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PubliCola
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Council Amendments Would Slash Transit Funding Plan, Subject Measure to Annual Council Vote
Other amendments would allow the city to divert funding from additional King County Metro bus service to transit security and… The post Council Amendments Would Slash Transit Funding Plan, Subject Measure to Annual Council Vote appeared first on PubliCola.
PubliCola
about 16 hours
Proposal to Temporarily Cut Fees on New Housing Is Dead, Negotiators Say
By Erica C. Barnett A proposal that would have given developers an 80 percent break on Mandatory Housing Affordability fees… The post Proposal to Temporarily Cut Fees on New Housing Is Dead, Negotiators Say appeared first on PubliCola.
The Urbanist
about 17 hours
MHA Housing Accelerator Proposal Hits Seattle Process Snag
After some nonprofit builders objected, the Housing Development Consortium pulled their support for Seattle's "Housing Accelerator" pilot program built on temporarily reducing builder fees. This led Mayor Katie Wilson to table the idea for now, pending more stakeholder work.
The Urbanist
about 21 hours
Kettle Proposes Slashing Seattle Transit Measure, Halting City-Funded Bus Service Growth
By far the most impactful amendment set to be considered to Katie Wilson's proposed transit measure renewal, Kettle's proposal would lead to more than 1 million fewer service hours over the course of 10 years.
PubliCola
1 day
“Ballard is an Environmental Disaster”: Opponents Rail Against Plan to Eliminate One Avenue for Land Use Appeals
By Erica C. Barnett Legislation would eliminate an early local appeal process that has delayed land use decisions a year… The post “Ballard is an Environmental Disaster”: Opponents Rail Against Plan to Eliminate One Avenue for Land Use Appeals appeared first on PubliCola.
Fremont Neighbor
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60 Love Rocks are coming to Fremont Parks
Keep your eyes peeled starting July 3. Fremont neighbor Vivian Zirk is hiding 60 hand-painted rocks across five neighborhood parks, continuing a local tradition that has been delighting neighbors and visitors of all ages for years. The hunt kicks off Friday afternoon in honor of International Drop a Rock Day, which is a “global event […]
Fremont Neighbor
2 days
New benches heading to the Troll
Folks who stop by the Troll for a photo will soon have somewhere to sit and stay a while. Friends of the Troll’s Knoll, a community group dedicated to maintaining and activating the green space around the Fremont Troll, has installed metal benches at several spots in Troll’s Knoll Forest. This includes a pair at […]
The Urbanist
2 days
Misinformation Runs Rampant as Seattle Council Considers SEPA Appeal Changes
A public hearing on a proposal to remove an avenue to appeal land use changes that has significantly delayed past Seattle zoning updates drew around 75 people to City Hall Wednesday. Opponents are raising a cloud of misleading claims around the proposal.
The Urbanist
3 days
Seattle, Tacoma Lead as Washington's Population Growth Cools
Seattle added 6,800 residents, growing to 823,400, while Tacoma added 2,600, hitting the 231,000 mark. Those jumps make them the two biggest gainers in state April 1, 2026 population estimates, as statewide growth slowed to 0.75%.
PubliCola
3 days
Regional Homelessness Agency “Right-Sizing” Will Largely Restore Pre-KCRHA Status Quo
The announcement, which will send most homeless service contracts back to the city and county, aims to preserve federal funding… The post Regional Homelessness Agency “Right-Sizing” Will Largely Restore Pre-KCRHA Status Quo appeared first on PubliCola.
The Urbanist
3 days
July Soccer Social and Endorsement Party
Join The Urbanist for our July events, including a soccer social with Sounder at Heart on July 19 and our Endorsements Rollout Party on July 23.
Fremont Neighbor
3 days
SDOT approves N 36th Street tree removal; advocacy group challenges decision
The Seattle Department of Transportation has approved the removal of six street trees at the former Harvey Family Funeral Home site at 508 N 36th St. The June 22 decision covers the three red maples on N 36th Street, two incense cedars on Evanston Avenue N, and one ash tree on Dayton Avenue N, which […]