University of Washington: A Resilient Future Starts Here. Online Master of Infrastructure Management and Planning. Apply Now.

Organization News

The back patio at Stoup with Ryan Packer sitting at one of the table and apartment buildings in the background.

Join The Urbanist for Monthly Meetup on March 21

We meet at Stoup Capitol Hill starting at 5:30pm on the third Thursday of the month. We'll discuss the Seattle Comprehensive Plan this month.
It's photo snapping time as the Bainbridge ferry approaches Seattle, offering sweeps shots of the skyline along the shores of Elliott Bay

Announcing The Urbanist’s 2024 Advocacy Agenda

Focused on housing abundance and sustainable transportation, our 2024 advocacy agenda runs the gambit from comprehensive plan updates to transit upgrades and a safety-first Move Seattle Levy renewal.
A group of about 50 bicyclists stand on the shores of Lake Washington with Bellevue in the background.

The Results Are In on The Urbanist’s First Annual Reader Survey

465 readers answered our call for feedback and told us how we can improve. Here's what they said.

The Urbanist Board Welcomes Four New Members

Efrain Hudnell, Sarah Mills, David Postman, and Ben Maritz join our board in 2024
Combination banner of images including a pool, highway, fountain, cookies saying "yes on I-135" and par saying 2023 Year in Review

The Urbanist 2023: Articles You May Have Missed

We've all had a busy year. Really, there were four elections. Sure, that's a regular occurrence in Seattle, but it's still a lot. So,...
People jog and walk along the Burke-Gilman Trail along the canal in Fremont, with a tug boat chuggling along and the bascule bridge and steel high bridge in the background.

2023 Year-End Update and Fundraising Push

Let's hit the ground running in 2024 - Give today! It's been a big year for The Urbanist. In 2023, we continued to grow our...

The Urbanist Hires Ryan Packer As Full-Time Contributing Editor

The turn of the year has brought another milestone for The Urbanist, with the promotion of long-time reporter Ryan Packer to full-time contributing editor....
Looking across Elliott Bay at the Seattle downtown skyline.

Take The Urbanist Reader Survey

As our organization grows, we would like to learn more about our readers and would value your input. This anonymous survey takes about five...