Mayor Proposes Minimal Relief from Seattle’s Treacherous Design Review
The Office of the Mayor announcing legislation extending Covid-era exemptions that allow affordable rental housing projects to skip design review, the costly and time-consuming...
Chair Mosqueda Announces ‘Delicately’ Balanced City Budget Package
Council actions rearrange Mayor’s budget proposal based on short term coverage from JumpStart tax.
Seattle’s budget season is moving into its final stages as Budget...
Advocating for Seattle’s Nightlife, Post Pandemic
Fall calls for nighttime things, Halloween doubly so. Therefore, a pre-holiday trip to the Georgetown Morgue fit the bill. Terrifying in all the best...
Seattle OPCD Beefs Up Housing Alternative 5 in New Scoping Report
The Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) cleared another hurdle in crafting its growth plan for the next 20 years with a...
The Urbanist Podcast: Seattle City Budget Season 2022
In this week's episode, reporter Ray Dubicki is joined by The Urbanist's executive director Doug Trumm to discuss allocations and adjustments as Seattle's budget...
Seattle City Council Floats Car Tab Increase, New Bikeshare Tax During Budget Discussions
To pay for additional transportation projects, the Seattle City Council is contemplating a $10 increase to the city's vehicle license fee, doubling school zone...
Can the Seattle Comprehensive Plan Slow Urban Sprawl and Prevent Farmland Loss?
Now, more than ever before, it’s essential that we protect our irreplaceable agricultural lands and promote the growth of resilient and regenerative food systems....
Chamber Poll Finds Strong Support for Housing, Zoning Reform among Seattle Voters
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce released its twice annual "Index" poll of Seattle voters today and found even stronger support for new housing...