SDCI Releases Recommendation on UW’s Campus Master Plan, Community Leaders Remain Concerned
On Thursday, the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) issued a recommendation on the University of Washington Campus Master Plan update. The master...
Sunday Video: Vexill … Vexett … Vexulu … Washington Needs a New Flag
From the sublime (New Mexico) to the ugly charming (Maryland) there are excellent state flags in the United States. Washington's is not one of...
The Urbanist Podcast: A Rainier By Any Other Name
In this podcast, managing editor Natalie Argerious and reporter Ray Dubicki talk about the names we put on places and events. It's the second...
New Seattle Law Opens Door to Childcare within a 15-Minute Walk of Every Home
A land-use ordinance passed by Seattle City Council marks a first step in increasing access to childcare across the city.
Councilmember Dan Strauss (District...
A Capital Gains Tax for Seattle? New Progressive Revenue Measure Enters the Conversation
Proposed by Councilmember Andrew Lewis, the new tax would fund housing and homeless services
With the Covid recession already putting local governments' budgets into the...
Are North Seattle’s Legislators Opposed to Protecting Vulnerable Road Users?
Last week, the sexist, anti-bike (see second image below), anti-safe streets "neighborhood group" Save 35th Ave NE, who has been demanding that the 35th...
King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci Headlines Our February Meetup This Tuesday
We are excited to be joined by King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci for our monthly meetup Tuesday February 11th. Balducci is a leader in...
Nathan Talks to NPR and Slate About That Virus
Well, everyone else is talking about it. Here I am trying to be extra diplomatic while still being interesting and truthful. The Slatearticle is derived...