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History of Exclusion on the Eastside Connects Past to Present-Day Advocacy
On Wednesday, February 22nd, 5:30-6:30pm, a coalition of organizations, including partners of The Urbanist, is offering an event that tells the story of the...
New Sound Transit CEO Supports Exploring Eastside-only Light Rail, Shares Thoughts on Fare-Free Transit
Although she's only been on the job for six weeks, newly-hired Sound Transit CEO Julie Timm already has been put in the spotlight for...
Eastside Cities Consider Tenant Protections — with Varying Outcomes for Residents
On Tuesday evening, residents, advocates, and rental housing groups packed into the physical and virtual chambers of Newcastle City Hall. Amid some minor code...
Sound Transit Should Open Eastside Light Rail Stations in 2023 as Planned to Rebuild...
As a bustling region that over four million people call home, central Puget Sound deserves a high-quality transit system to move us around safely...
The Urbanist 2022 Questionnaire Responses: Eastside, North Sound, and the Rest
The Urbanist Elections Committee invited candidates throughout the Puget Sound Region to submit a questionnaire response. This post will go through the remaining responses,...
Housing for Homeless Coming to the Eastside Despite Opposition
Despite public perception, our region’s homelessness crisis affects our Eastside communities and is not just a Seattle problem. Supportive services, including permanent supportive housing...
Metro Restoring Some Eastside Bus Service on Six Routes Starting June 26th
King County Metro has announced service improvements for six bus routes on the Eastside. About 150 weekly trips will be added to Routes 208,...
What We’re Reading: Failure To Test, Greater Eastside Transit, and Economic Shock
Hunker down: Washington Governor Jay Inslee has issued a mandatory order that residents stay home to slow the spread of COVID-19. Meanwhile, local businesses...