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Monthly Archives: March 2022

Meetup Video: March 2022 with Anna Zivarts

Anna Zivarts joined for The Urbanist's March meetup. Zivarts is director of the Disability Mobility Initiative at Disability Rights Washington and is a low-vision...
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HB 1099 Fails: Legislators Let the Clock Run Out on Climate...

The final chapter of HB 1099, a bill that would have updated Washington State's Growth Management Act (GMA) to address pressing needs like the...
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Housing Notes: 16-Story Tower Proposed in Kirkland and 114 Middle-Income Homes...

The Puget Sound Regional Council adopted a Regional Housing Strategy which could have a big impact on housing growth -- if cities and counties...

The Urbanist Podcast: Looking for The Hot New Neighborhood

Covering development for a city like Seattle gives The Urbanist a unique view into the spots where development concentrates. Even so, it’s useful once...

City Sweeps Civic Square Encampments as Tower Construction Nears

On Wednesday morning, the Seattle Police Department cleared the sidewalks opposite City Hall of homeless encampments, giving the 16 remaining campers two-hour notice. The...

Snohomish County’s Newest Backyard Cottage Law Could Accelerate Exurban Sprawl

The Snohomish County Council moved to expand allowances for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) such as backyard cottages in rural areas this week. However, the...
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When Heroes Leave: What Russell Wilson Meant To Seattle

On Tuesday, the Seattle Seahawks announced a blockbuster trade sending champion quarterback Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos. In exchange, Seattle receives three players...

Midweek Video: Top 10 Public Markets in the USA, CAN, and...

CityNerd ranks the top ten public markets in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Seattle makes the list.