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The Urbanist
about 2 hours
SDOT Prepares to Roll Out the Route 8 Red Carpet on Denny Way
Long-awaited upgrades to one of the city's busiest bus corridors are just a few days away, with SDOT set to permanently close the often-clogged slip lane onto Yale Avenue on August 1. A full eastbound bus lane will be installed by the end of August.
The Urbanist
about 8 hours
Op-Ed: Bellevue Must Invest in Safe Routes to Stations in Light Rail Era
Join the SAFE Bellevue Coalition in sending a letter to city leaders to show your support for a future-focused Bellevue budget that is committed to reducing the high rate of serious injuries on our streets.
The Urbanist
about 24 hours
Upcoming Urbanist Events with Endorsed Candidates
Canvass on July 26th, volunteer for good local candidates, and support our election committee’s work at our Endorsement Party on Thursday.
The Urbanist
1 day
Property Owner Opposition Prompts Seattle Public Restroom Reshuffle
A pair of public restrooms near 1st Avenue S and S Charles Street will be relocated by early August after SDOT settled with a nearby property owner who filed an appeal. Cederstrand Rentals LLC called the use "incompatible" with the standards of the Pioneer Square historic district.
The Urbanist
2 days
Pierce County Pursues Regional Homelessness Approach, Hoping to Avoid Neighbor’s Pitfalls
Many years in the making, Pierce County’s coordinated approach to homelessness still faces challenges after being approved by county council in June. With King County partially dismantling its troubled regional authority, Pierce County hopes to avoid the same mistakes.
Seattle Transit Blog
2 days
Sunday Movies: Vacant Downtown Lots & Housing-Price Dynamics
Why have two downtown lots have remained empty for over a decade? The story of the Seattle Times lot and the Pioneer Square Station lot. (Build Core) Housing price dynamics in the US, UK, and New Zealand. (Patrick Boyle) This is an open thread.
The Urbanist
3 days
Seattle Council and Mayor Butt Heads Over Universal Free School Meals
Seattle City Council is weighing an amendment that would delay Mayor Katie Wilson’s proposal for universal free school meals in favor of a more cautious expansion and a voucher food assistance program.
The Urbanist
4 days
Jenks and Kang Offer Differing Views at D5 Seattle Council Forum
Seattle’s D5 Council frontrunners Nilu Jenks and Julie Kang diverged around the issues of surveillance cameras, Aurora “stay out” orders, and relative enthusiasm for the mayor’s Taller Denser Faster housing proposal.
The Urbanist
4 days
Wilson's Transit Measure Advances Out of Council Committee Intact
While amendments from the Council did make a mark on the Seattle Transit Measure renewal, it still largely resembles Wilson's initial proposal. Amendments that would have scaled it back in scope and duration were both defeated Thursday.
Seattle Transit Blog
4 days
Friday Roundtable: Link Reductions July-August
Link will have a few maintenance reductions in late July and early August. On Sunday July 26 all day, the Crosslake part of the 2 Line will be replaced by shuttle buses between South Bellevue and International District. The shuttle will run approximately every 10-15 minutes. The 1 Line will run every 8 minutes from … Continue reading "Friday Roundtable: Link Reductions July-August"
Seattle Transit Blog
5 days
Seattle Transit Amendments Results
A Seattle city committee voted on a slate of amendments to the Seattle Transit Measure (STM) levy renewal Mayor Wilson proposed. The meeting video has the proceedings. It’s three and a half hours long, and parts of it were confusing to me. I watched the debates and votes on 6 of the 22 amendments. This … Continue reading "Seattle Transit Amendments Results"
The Urbanist
5 days
2026 Primary Election Endorsements
The Urbanist Elections Committee is excited to announce our 2026 primary election endorsements. Check out our great slate of leaders. Be sure to vote by August 4.
