We Need to Try Everything But Build a New Airport
If you sit on the Seattle waterfront on a sunny spring day you can hear a rumble in the distance. No, it’s not the...
Seattle City Light Plans More Surface EV Charging Lots in Dense Neighborhoods
Last year, The Urbanist reported on Seattle City Light's plans to create a surface parking lot to charge electric vehicles (EVs) on the 9,000+...
Catholic Church Property Sale Sets Stage for 1,300 Carbon-Neutral Homes in First Hill
The Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle has announced the impending sale and redevelopment of four properties on First Hill in Seattle to Westbank, a developer based...
Heroes and Zeroes of the 2022 Washington State Legislature
The Washington State Legislature adjourned on March 10th with some significant wins and some very concerning whiffs. Republicans stayed true to their do nothing...
Seattle Tightens Regulations on Tree Service Providers
Broader Tree Policy Reform Delayed Due to SEPA Appeal
The Seattle City Council has approved an ordinance sponsored by Councilmembers Dan Strauss (District 6) and...
Washington Can’t Wait 2022 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
In the blink of an eye, the 2022 WA Legislative Session has come and gone. Despite the devastating, 11th hour death of HB 1099, our bill...
The Urbanist Podcast: Seattle Turns in a Terrible Scorecard on Golf Lands
Hello listeners! In this episode, reporter Ray Dubicki and I talk about golf: a sport that continues to leave a large footprint on American...
HB 1099 Fails: Legislators Let the Clock Run Out on Climate and Housing Action
The final chapter of HB 1099, a bill that would have updated Washington State's Growth Management Act (GMA) to address pressing needs like the...