Staff Biography

Doug Trumm

Publisher

Doug Trumm started volunteering with The Urbanist in 2015 as a writer and has served as editor and publication director. He graduated from the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance at UW in 2019 with a concentration in (you guessed it) urban policy. He lives in East Fremont/West Wallingford and loves to explore the city on his bike. His cat Ole is a national treasure. Follow him on Twitter @dmtrumm or send him an email at doug [at] theurbanist [dot] org.

Recent Articles

A group of young people stand by the railing at Kerry Point with the Space Needle and downtown skyscrapers looming in the distance.

Seattle’s Population Blows Past 800,000 in Latest State Estimates

Seattle has officially surpassed the 800,000 population mark, setting a record high of 816,600 residents in new state estimates released Friday. That marks the fifth year in a a row that the Emerald City's growth rate has exceeded 2%, making Seattle one of the fastest-growing cities in the country.
Balducci has her glasses up on her head and smiles. She stands in front of a forest.

Balducci Claims County Executive Race Lead, John Wilson Mired in Scandal

The race for King County Executive is heating up, and King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci says that she has the edge based on her internal polling. King County Council Chair Girmay Zahilay came in a close second in the poll, and King County Assessor John Wilson was a distant third, weighted down by stalking and harassment allegations.
Sara Nelson holds a microphone and wears a white button-up shirts. She sits a long table next to Alexis Rinck, who wears a black blazer and hoop earrings.

Seattle Council Candidates Spar at Mobility and Housing Forum

Check out the key takeaways from the Seattle City Council candidate forum focused on mobility and housing issues that happened earlier this month. An urbanist consensus emerged among some, but not all issues.
Harrell holds ceremonial gold scissors to cut the red ribbon on a widen sidewalk next to a new protected bike lane on Pike Street on the I-5 overpass bridge to Capitol Hill. The new convention center is in the background.

Seattle Leaders Tout Bike and Pedestrian Upgrades for Pike and Pine

On June 11, Seattle officials celebrated the completion of a major overhaul of Pike Street and Pine Street, improving connectivity between Downtown and Capitol Hill. The project features planter-protected bike lanes, wider sidewalks, public art, and a one-block pedestrianization near the Market.
A group of about 20 advocates pose with signs next to House-y the social housing mascot

Harrell Proposes $2 Million Loan to Kickstart Seattle Social Housing Developer

On Monday, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a proposal for a $2 million bridge loan to the Seattle Social Housing Developer. Harrell campaigned against the successful grassroots social housing funding measure in the recent February election, but is pledging support going forward.