The Urbanist’s Biggest Hits of 2021
Qualifying something as the "best" simply because it is the most popular is an idea that I've always pushed back against. But as I...
Stay Warm and Travel Safely in the Seattle Metro Area as Cold and Snow...
Freezing temperatures and snow are headed to Western Washington, where moss and drizzle are more common winter sights than snow drifts. During the week...
URBANIST G.O.R.E. 2022!
New Year! New Horrors! Pay for the whole year, but you’ll only need the edge!
In the spirit of Krampus, the Christmas demon who takes...
King County Estimates 40,800 Residents Experienced Homelessness in 2020
This month, King County announced roughly 45,300 residents experienced homelessness at some point during 2019, while in 2020, the number dipped slightly to 40,800...
New Zoning of East Main Site in Bellevue May Create 1,500 Homes Near Light...
Last week, Bellevue City Council approved a Land Use Code Amendment (LUCA) to allow for increased building density on a 60-acre site to the...
Metro Pledges to Start Planning Next Phase of Northgate Development in 2022, Park and...
In November, the King County Council unanimously approved a plan to build 232 affordable homes and a daycare on a portion of the expansive...
It’s Time for Smart Solutions for Our Housing Crisis
Everyone needs a home, and that’s why all of us are hurt by Washington’s housing crisis.
Nearly 23,000 people in our state experienced homelessness in...
Governor Inslee Backs Fourplex Zoning and $815 Million Push to Reduce Homelessness
Today, Governor Jay Inslee rolled out another big initiative, this one focused on housing and homelessness services. King County Executive Dow Constantine, Seattle Mayor-Elect...








