Washington Legislature Sets it Sights on Transit-Oriented Development…Again
House Bill 1491 would require cities to increase development capacity around train stations and bus rapid transit stops. But a contentious affordability requirement for that new development could be a sticking point.
Cleaning Up Our (Growth Management) Act
When it comes to planning in the State of Washington, the Growth Management Act (GMA) is where we start. It determines where we can...
Op-Ed: Don’t Let Billionaires Buy Washington’s Supreme Court: Vote Mungia
Sal Mungia isn’t backed by Project 42 or any other billionaire cabal. A win by his opponent could open the floodgates of dark money. Don’t let the rich buy our courts. Vote Mungia.
What to Know About Washington State’s Competing Missing Middle Housing Bills
Housing policy is front and center in the Washington State House this short session, as highlighted by a recent public hearing in which differing...
Meetup Video: September 2021 Meetup with Nikkita Oliver
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Seattle City Council candidate Nikkita Oliver joined The Urbanist for the September monthly meetup. During the meeting, Oliver discussed wide-ranging priorities that they would...
Prop 1A Ballots Have Arrived, Determining Social Housing’s Future in Seattle
Seattle Proposition 1A would tax excess compensation to fund mixed-income social housing. The Urbanist endorses a yes on 1A vote and urges you to vote by the February 11 deadline.
Council Roundup: Setting Up Defenses Against Mayoral Steamrolling
Recently, the Seattle City Council has passed a handful of bills around revenue tracking, the environment, affordable housing, and parking rates. Many of these...
Take Action: Help Expand Access to Bike Share
The Seattle City Council is setting an important agenda on the City's upcoming budget. There's a lot of important issues that Council will sink...