Editorial Board
The Urbanist was founded in 2014 to examine and influence urban policies. We believe cities provide unique opportunities for addressing many of the most challenging social, environmental, and economic problems. We serve as a resource for promoting and disseminating ideas, creating community, increasing political participation, and improving the places we live.
Facing a housing slowdown, foisting more costs onto new homes to fund a hodgepodge of transportation projects is a terrible idea.
The four members of...
Take the challenge and go carless from October 2 to 8.
For the last two years, Disability Rights Washington has invited elected leaders and policymakers...
This month, King County voters have the chance to significantly expand our county’s capacity to support people experiencing mental health crises by passing the...
At a public meeting on Thursday afternoon, the Sound Transit Board of Directors intend to select preferred station locations for the light rail system's...
Design review is currently under the microscope, with a stakeholder process evaluating the problems of housing delays and racial inequity. The Seattle City Council...
Seattle is nearing its final 2023-2024 budget and some big decisions are still in flux. The Mayor’s budget puts parking enforcement back in the...
Third Avenue in downtown Seattle is a place where many a plan goes to die, and yet the planning efforts keep stacking up. The...
Cops often earn triple the salaries of Seattle's social service workers; pay inequity is undermining the city's response to homelessness.
Seattle's response to homelessness hinges...