FEIS For University District Urban Design Framework Released, Further Action Ahead
On January 8th, the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) issued a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the University District Urban Design Framework (UDUDF). Prior to this...
Top Urbanist Action: Voice Support for Head Tax to Fund Housing
Show Up and Support $75 million a Year for Affordable Housing: The committee vote on employee hours "head" tax is happening this week on...
County Proposes Concrete Co-Op as Private Companies Continue to Throttle Supply and Lock Out...
Last week, concrete drivers represented by Teamster Local No. 174 offered to return to work at three of the six concrete companies facing a...
Midweek Video: Seattle 2035 Public Hearing
If you happen to have an hour and a half on hand, take a peek at the very thrilling and intriguing public conversation on...
Harrell Cuts Social Safety Net to Fund 16% Boost to SPD
Mayor Bruce Harrell’s 2025 budget would cut elsewhere to fund a 16% increase to the Seattle Police Department. The cuts to affordable housing and social services could backfire, undermining public safety and homelessness response.
Seattle 2035: Key Directions Event
Editor's Note: In case you missed our previous coverage of Seattle 2035, check out our last article on the update process.
The Seattle Department of Planning and Development (DPD)...
How Seattle’s Mandatory Affordable Housing Program Will Work
The Seattle City Council is considering a mandatory affordable housing program linked to commercial developments. The program is no longer just a commercial "linkage...
King County Council Should Reject The Sale Of Convention Place Station
King County Executive Dow Constantine recently introduced legislation to the Metropolitan King County Council to approve the sale of Convention Place Station (CPS) to...








