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Urbanist Reporters Appear on Hacks and Wonks Podcast

The Urbanist's contributing editor Ryan Packer and reporter Amy Sundberg appeared on back-to-back episodes of the Hacks and Wonks podcast this week. Be sure...
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Quiz Your Seattle News Knowledge with The Urbanist’s New Crossword

The Urbanist is launching a new crossword series running every two weeks. If you love to take a contemplative moment with a brain-teasing puzzle, but you’re tired of nationally syndicated crosswords with no local flair or stance on high-capacity transit, you’re right where you need to be.
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Join The Urbanist for Our April Social Events and Walking Tours

The Urbanist is hosting four social events in April. We're also kicking off our urbanism-themed walking tours starting in Kirkland. Plus, on May 10 we'll be hosting a booth at the opening celebration at Downtown Redmond Station.
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Results from The Urbanist’s Second Annual Reader Survey 

The Urbanist had 459 responses to our reader survey this year, and we want to share some takeaways with you.
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Apply to Join The Urbanist Election Committee

The Urbanist Elections Committee is seeking new members to join the committee to expand our geographic scope for the 2025 election cycle. If you live in an Eastside suburb, Tacoma, South Seattle, Shoreline, or Lynnwood and are interested in urbanism and politics, apply by March 8 to be considered. 

Welcome Diego Batres, The Urbanist’s New Director of Development & Events

Diego Batres joins The Urbanist as its third paid staff member, with a goal of connecting the reporting we publish with actions you can take to build community power.

Top Ten Urbanist Articles of 2024

Look back on our top 10 most read articles published in 2024, which run the gambit from rail to highrise to waterfront park news.
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Reminder: The Urbanist’s Monthly Meetup Is Tuesday at TeKu Tavern

The Urbanist next monthly meetup is Tuesday, November 19th at TeKu Tavern + Cafe in Seattle from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.