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Politics and Government

Mayoral candidate forum hosted by MASS and allies on June 16th 5:30pm to 7:00pm. Image: forest fire and logos of sponsors.

MASS and Allies to Host Mayoral Forum Wednesday

On Wednesday, Seattle Mayoral candidates will square off in a forum centered on transportation, equity, and the environment and hosted by the Move All...
Scott and Rinck pose at bus stops. Mello is on a downtown Tacoma street. Bateman is leaning on a marble column at the state capitol.

Four Successful Urbanist-Backed Candidates Pledge Housing, Transit, and Climate Action 

Shaun Scott, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Ryan Mello, and Jessica Bateman will bring progressive urbanist leadership to their respective offices.
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Dow Constantine Reveals Sound Transit CEO Bid

After serving as a leader on the Sound Transit Board for 15 years, Dow Constantine revealed Friday he is seeking the job as the agency's CEO. Some transit advocates remain skeptical.

Why The HALA Single-Family Upzones Died

For many urbanists, it's been a journey of elation to despair. Just two weeks after the Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda (HALA) proposals were...
King Street Station with the downtown Seattle skyline in the background on a clear sunny day.

Washington Legislature Greenlights Framework for Amtrak Improvements

One bill to make it out of the Washington State Legislature this session was House Bill 1837, which sets targets to boost Amtrak Cascades frequencies, reliability, and speed. Meanwhile, Amtrak’s soon-to-be upgraded SoDo rail yard will host new and improved Amtrak Airo trains to one day accommodate that vision.

Master Builders Continue to Push for Missing Middle Zoning in 2020 Agenda

On Thursday morning in a ballroom at the Meydenbaur Convention Center in Downtown Bellevue, the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS)...
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The Urbanist Podcast: Vote Up to the End

It's time to vote for Seattle City Council, a housing levy, and elected positions all over King County. The Urbanist has published its general...
Shaun Scott is young black man posed with crossed arms and wears a purple sweater. Alexis Mercedes Rinks is a Latina woman wearing hoop earrings. Ryan Mello is a white man in a shirt and tie.

Election Update: Urbanists Mello, Rinck, Scott, and Bateman Coast to Victory

Shaun Scott is headed to the Washington State House. Jessica Bateman is headed to the state senate. Alexis Mercedes Rinck won a Seattle City Council seat, and Ryan Mello is the new Pierce County Executive. All were endorsed by The Urbanist.