Editorial: Seattle Should Not Pass Transportation Impact Fees
Facing a housing slowdown, foisting more costs onto new homes to fund a hodgepodge of transportation projects is a terrible idea.
The four members of...
The Sexiest Part of the Zoning Ordinance
In the dark recesses of the municipal code, between definitions of Electric Vehicles and Entrance Ramps, Seattle’s zoning ordinance turns sexy. It lustily describes...
The Next Pedersen? Bob Kettle’s Anti-Housing Red Flags Raise Alarm
Kettle is the most anti-housing candidate running for Seattle City Council; if he wins, he'd represent the city's fastest-growing district: D7.
As Seattle City Council...
Rising Star Candidates Beyond Seattle
Ally endorsements point to the best urbanist candidates around Puget Sound.
In city council races, The Urbanist Elections Committee only endorsed in Seattle and Bellevue...
Op-Ed: Sound Transit Should Run Link All Night or Provide Shadow Night Bus Service
Standing on the platform of SeaTac Airport Station after midnight, straining to see whether the next light rail train is coming, I can’t help...
A Tree Grows in Tacoma, But Will It Be There in 10 Years?
Tacoma has the least tree canopy in the Puget Sound Region. Residents experience this reality in higher average temperatures and poor air quality.
On a...
Murder Party Is an Urbanist Halloween Masterpiece
It sucks when Halloween falls early in the week. The spookiest night of the year and you have to wake up for work early...
Seattle Must Pursue ‘Rapid Progress’ Option and Transform Its Streets
Comment by October 31 to urge the City to improve the Seattle Transportation Plan.
Seattle is mapping out the next two decades of transportation investments...