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Holiday Video: America’s Most Dynamic Cities

Some people like consistency and little change, but others like vitality, energy, and dynamism. Ray Delahanty of CityNerd dives into a top 10 list...
The Space Needle is visible in the distance between towers from a South Lake Union roofdeck.

Seattle’s Population Nears 800,000 in Latest State Tally

Seattle grew by 18,500 residents in one year to a total of 797,700, according to recently released state figures. Meanwhile, Tacoma surpassed 225,000, Redmond crossed 80,000, and Bellevue hit 155,000 in those population estimates.
The intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Othello Street.

Single Family Zones Are Biggest Culprits in Displacement of Black Seattleites

Seattle's single family areas have seen their Black population plummet by 9,126 since 1990. Meanwhile, "urban village" neighborhood have added more than 8,000 Black residents in that span. Why then is low-density zoning expected to blunt displacement?
A Black woman crosses in a crosswalk in a very wide busy road as a semi truck zooms by.

U.S. Pedestrian Deaths Rose to 40-Year High in 2022

A new report analyzed traffic safety data, finding that the U.S. recently reached a 40-year high for pedestrian deaths. Pedestrian fatality rates vary widely across the country, with Seattle ranked 64 highest out of 101 metros studied.
A lawn with concrete steps ringed by trees with the shiny new towers of Downtown Bellevue rising above in the background.

East Link TOD: Housing Growth Picks Up in Downtown Bellevue Ahead of Light Rail

We're starting our transit-oriented development (TOD) series in Downtown Bellevue. Check out how the Eastside's highrise capital has been growing, with 13,000 homes recently added or in development, in anticipation of East Link light rail's arrival on April 27.
A group of about 50 bicyclists stand on the shores of Lake Washington with Bellevue in the background.

The Results Are In on The Urbanist’s First Annual Reader Survey

465 readers answered our call for feedback and told us how we can improve. Here's what they said.

Seattle Voters On Board with Big Transportation Levy, New Polling Shows

The survey found 56% of Seattleites supported a $1.7 billion transportation levy, with safety and transit top concerns.

The Numbers That Make Your City

Misunderstanding the size of an acre, floor area ratio, and the area of a circle ruins many conversations about the basic shape of where you live.