Civics and Culture

My Seattle

​Seattle is many things to many people. You carve out a niche, and it becomes your understanding of the place, your very own personal...

My Name is Alex and I’m Here to Help Grow The Urbanist

My name is Alexander Wheeler, but you can call me Alex. I am the new Operations and Development Manager for The Urbanist. I’m your...

Sunday Video: Lid I-5—Big Ideas Make A Difference

https://youtu.be/dgJYWleJC84 In this short video, several public space experts and community leaders explain why the campaign to lid I-5 is an important opportunity for Seattle...

Lost in the Greenwoods

"How's it goin', old school," said one man to another. They shared in the brotherhood of being tall, a slow-hipped swagger from the American...

New Design in Public Exhibit Brings the Global Migration Crisis Close to Home

"Sanctuary: Design for Belonging" runs from December 6th to February 23rd at The Center for Architecture & Design, 1010 Western Ave. The floor to ceiling collage...

Nathan on the Sev—Whoops I mean the 5

This one is a companion piece of sorts to one below. --- He swaggered onboard with the lost hope of a man who wished he ruled the...

KING 5 Interview With Nathan Vass

In case you missed the broadcast earlier this week, here it is online! Hope you enjoy! A huge thank you to Joseph Suttner, Suzie Wiley, Julia, and...

Nathan on the Sev—Whoops I Mean 21

I suspect my early formative days, spent as they were in the predominantly black and otherwise ethnic neighborhoods in South Central LA, have left...