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The Urbanist
about 9 hours
Bus Network Boost from Wilson's Seattle Transit Measure Comes Into Focus
With a 0.15% sales tax bump, Seattle would be poised to see 100,000 more bus trips per year, boosting popular routes like the D Line and the 36. At a meeting Thursday, councilmembers got a deeper look at possible investments.
Fremont Neighbor
about 9 hours
Big ideas came to Fremont Saturday
Fremont Studios, The Picklr, and Hidden Hall were packed June 6 for the Cascade PBS Ideas Festival, a full-day gathering that brought hundreds of attendees and a roster of nationally known journalists, politicians, and thinkers to the neighborhood. The one-day event featured live podcast recordings and panel conversations with Nancy Pelosi, Adam Schiff, Monica Lewinsky, […]
The Urbanist
1 day
Op-Ed: The Case for Shifting to a Land Value Tax
Seattle's property tax system has serious shortcomings, but Aaron Schechter explains how shifting to a land value tax could address them and encourage homebuilding.
The Urbanist
1 day
Op-Ed: Bellevue’s Wilburton Housing Policy Actually Builds Housing
One year in, the Wilburton rezone is becoming a regional model. Thanks to a funded inclusionary zoning program, Wilburton attracted applications for more than 2,300 apartments, more than Seattle logged citywide in 2025.
Fremont Neighbor
2 days
After 30 years behind the counter, the Bhamipuri Family says goodbye
When Shawn Sedha was born, his parents didn’t go home from the hospital. They went straight to the Fremont 7-Eleven. “This place meant so much to us,” Sedha said. “This was, for them, the American dream.” For more than 30 years, the Bhamipuri family ran the 7-Eleven at 304 N 36th St. It’s a store […]
The Urbanist
2 days
Crosslake Light Rail Pushes Sound Transit to Most-Used Light Rail System in US
With the boost from the expanded 2 Line, Seattle's Link rail system is humming along at 160,000 daily riders, according to new April data. That makes it the busiest light rail system in the U.S.
The Urbanist
3 days
Op-Ed: It's Time to Reform Sound Transit
Robert Cruickshank explains the ballot initiative he has filed to reform Sound Transit's board governance, arguing the overhaul is needed to ensure ST3 rail expansions are delivered as promised.
Fremont Neighbor
3 days
Street trees slated for removal at former funeral home site
Notices posted to trees along N 36th Street, Evanston Avenue N, and Dayton Avenue N are alerting neighbors to proposed tree removal at 508 N 36th St., the former Harvey Family Funeral Home site. Five trees are slated for removal under SDOT permit SDOTTRLA0001077: three red maples on N 36th Street, each measuring 28 inches […]
The Urbanist
3 days
Legal Appeal from MLB Stadium Authority Restarts Stadium District Housing Saga
A push to allow housing in the Stadium District looked like it had been thwarted by a legal appeal and a shift on city council, but a new appeal from T-Mobile Park's facilities district is poised to reignite debate.
Fremont Neighbor
4 days
It’s almost Solstice time, Fremonsters
Summer officially arrives in the Center of the Universe June 20-21, as the Fremont Solstice Parade and Fair returns for another year of creativity and community. Two days of art, music, and Fremont magic await. And of course there will be painted cyclists. The Solstice Parade: A parade unlike any other The heart of the […]
The Urbanist
4 days
Sound Transit Recommends Fare Gates at 14 Stations for Initial Pilot
Installing fare gates at a focused number of light rail stations would pay for itself within two to five years and boost fare revenue by more than $30 million, according to Sound Transit. If given the green light later this year, gates could be in place by 2029 or 2030.
The Urbanist
4 days
Issaquah Claims Victory at Sound Transit, Despite Rail Delay to 2050
Even though the 4 Line was delayed from 2044 to 2050, Issaquah leaders including Mayor Mark Mullet hosted a community celebration Monday night. Mullet sees staying on the calendar as the first step in getting the timeline for the Eastside's next light rail line moved up.