Subterfuge
John (a different John, not the fellow from the 358 posts) seems to come from another age. Multicolored crumbs pepper his dry lips and beard. His...
Joke’s On You, Seattle!
It’s April Fools' Day. We here at The Urbanist understand division of labor as vital for the creation of vibrant cities. And we know...
Togetherness
That guy is sleeping on the cement again, next to the comfort station at the Rainier Beach terminal. What food do I have, I...
Bus Fights, as Told by Nathan
You know I love to write, but I also love public speaking! And some bus stories are just too much fun not to get...
Call to Action: Save Transit, Contact Seattle Council to Double STBD Funding
The Seattle City Council will decide the fate of the Seattle Transportation Benefit District (STBD) on July 27th. The Urbanist has partnered with Seattle...
Sunday Video: The Neighborhood Between The Lines
In Chinatown-International District, policymakers face big decisions on how and where to locate Ballard and West Seattle light rail expansion. Community members highlight, in...
Uptown Advocates Demand Better Multimodal Plan for Seattle Center Arena Renovation
On Wednesday, the Uptown Alliance, in conjunction with several other advocacy groups, issued a blistering comment letter on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS,...
Shake’N’Bake III: Skip-Stopping and Newbies
This is a follow-up to a recent story on sleepers, newbies and working together. Click here for an addendum on sleepers; this follow-up is about newbie drivers and...