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The Urbanist
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Everett Transit Annexation Would Level Up City's Transit System, Mayor Says
In remarks to a transportation advisory committee, Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin painted a clear picture of the need to increase bus frequencies in the city as Sound Transit advances plans for light rail and the city accommodates significant population growth in the coming years.
The Urbanist
1 day
Op-Ed: ‘Seattle Atlas’ Can Demystify Zoning, Build Case for More Housing
Seattle Atlas is an interactive map that shows zoning, transit infrastructure, and bike lanes, so Seattleites can see for themselves what our city is doing well and where we are lacking.
Seattle Transit Blog
2 days
Sunday Movie: Superblocks
What are Barcelona superblocks (superilles) really like? What do they look like, how many people use them, and what do they do in them? Here’s an overview: By CityFixer. Seattle is briefly mentioned at 9:30-9:41. Are there other general topics you’d like to see movies on? What has the Sunday Movie corner not covered yet? … Continue reading "Sunday Movie: Superblocks"
The Urbanist
3 days
Data Backs Up Supportive ‘Housing First’ Model in Spite of Federal Attacks
King County released new data illustrating the success of the permanent supportive housing model, but DESC’s recently opened Birch Grove complex may be its last to open for several years due to federal cuts targeting supportive housing.
The Urbanist
4 days
Tacoma Sees 62% More Homes Enter Pipeline Following 2025 Zoning Overhaul
In the year since Tacoma adopted new zoning standards last February, the number of housing permits entering the pipeline jumped by 62% compared to the five-year average.
Seattle Transit Blog
4 days
Friday Roundtable: the world is riding Seattle transit
Borrowing a phrase from Kirk Hovenkotter (Executive Director of Transportation Choices Coalition), today’s Roundtable is about tourist use of Seattle’s mass transit system. On Monday, Seattle held its first FIFA Men’s World Cup match at “Seattle Stadium” (Lumen Field). Sound Transit, King County Metro, Community Transit, and Pierce Transit each boosted transit service to get … Continue reading "Friday Roundtable: the world is riding Seattle transit"
The Urbanist
4 days
Wilson Makes Case for Expanded Bus Measure as Council Debate Ramps Up
Rallying with transit advocates ahead of a council meeting on the Seattle Transit Measure renewal, Wilson defended the 0.15% sales tax increase contained in her proposal. Over the coming weeks, councilmembers are poised to discuss divvying up the funding for their own policy priorities.
Seattle Transit Blog
5 days
Early Look at Crosslake Connection’s Record-Breaking Ridership
Earlier this week, Sound Transit shared the per-station breakdown of Link’s record-breaking ridership in April 2026. The two new stations, Judkins Park and Mercer Island had 2,130 and 1,723 average weekday boardings, respectively. Ridership at these stations will increase over the next year as travel patterns change. Additionally, Metro and Sound Transit will restructure their … Continue reading "Early Look at Crosslake Connection’s Record-Breaking Ridership"
The Urbanist
5 days
King County Council D2 Candidates Joust at Urbanist Forum
State Senator Rebecca Saldaña and Seattle Port Commission President Toshiko Hasegawa are both running for King County Council in D2. Both progressives, they shared similar positions at a recent forum, but differed over a county social housing levy and whose experience was the right fit for the job.
Seattle Transit Blog
5 days
Community Transit Express Route Ridership Data
Community Transit has transformed its network over the past few years. Since its founding in 1976, Community Transit (CT) has operated a mix of local routes in Snohomish County and commuter routes to Seattle and other significant employment centers. Following Sound Transit’s Link extension to Lynnwood in August 2024, CT deleted all but one of … Continue reading "Community Transit Express Route Ridership Data"
The Urbanist
5 days
Court of Appeals Ruling Pushes Out Next Phase of Seattle's Growth Plan 'Significantly'
The June 1 ruling by the Washington Court of Appeals is set to send a pair of appeals of Seattle's growth plan back to the City, putting consideration of the next set of planned zoning changes on hold. The city council may not be able to take them up again until late 2026 or early 2027.
The Urbanist
6 days
Harborview Expansion Plan Hits Trouble, with Parking Costs Front and Center
The medical center campus expansion plan approved by voters in 2020 has ballooned from $1.74 billion to at least $2.25 billion, with the new tower at the heart of the plan pushed from 2028 to at least 2031. Numerous county councilmembers are voicing frustration and alarm over the project's future.
