Snohomish County Considering Suburban Sprawl Expansions As Part of Comprehensive Plan Updates
Snohomish County policymakers have advanced proposals that could result in urban growth area (UGA) expansions. In total, 1,283 acres could be added to the...
Snohomish County Approves Zoning Reform for More Urban Housing
In early May, the Snohomish County Council signed off on two ordinances allowing more housing in urban areas. These steps in encouraging more urban...
Data-Loving Mayor Vetoes Bill Requiring Landlords to Share Rent Data
In the first veto of his tenure, Mayor Bruce Harrell struck down a recently passed bill seeking to track more rent data from Seattle...
Harrell Teases Inclusionary Zoning Tweaks, but Nothing Concrete Yet
At a West Seattle community meeting on Wednesday, Mayor Bruce Harrell teased the prospect of zoning reforms and said the City is assessing the...
The Urbanist Podcast: Harrell’s New Homelessness Data Dashboard Invites More Questions Than It Answers
In this podcast, reporter Ray Dubicki and I dive into the Harrell administration's new homelessness data tracker. We assess how well it is fulfilling...
Boba: A Sweet Treat and Harbinger of Gentrification
This past April 30th, the University District played host to its first Seattle Boba Fest. 18 businesses participated in the event, an incomplete count...
Master Builders’ Association Files Lawsuit Against New Kirkland Tree Codes
On the Eastside, cities are grappling with the often competing desires to grow housing capacity and preserve tree canopy in urban areas. Tension between...
Bellevue Leaders Hear First Public Testimony on City Budget, Weigh Further Restrictions to Supportive...
Work from Bellevue's Planning Commission will face additional deliberation from City Council, as some members seek to add further restrictions to the siting of...