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Civics and Culture

The Urbanist’s Greatest Hits Of 2016

Another year, another great list of articles from our writers at The Urbanist. Here are our top ten articles from 2016 based on readership....

Community Pushes For Equity In 23rd & Union Development

Everyone who cares about affordable housing and equitable, community-driven development should be paying attention to 23rd and Union in the Central District. The developments...

Sunday Video: Holiday Fun At Sea-Tac

Sea-Tac Airport brings some holiday cheer to travelers. https://youtu.be/qsRmvNRajd8

Rainier & Henderson, Baby!

I can think of a few moments through life which stand large in my memory, formative scenes etched into my character. My parents and...

Merry Xmas Seattle, King County Got You A New Youth Jail

The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspection (SDCI) is expected to release its permitting decision on the King County Children And Family Justice Center...

(We Could Be) Heroes

I didn't understand what was going on. There were three passengers left. A silent young African-American man, possibly a UW student, or else passing...

Community Ownership Event Energizes Housing Advocates

Right before snow coated the Emerald City's streets on Thursday, more than a hundred housing advocates gathered at the Central Library to hear a panel...

Some Things Just Aren’t Supposed to Make Sense

"Heeegghhh," he said. "Aw yeah," I said. Just pretend you completely understand the guy, is what I told myself. Most of communication is body language anyway. When...