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Franz: Mobilize Washington State-Owned Land to Tackle Housing Affordability Crisis
“All Lands, All Hands, All Together” effort could make a dent in housing crisis.
Too many people are feeling it right now – that quiet...
Mosqueda Urges Sound Transit to Modify Delridge Light Rail Route to Save Businesses
Sound Transit is months away from selecting a final route for the West Seattle Link Extension project. One King County Councilmember is asking for additional options to be looked at that could reduce business displacement.
Op-Ed: Washington Needs Bigger Amtrak Cascades Upgrades on a Faster Timeline
WSDOT is mulling boosting Amtrak Cascades service to 16 daily runs, but none of its options tackle the speed and reliability improvements to truly unlock the corridor's potential. A survey open through April 18 is an opportunity to push in that direction.
Join The Urbanist for an East Link Opening Party
If you’ve been waiting for this as long as we have, please join us to celebrate, ride East Link, and come hang out at our afterparty at Goose Pub for beverages and food with fellow urbanists on April 27.
Join The Urbanist for Our Monthly Meetup on April 18
Our in-person meetup is at Stoup Capitol Hill every third Thursday of the month from 5:30pm to 7ish. On April 18, we'll again discuss the Seattle Comprehensive Plan.
A Deep Dive on the 15 Corridor Upgrades in Seattle’s Draft Transportation Levy
The transportation levy proposed this month by the Harrell Administration would overhaul at least 15 corridors around the city. Here's what's on the table when it comes to changes on those streets.
Heroes and Zeroes of the 2024 Washington State Legislature
Check out our top ten lawmakers who distinguished themselves for good and bad from the 2024 session of the Washington State Legislature.
First Look at South Bellevue Station, East Link’s Temporary Terminus
Service starts April 27 on eight light rail stations on the Eastside as part of the 2 Line. This week, Sound Transit offered a preview inside South Bellevue Station.