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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Bellevue eyes expansion of housing incentives for developers
The city of Bellevue is considering extending a successful incentive program that encourages apartment construction by offering reduced affordability requirements to more…
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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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Sound Transit Faces Scrutiny Over Unrealistic Project Timelines
An op-ed by Trevor Reed highlights significant discrepancies between Sound Transit's projected timelines for the West Seattle Link Extension and its own…
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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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South King County’s Promised Light Rail Stations at Risk
An op-ed argues that Sound Transit must fulfil its long-standing commitments to build the Boeing Access Road and Graham Street light rail…
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Seattle Councilmember Proposes Shifting Funds from Downtown Tunnel to Ballard Link
A Seattle councilmember has proposed reallocating funds designated for a second downtown light rail tunnel towards extending the Ballard Link line, ahead…
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