Andrew
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bikes busses buildings in Seattle
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City-scale logistics lets you move freight more nimbly than oversized trucks designed for the freeway.
November 28, 2025 at 12:31 PM
City-scale logistics lets you move freight more nimbly than oversized trucks designed for the freeway.
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Per-precinct final data are now available for King County, Washington's general election. In the race for Seattle mayor, Katie Wilson defeated incumbent Bruce Harrell by just under 2,000 votes.
November 27, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Per-precinct final data are now available for King County, Washington's general election. In the race for Seattle mayor, Katie Wilson defeated incumbent Bruce Harrell by just under 2,000 votes.
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transit headway goalz (actual speed)
November 26, 2025 at 2:52 PM
transit headway goalz (actual speed)
I never really understood the power of UX until I had to cross a muddy spot of grass and discovered sidewalks exist -
Thank you for coming to my LinkedIn post.
Thank you for coming to my LinkedIn post.
November 26, 2025 at 8:55 AM
I never really understood the power of UX until I had to cross a muddy spot of grass and discovered sidewalks exist -
Thank you for coming to my LinkedIn post.
Thank you for coming to my LinkedIn post.
The folks quoted here seem so dead set against any kind of change, the only thing that will force their hand would be a builder's remedy.
Bainbridge Island Struggles to Update Growth Plan, Months Behind State Deadline » The Urbanist
# Without
www.theurbanist.org
November 26, 2025 at 8:29 AM
The folks quoted here seem so dead set against any kind of change, the only thing that will force their hand would be a builder's remedy.
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“Big enough for an elephant” is my preferred sidewalk width.
November 25, 2025 at 9:17 PM
“Big enough for an elephant” is my preferred sidewalk width.
Progressives: Let's build more, so everyone can afford some.
Republicans: Let's make everything a bit shitty.
Republicans: Let's make everything a bit shitty.
Exclusive: Republicans plan to challenge vehicle-safety mandates, such as automatic emergency braking and alarms that remind drivers a child is in the back seat.
Senate Committee to Challenge Auto-Safety Mandates That Hurt ‘Affordability’
Republicans are questioning the value of some features, such as automatic braking and rear-seat reminders.
on.wsj.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Progressives: Let's build more, so everyone can afford some.
Republicans: Let's make everything a bit shitty.
Republicans: Let's make everything a bit shitty.
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46 US states: $130k household is rich
California, Washington, and New York 30+ miles outside of a city: $130k household is average
NYC, Seattle, DC, LA, OC, San Diego, all of Hawaii: $130k household is just scraping by
Bay Area: $130k income household qualifies for low-income housing (lol)
California, Washington, and New York 30+ miles outside of a city: $130k household is average
NYC, Seattle, DC, LA, OC, San Diego, all of Hawaii: $130k household is just scraping by
Bay Area: $130k income household qualifies for low-income housing (lol)
I’m not going to read more into the beef here, but it’s worth noting that a family of four making ~110k-130k qualifies for low-income housing in four counties in the Bay Area. Choosing not to build housing pushes everyone on the housing ladder deeper into rent burden and poverty.
just read some Substack post with a maybe quarter-baked argument that the "real" poverty line is $136,000. come on
November 24, 2025 at 7:25 PM
46 US states: $130k household is rich
California, Washington, and New York 30+ miles outside of a city: $130k household is average
NYC, Seattle, DC, LA, OC, San Diego, all of Hawaii: $130k household is just scraping by
Bay Area: $130k income household qualifies for low-income housing (lol)
California, Washington, and New York 30+ miles outside of a city: $130k household is average
NYC, Seattle, DC, LA, OC, San Diego, all of Hawaii: $130k household is just scraping by
Bay Area: $130k income household qualifies for low-income housing (lol)
oh no
CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Batteries for E-Bikes from Rad Power Bikes Due to Fire Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...
November 24, 2025 at 7:18 PM
oh no
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nothing will radicalize you against zoning quite like engaging with zoning
November 24, 2025 at 4:52 PM
nothing will radicalize you against zoning quite like engaging with zoning
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Announcement says train to Angle Lake, signages say “Lynwood City Center” or “Federal Way Downtown”
Unclear which one is “Seattle Downtown” even
“2 Line Testing in-progress do not board test trains” train approaches, completely unmarked with a number
Unclear which one is “Seattle Downtown” even
“2 Line Testing in-progress do not board test trains” train approaches, completely unmarked with a number
November 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Announcement says train to Angle Lake, signages say “Lynwood City Center” or “Federal Way Downtown”
Unclear which one is “Seattle Downtown” even
“2 Line Testing in-progress do not board test trains” train approaches, completely unmarked with a number
Unclear which one is “Seattle Downtown” even
“2 Line Testing in-progress do not board test trains” train approaches, completely unmarked with a number
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It's sad because we can do so much more but...A Seattle mayor who treats the mode share shift in the city's already-adopted Climate Change Response Framework with urgency—like a legally binding requirement—will be the most transformative mayor in Seattle history.
November 24, 2025 at 9:31 AM
It's sad because we can do so much more but...A Seattle mayor who treats the mode share shift in the city's already-adopted Climate Change Response Framework with urgency—like a legally binding requirement—will be the most transformative mayor in Seattle history.
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Was it young voter turnout? Trump backlash? Or was it voters sick of shit like this?
Welp, after years of planning, pots of dedicated funding, promises that despite other elements getting yanked from the plans that sidewalk repairs were still on the table, the only sidewalk on LWB that got repaved this year was the segment right in front of Bruce's house.
November 23, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Was it young voter turnout? Trump backlash? Or was it voters sick of shit like this?
This is some good printer discourse.
And, as a reminder, if you only need to print a couple things a year you can often do that at your local library.
And, as a reminder, if you only need to print a couple things a year you can often do that at your local library.
my stupid shitty HP inkjet printer is out of ink should i finally just buy the brother laser printer that everyone has?
November 23, 2025 at 3:04 AM
This is some good printer discourse.
And, as a reminder, if you only need to print a couple things a year you can often do that at your local library.
And, as a reminder, if you only need to print a couple things a year you can often do that at your local library.
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my 15 y.o. just now:
in germany, the christmas markets were about community - in seattle it feels like it's just about capitalism
(nailed it)
in germany, the christmas markets were about community - in seattle it feels like it's just about capitalism
(nailed it)
November 23, 2025 at 1:47 AM
my 15 y.o. just now:
in germany, the christmas markets were about community - in seattle it feels like it's just about capitalism
(nailed it)
in germany, the christmas markets were about community - in seattle it feels like it's just about capitalism
(nailed it)
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Welp, after years of planning, pots of dedicated funding, promises that despite other elements getting yanked from the plans that sidewalk repairs were still on the table, the only sidewalk on LWB that got repaved this year was the segment right in front of Bruce's house.
November 22, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Welp, after years of planning, pots of dedicated funding, promises that despite other elements getting yanked from the plans that sidewalk repairs were still on the table, the only sidewalk on LWB that got repaved this year was the segment right in front of Bruce's house.
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for days we got the "Showdown with Socialism" buildup only to get the payoff of Trump essentially saying "wow this socialist guy fuckin rules. I, on the other hand, am a fascist". what a country. what an era
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donald trump endorsed zohran mamdani before chuck schumer lmao
November 21, 2025 at 9:38 PM
for days we got the "Showdown with Socialism" buildup only to get the payoff of Trump essentially saying "wow this socialist guy fuckin rules. I, on the other hand, am a fascist". what a country. what an era
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this proves that Trump's information ecosystem is just as fucked as everyone else's.
a lot of his position probably comes from talking to sycophants on the right, and combative people on the left.
a lot of his position probably comes from talking to sycophants on the right, and combative people on the left.
November 21, 2025 at 10:04 PM
this proves that Trump's information ecosystem is just as fucked as everyone else's.
a lot of his position probably comes from talking to sycophants on the right, and combative people on the left.
a lot of his position probably comes from talking to sycophants on the right, and combative people on the left.
whomst amongst us has not dabbled with quarter zips in their 20's?
Why Are Young Men Embracing the Quarter-Zip Lifestyle?
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:31 PM
whomst amongst us has not dabbled with quarter zips in their 20's?
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you know what? good advice.
Reporter: Are you affirming that you think the president is a fascist?
Mamdani: I've spoken about --
Trump: Just say yes, it's easier than explaining.
Mamdani: I've spoken about --
Trump: Just say yes, it's easier than explaining.
November 21, 2025 at 9:21 PM
you know what? good advice.
anyone trying to fill WA state legislature's docket with things to clear the way for congestion pricing?
I assume Wilson's people are on it for progressive revenue.
I assume Wilson's people are on it for progressive revenue.
November 21, 2025 at 12:23 AM
anyone trying to fill WA state legislature's docket with things to clear the way for congestion pricing?
I assume Wilson's people are on it for progressive revenue.
I assume Wilson's people are on it for progressive revenue.
sickos haha yes dot jpg to everything, but especially number 2
What’s in the plan? Well after Step 2 (sweep city council), Wilson lays out six policy ideas:
1) E-bike subsidies
2) Weight-based taxes, fees, and fines
3) Mandatory employer transit subsidies
4) Mandatory parking cash-out
5) (De-)congestion pricing
6) Free transit (“worth exploring”)
1) E-bike subsidies
2) Weight-based taxes, fees, and fines
3) Mandatory employer transit subsidies
4) Mandatory parking cash-out
5) (De-)congestion pricing
6) Free transit (“worth exploring”)
November 21, 2025 at 12:12 AM
sickos haha yes dot jpg to everything, but especially number 2
Happy to have @linforseattle.bsky.social, but i like Mark Solomon a lot too. 🖖
November 20, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Happy to have @linforseattle.bsky.social, but i like Mark Solomon a lot too. 🖖
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Seattle Nice sat down with Mayor-elect Katie Wilson this week to talk about her vision for the city, including her ambitious plan to shelter thousands of people and address the massive budget deficit outgoing mayor Bruce Harrell left for her to deal with. Listen and subscribe:
Mayor-Elect Katie Wilson says Seattle Nice is “Special” | Seattle Nice
Mayor-elect Katie Wilson turned down numerous invitations for national television appearances over the past week, telling Seattle Nice, “That is not my job.”...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Seattle Nice sat down with Mayor-elect Katie Wilson this week to talk about her vision for the city, including her ambitious plan to shelter thousands of people and address the massive budget deficit outgoing mayor Bruce Harrell left for her to deal with. Listen and subscribe:
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being an urbanist is like touching the stove just to feel something again
Georgetown? Philadelphia? San Francisco?
Nope.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
This photo was taken 90 years ago *today* in the Yankee Hill neighborhood.
Today this is a surface parking lot.
Nope.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
This photo was taken 90 years ago *today* in the Yankee Hill neighborhood.
Today this is a surface parking lot.
November 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
being an urbanist is like touching the stove just to feel something again