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...
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...