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It's photo snapping time as the Bainbridge ferry approaches Seattle, offering sweeps shots of the skyline along the shores of Elliott Bay

Fall 2023 Subscriber Drive Kickoff: 10 Years of The Urbanist

Give today to celebrate a decade of The Urbanist. The Urbanist will turn 10 years old in 2024. When we were founded in 2014 by...

Introducing Rian Watt As Executive Director of The Urbanist

Doug Trumm is pivoting to a new role as publisher. Join us in welcoming Rian Watt as executive director of The Urbanist. Rian has been involved...
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The Urbanist Welcomes a New Editor

Join us in welcoming Linda Hanlon as the new lead editor of The Urbanist. Linda relocated to Seattle from Ohio in 1990, the year that the Growth...

Ray’s Exit Interview: Don’t Let the Bastards Grind You Down

This is a quote from a book and a song, so I can use it as a title. Even with a questionable intensifier. Today is...
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Join for Permitting Impediments Forum on April 26

SPU oversteps their authority per state law and overcharges developments for new water service connections. Here’s how to fight back. It is time to take...
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The Urbanist Is Now Accepting Corporate Match and Tax Deductible Gifts

Double or triple your gift with our new donation option At The Urbanist, we think that both political advocacy and unbiased news articles are important...

The Urbanist is Hiring a Full-Time Managing Editor, Join Our Team!

We are excited to announce that The Urbanist is hiring. We're seeking a full-time managing editor to oversee our publication's production team. The Managing...
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2022 Report: A Year of Achievement for The Urbanist

The Urbanist team is extremely proud of the year we had. Our coverage expanded across the Puget Sound region. We launched a podcast and...