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Civics and Culture

Harrell’s Anti-Graffiti Plan Sees $1.2 Million Cut But Council Leaves It Mostly Intact

Last month, Mayor Harrell unveiled his definitive anti-graffiti plan, with a focus on both graffiti removal and allowing artists to create legally. The mayor's...

The Urbanist’s Thanksgiving Meatballs 2022

Just like in every household during the holidays, there are many Big Media indulgences as we trash one calendar and hang a new one....

Sunday Video: The Most Urbanist Soccer Arenas In North America

It's World Cup season! So maybe it's worth talking stock of American soccer (football) culture. Ray Delahanty at CityNerd takes stock of the top...

Sound Transit’s Board Needs To Act on Rider Experience Now

The Sound Transit board is asleep at the wheel. Riders can see it clearly when they venture onto Link. Walk into any station and...

Sunday Video: The Street Type That Breaks the Hierarchy

Paris is famed for its grand Hussmann-era boulevards. North American cities are famed for their dangerous stroads. Dave Amos of City Beautiful looks into...

Midweek Video: Can Groceries Be Delivered Too Quickly?

The gig economy has transformed the way we receive a lot of services, including deliver of groceries. Jason Slaughter of Not Just Bikes looks...

New “Digital Assistant” and Other Passenger-Facing Technology Ahead for Sound Transit

Sound Transit unveiled plans for a new "digital assistant" and passenger-facing technology program last week. The agency wants to build a single tool that...
The Urbanist Slate graphic lists following endorsements for the general election: King County Prosecutor: Leesa Manion LD34 Senate: Joe Nguyen LD22-1: Jessica Bateman LD34-1: Leah Griffin LD22-2: Beth Doglio LD43-1: Nicole Macri LD26-2: Matthew Macklin LD46 Senate: Javier Valdez LD29-2: Sharlett Mena LD27 Senate: Yasmin Trudeau LD46-2: Darya Farivar LD30 Senate: Claire Wilson LD48 Senate: Patty Kuderer LD47-2: Shukri Olow LD48-2 Amy Walen LD33-2: Mia Gregerson LD45 Senate: Manka Dhingra LD11-1: David Hackney LD32-1: Cindy Ryu LD34-2: Joe Fitzgibbon LD01-1: Davina Duerr LD36 Senate: Noel Frame LD21-1: Strom Peterson LD36-1: Julia Reed LD44 Senate: John Lovick LD36-2: Liz Berry LD44-1: Brandy Donaghy LD37-2: Chipalo Street KC Prop 1: Yes, KC Charter 1: Yes LD37 Senate: Rebecca Saldaña

General Election Day 2022: Your Last Minute Roundup of Urbanist Endorsements, Op-Eds, and Ballot...

With the news broadcasters going full wall-to-wall touch screens, it's obvious that Election Day is upon us. Turn in your ballot now. Don't wait...