The Urbanist Podcast: Governor Jay Inslee Shares Optimism for Housing and Climate Action
This week we had the opportunity to host Governor Jay Inslee on The Urbanist podcast. It was good timing as we reached the midpoint...
Lawsuits Block Thousands of Downtown Seattle Homes, $39 Million for Affordable Housing
Called “Run-of-the-Mill NIMBY” in Court, Delays Mount As Existing Condos Sue for Views.
Using lawsuits and an aggressive opposition campaign in Seattle’s design review process, a small...
Fulfill Union Station’s Promise by Connecting Seattle’s Three Light Rail Lines
Seattle faces complex questions on how the Ballard Link extension should be delivered. Should a second tunnel be built through downtown? Should stations be...
Seattle Social Housing Initiative’s Recipe for Success
House Our Neighbors' coalition members reflect on how the campaign achieved social housing victory.
Ballots are still being counted, but with a 14-point lead established...
The High Cost of Parking in Downtown Bellingham
When what is now downtown Bellingham was initially platted in the mid-1800s, it is likely that little consideration was given to parking. Mostly because...
Four Generation Defining Megaprojects Seattle Must Start Now
Seattle’s era of small thinking and smaller plans must come to an end. In order to face the combined climate and housing crises, the...
Pedestrians Were Erased From Green Lake Outer Loop Planning
A last minute switch to a dedicated bike lane went against previous public outreach.
During a valuable Seattle winter sunbreak on a weekend afternoon, Green...
Build Ballard Link Faster and Better By Skipping Second Downtown Tunnel
Savings could elevate light rail in Rainier Valley, speeding up service, improving safety, and fully automate the system.
Sound Transit is currently planning the West...