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Snohomish County suburban sprawl. A view of 192 Place SE located within the unincorporated Bothell urban growth area. This is one of many private streets in this development, a mechanism that allows for the construction and upkeep of the road to be placed on homeowners associations instead of a municipality. (Photo by Ray Dubicki)

Trump’s Desperate Suburban Appeal Underscores Need for Fair Housing and Zoning Reform

Donald Trump is losing the suburbs, but he has a plan and wants "Suburban Housewives" to know it. The plan will be familiar to...

Puget Sound Passenger-Only Ferry Study Underway, 15 Routes Currently Shortlisted

The passenger-only ferry (POF) system is set to grow in Puget Sound with the introduction of new service between Southworth and Seattle, making it...
Ryan calkins stands in front of cranes on the Seattle waterfront.

The Urbanist Podcast: The Port of Seattle with Commissioner Ryan Calkins

This week, Port of Seattle Commissioner Ryan Calkins joins reporter Ray Dubicki to talk about the awesomeness of planes, ships, and freight. They're so...

SDOT Has an Updated Move Seattle Workplan But Outcomes Still Uncertain

Last week, the Seattle Department of Transportation released an updated work plan for the remaining years of the Move Seattle levy: 2019-2024. In doing...

The View From Nathan’s Bus: State of the (Seattle) Union

The most lasting advice I received in art school was to "think about how I think." To question why I respond this or that...

Next Urbanist Meetup Is Tuesday, June 13

Another month, another meetup with The Urbanist! This monthly social event is free and open to everyone. Come by if you want to meet...

Where are Seattle’s boundaries?

Generally speaking, Seattle is bounded on the east and west by Lake Washington and Puget Sound, respectively. The northern boundary is relatively straight and runs...

What if everyone in the Seattle metro lived in Seattle?

Seattle would be a much denser city if its metropolitan area were squeezed inside the city proper. The current estimated population of the city of...