The Urbanist Podcast: Looking for The Hot New Neighborhood
Covering development for a city like Seattle gives The Urbanist a unique view into the spots where development concentrates. Even so, it’s useful once...
The Parsonage: Preserving History and Adding Housing Options in the U District
A new residential development, named The Parsonage, is coming to the heart of the University District. Barrientos, LLC is planning to construct an 84-unit residential apartment building on the...
Micro-apartments Could Become Fully Legal in Washington, Again
The Washington State Legislature is considering legalizing "co-living housing" in cities and towns across Washington, which could open the door to new micro-apartments offered...
Rinck Retools Housing Affordability Bonus with More Density
Alexis Mercedes Rinck's new "Roots to Roofs" bill would provide zoning bonuses for community-based organizations to build housing and other cultural spaces, building on the rejected Connected Communities pilot. It already has the support of Land Use Chair Mark Solomon.
Fridays for the Future: Youth Climate Activists Rally at City Hall
Seattle teens are part of an international youth movement calling on governments to do more to combat climate change.
On the first organized "Friday for...
Two Upcoming Events Focus on Regional Housing Strategy
Two upcoming event will put the focus on how our city and county plan on responding to our region's housing crisis. Both should provide...
King County Scrambling to Distribute Rent Assistance as Eviction Crisis Looms
King County officials are scrambling to distribute $145 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to tenants and are far behind schedule. Those...
Op-Ed: Seattle’s Water Main Upgrade Policy is Causing Higher Costs and Homebuilding Snags
A City stakeholder meeting on May 25 holds the prospect of improving processes around water system upgrades and permitting.
The Urbanist has covered before how...