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Convention Center Seeks $300 Million Federal Bailout to Complete $1.8 Billion Expansion

The Washington State Convention Center (WSCC) announced today that it was seeking $300 million bailout from the federal government to stay afloat. The WSCC's...

Convention Center Hotel Tax Expansion Hits Some Homeless People Hard

Throughout the development of the Washington State Convention Center (WSCC) expansion, the WSCC has repeated in marketing materials and public meetings that the project...

Olympia Passes Housing Bills Advancing Cross Laminated Timber, Homeless Funding, and WSCC Lodging Tax

Housing policy was a big issue during the 2018 legislative session in Olympia. Washington legislators considered dozens of housing-related bills, including bills to end...

Tomorrow: Meet the Community Package at The Urbanist Meetup

The Urbanist will be joined by members of the Community Package Coalition (CPC) at our November 15 meetup. The CPC is a unique grassroots...

November 15: Meet the Community Package at The Urbanist Meetup

The Urbanist will be joined by members of the Community Package Coalition (CPC) at our November 15 meetup. The CPC is a unique grassroots...

Convention Center Acquiesces to Coalition with $83 Million Benefits Package

One of the biggest questions swirling around the new $1.6 billion expansion of the Washington State Convention center--apart from whether it will actually get...

Registration Open: Community Package Tours

The Urbanist's tour series takes you to the hidden nooks and splendid neighborhoods across Seattle and the greater Puget Sound region. Join us with...

Convention Center’s Personal Ties Overshadow Public Mission

The Washington State Convention Center’s (WSCC) expansion project is being examined both at the county level for the sale of Convention Place Station and...