Casey Sixkiller 2021 Questionnaire — Seattle Mayor
Casey Sixkiller is vying to replace outgoing Mayor Jenny Durkan, his former boss. Sixkiller has a long career in politics and lobbying that included stints in the offices...
State Transportation Budget Passes Over Aurora Avenue Safety Project
After including a much-celebrated $50 million allocation for Seattle's deadliest state highway, Aurora Avenue N, in the 2022 Move Ahead Washington transportation package, the...
Safe Housing Is A Human Right
Seattle, we have a problem. A few dozen or so of our housed neighbors --claiming to represent "thousands" of Seattleites--showed up to the City...
10 Reasons Urbanists Are Voting YES on Prop. 1
As one of America’s largest and quickest growing cities, it makes sense that we should pursue policies that promote a thriving urban environment. The...
Sunday Video: Replacing I-5 Lanes with Cascadia High Speed Rail
Lucid Stew's "Taking Back The Streets Cascadia Edition" analyzes the idea of repurposing I-5 lanes to create a high speed rail line between Eugene and Vancouver, BC, connecting Portland, Tacoma, Seattle, and a handful of other cities along the way. A two-hour trip from Seattle to Portland or Vancouver, BC would be possible.
Voter Turnout Maps Tell Tale of Two Cities: Urban and Suburban
We've covered how the 2021 election didn't go progressives' way in three key Seattle races, despite a late surge in progressive ballots. But new...
Join Us Tuesday for Talk with Councilmember Andrew Lewis
On Tuesday April 11th, Seattle City Councilmember Andrew Lewis is our guest for The Urbanist monthly speaker series. Lewis won election in District 7...
Meet Michael George, Council Candidate in District 7
It is apparent early on in conversation with District 7 City Council candidate Michael George that he loves cities, but the dedicated urbanite and...