The Urbanist Podcast: An Ambitious New Plan to Create Social Housing in Seattle
In this podcast episode, Ray and I discuss the current proposed ballot initiative to create a public development authority (PDA) that would be tasked...
Sunday Video: Top 10 Markets in North America
CityNerd ranks the ten best markets in North America and one of Seattle’s makes the list. But could it be better?
Rainier Beach Strives for Growth without Displacement
A Host of Market-Rate and Affordable Projects Are in the Works
Rainier Beach has long been one of Seattle’s most diverse and affordable neighborhoods. But...
Local Columnists Shrink from Seattle’s Growth and Vitality
Seattle is shrinking and that's a good thing, columnist Danny Westneat opined in the Seattle Times, making a very big deal of one year...
Sunday Video: Planning For Massive Growth
Many American regions are grappling with how to deal with growing populations. Often, those are on a fairly small scale with easy solutions, but...
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...
Sunday Video: Montréal Delivers a Most Impressive Elevated Transit Line
At RM Transit, Reece Martin takes a dive into Montréal’s planned elevated metro line. The line will use elevated segments that fit neatly into...
Sunday Video: What Happened When They Banned Cars?
City Beautiful takes on the contemporary movement to ban cars on certain streets in cities. What happens in communities when this policy is implemented?...