Sound Transit Faces Funding Crisis, Delays Light Rail to Ballard
Sound Transit's board has approved a plan to address a significant budget shortfall, leading to indefinite delays for the light rail extension…
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Seattle Court Ruling Imperils State Housing Reforms
A Washington Court of Appeals decision has reopened environmental review for Seattle's Comprehensive Plan, raising concerns about the effectiveness of recent state…
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Seattle Mayor Proposes Doubling Transit Funding to Enhance Bus Frequencies
Mayor Katie Wilson has unveiled a plan to renew Seattle's transit measure, proposing a significant increase in sales tax to bolster King…
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Seattle Public Library Levy Renewal Campaign Underway
Seattle residents are being asked to renew a seven-year library levy that will provide significant annual funding for the Seattle Public Library…
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The Urbanist Announces June Housing Forum and July Fundraiser
The Urbanist is hosting a candidate forum on housing policy and a summer fundraiser event, bringing together candidates and supporters to discuss…
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Navigating Seattle’s Independent Bookstore Day by Public Transit
An urbanist reflects on the challenges and triumphs of completing a city-wide bookstore challenge using only public transportation, highlighting transit accessibility and…
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Seattle Debates Deep Cuts to Housing Affordability Fees Amidst Development Slowdown
A proposal to drastically reduce fees that fund affordable housing in Seattle is facing strong opposition, as advocates argue it could cripple…
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Seattle’s Housing Growth Plan Faces Criticism Over Environmental Impact Claims
An opinion piece in The Urbanist argues that opposition to Seattle's Comprehensive Plan wrongly blames new housing for environmental threats, diverting attention…
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Seattle City Council Moves to Streamline Zoning Appeals
Land Use Committee Chair Eddie Lin proposes changes to Seattle's land use appeals process to align with state law and accelerate housing…
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Seattle Advances Zoning Package to Encourage Towers, Mass Timber, and Passive House Construction
A package of targeted zoning changes, the Housing Opportunities Program (HOP), is moving through Seattle City Council, aiming to stimulate the construction…
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