Seattle’s Push for Car-Free Streets Faces Hurdles
An opinion piece from The Urbanist argues that Seattle needs to move beyond half-measures and truly reclaim streets for people, highlighting recent…
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Sound Transit Advances West Seattle Link to Final Design Stage
A significant budget amendment and new contracts are set to move the West Seattle Link Extension into its final design phase, with…
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Deadly Crash Highlights Urgent Need for Protected Bike Lanes in Seattle’s Rainier Valley
A recent fatal collision involving a teacher has reignited calls for safer cycling infrastructure in South Seattle, particularly along key corridors like…
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Seattle Social Housing Agency Gains Power to Issue Bonds for Affordable Housing
The Seattle City Council has approved a significant financial measure allowing the city's Social Housing Developer to issue bonds, a move intended…
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Pike Place Market Sales Surge Post-Pedestrianisation Amidst Data Debate
A pedestrian pilot at Seattle's Pike Place Market has coincided with a significant rise in sales, though an advocacy group questions the…
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Seattle Atlas Tool Aims to Demystify Zoning and Foster Housing Debate
An interactive online map, Seattle Atlas, seeks to make complex zoning regulations more accessible to residents, encouraging informed discussions about housing development…
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Supportive Housing Data Shows Success Amidst Funding Concerns
New data from King County highlights the effectiveness of permanent supportive housing in reducing homelessness and involvement with the justice system, even…
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Seattle Mayor Pushes for Doubled Bus Funding Amidst Council Debate
Mayor Katie Wilson advocates for a 0.15% sales tax increase to significantly boost King County Metro bus service, facing council discussions on…
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Seattle Growth Plan Faces Significant Delays After Court Ruling
A Washington Court of Appeals decision has halted the next phase of Seattle's growth strategy, impacting planned zoning changes for new neighbourhoods…
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Sound Transit Faces Scrutiny Over Shifting Goals for Enterprise Initiative
A key initiative designed to stabilise budgets without project cuts has seen significant delays and scope reductions, raising concerns among advocates about…
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