructure for Downtown Tacoma
This is the first of a two-part series where I'll review the Downtown Tacoma transit network and evaluate it for potential improvements and efficiencies...