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Civics and Culture

Late Night Conversations in Rainier Beach

  Two teens board at Henderson. They walk to the back, then immediately turn around and walk back up, looking for seats as far away...

Sunday Video: Is It Wrong To Fly?

https://youtu.be/88Cd5H3kmXQ In this video, Joss Fong and her colleagues at Vox ask the question, “Is it wrong to fly?” They examine the impacts of air...

The Urbanist Podcast: Disney Is a Weird Urban Utopia

The first thing you have to know about this podcast is that I just got back from Disneyland and the Star Wars Rise of...
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Ry Armstrong Lays Out Progressive Contrast Against Mayor Harrell

Last month, actor and union representative Ry Armstrong jumped in the Seattle mayor's race, arguing Bruce Harrell is dropping the ball on a plethora of issues. In their interview with The Urbanist, Armstrong explained what they'd do differently.

Explore Culture, History and Urban Design in the Chinatown International District this July

This July a packed events schedule in the Chinatown/International District provides extra incentive to become better acquainted with this historic neighborhood’s evolving streetscape. Home...
Green Lake Park as of Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Doug Trumm)

Pedestrians Wonder Where to Go as Mayor Durkan Closes 15 Major Parks

In a move to combat coronavirus spread, Mayor Jenny Durkan announced yesterday that 15 of Seattle's largest or most popular parks would be closed...

Meetup Video: November 2021 with Crystal Fincher

https://youtu.be/nr__sWOcbis Crystal Fincher is a political consultant and host of the Hacks & Wonks show. She joined The Urbanist as the November guest speaker. Hear...

Seattle Council Extends Eviction Moratorium Through December

Being evicted for nonpayment of rent won't really be a thing for Seattle tenants in 2020--at least if tenants assert the rights they won...