Annual Seattle Design Festival Kicks Off August 20
It's time to get ready for the 12th annual Seattle Design Festival, which will be held August 20-26 at locations across the city. This...
Let’s Throw Shade on Aurora Avenue
Street-end plazas would create space for trees, community, and safety on one of Seattle's hottest, and most dangerous, streets for pedestrians.
Last week was...
Ambitious Planning and a Decade of Growth Are Transforming Downtown Bothell
Downtown Bothell is a growing city center with a unique history that defies many suburban stereotypes, while still running up against the challenges of...
Seattle Is Decades Away from the Heat Mitigation It Needs
Dr. Jeremy Hess saw burns on the legs of paramedics who kneeled to care for heatstroke patients during last year’s deadly heatwave in Seattle....
A Housing Advocate’s Guide to Commenting on Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan Update
The Urbanist has reported on the rezoning concepts unveiled for Seattle's 2024 Major Comprehensive Plan Update, which will guide growth in the city for...
Swim Classes Save Lives, But It’s Hard to Snag a Spot in Seattle
Last summer I signed my daughter up for a 15 minute private swim lesson at Little Fish Swim School. After a 45 minute bike...
Join The Urbanist Board
Do you think that cities provide unique opportunities for addressing society’s difficult problems from the climate emergency to the housing affordability dilemma? Do you...
Opening Streets to Play Creates Powerful Community Connections
Last summer, we started organizing block parties. We applied for a permit from the city, and blocked off either end of our street to...