Yearly Archives: 2025

Join The Urbanist at Thursday Social to Talk Seattle Growth Plan

The Complete Communities Coalition will join us to share how we can ensure city council hears our voices on the One Seattle Plan. The social is from 6pm to 8pm on March 20 at TeKu Tavern.
Ferguson wears a dark suit and stands at a lectern gesturing with his right hand.

Op-Ed: We Need a Bolder Bob Ferguson as Governor

We need a Bob Ferguson like we had in 2017 who stands up to and confronts Trump, John Burbank opines. We need a Bob Ferguson who fights for all of us to thrive, setting an example of what is possible as the federal government descends into a kleptocracy.

Who Is Hunter George, Sound Transit’s Newest Board Member?

A longtime councilmember from the small city of Fircrest, George brings a regional perspective on behalf of the South Sound area and an acknowledgement of the strong headwinds that Sound Transit faces, particularly in Pierce County.
Light rail tracks run down the median of MLK Way in Columbia City station with new four story buildings on either side.

Sound Transit Selects Design Approach for Graham Street Infill Station

Following an early planning process for the Graham Street infill station, Sound Transit has formally selected a particular location and design approach for the future Rainier Valley station.

Council Candidate Dionne Foster Shares Vision for Denser, More Affordable Seattle

Policy expert Dionne Foster has jumped into the race to unseat Seattle Council President Sara Nelson, and the election is set to serve as a referendum on the entire council's direction. Check out our interview with Foster.

Sunday Video: One Way to Speed Up Light Rail South of...

For years, transit proponents have pitched ideas to improve reliability and speed of Link light rail south of Chinatown-International District. The circuitous, slow, and...
A woman leads a lass which is sitting around folding tables in the parking lot of the tool library building, and its rows of garage doors.

Op-Ed: Why Your City Needs a Tool Library

Nearly a dozen tool libraries are operating in the Puget Sound region and Kirkland is aiming to join the club. Here's what tool libraries add to communities.

Harrell’s Democracy Voucher Levy Proposal Sticks with Status Quo

This summer, voters will get a chance to show their support for Seattle’s innovative Democracy Voucher program when its funding levy comes up for renewal. While critics would like to see adjustments made, democracy vouchers have led to a more diverse pool of local candidates while giving more people a chance to donate to campaigns.