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The Urbanist Hires Ryan Packer As Full-Time Contributing Editor

The turn of the year has brought another milestone for The Urbanist, with the promotion of long-time reporter Ryan Packer to full-time contributing editor....
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Seattle Needs a Powerful Urbanist Media Outlet

Founder Owen Pickford reflects on a decade of The Urbanist and urges urbanists to chip in to keep this institution strong. Please make a donation during our spring member drive.

As The Urbanist Grows, So Does Our Board

The Urbanist has grown a lot since its founding in 2014. When I first got involved in 2015 by showing up to meetups in...
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Year-End Report: Keep The Urbanist Strong Heading Into 2025

After a year of covering urban issues around Puget Sound, from Bremerton to Issaquah to Tacoma, The Urbanist is gearing up for an even bigger 2025. You can be a part of it. Donate today.

Get Your Tickets for Our Anniversary Celebration on December 5th

Join The Urbanist on December 5 at the historic Stimson-Green Mansion for an evening of celebration, reflection, and community. Space is limited. Get your tickets now!
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2022 Report: A Year of Achievement for The Urbanist

The Urbanist team is extremely proud of the year we had. Our coverage expanded across the Puget Sound region. We launched a podcast and...

Join Us December 5th for The Urbanist’s 10th Anniversary Celebration

Join The Urbanist on December 5 at the historic Stimson-Green Mansion for an evening of celebration, reflection, and community. Space is limited. Get your tickets now!
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Kicking Off Our Annual Spring Member Drive

We're kicking off our two-week member drive, where we ask readers to chip in so we can sustain and grow our operation. This drive, we're also offering a new perk: Make a qualifying donation and score an Urbanist beanie.