On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Fighting Light Rail, Extending the Session, Opposing Rideshares, and More

Our daily roundup.

04/25/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

"Transit Communities" Amendment Could Allow More Density Near Frequent Transit Service

"Transit communities," a proposed new land-use designation, could allow more density (and amenities like sidewalks) near frequent bus service—exactly what some neighborhood activists are afraid of.

04/25/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Living Smaller, Driving Less

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04/24/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Isn't It Weird That

Isn't It Weird That...

Some weird things we noticed about the arena.

04/24/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Sharing Bikes, Shortchanging Transportation, and More

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04/23/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

One Question

One Question for Mayoral Candidate Ed Murray

One question about Sound Transit for state senator and mayoral candidate Ed Murray.

04/23/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Budgets, Boondoggles, and Bigger Buildings

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04/22/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Council Adopts South Lake Union Compromise

The city council adopts a compromise proposal increasing the amount developers will have to pay in exchange for more density in South Lake Union.

04/22/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs

On Other Blogs Today: Budget Battles, Booze News, and, of Course, the Sonics

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04/19/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

Separated at Birth?

Senate Republican leader and TV's Parks and Rec director -- separated at birth?

04/19/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: The War on Drugs, the War on Cars, and More

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04/18/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

The C Is for Crank

The Pitchforks Come Out at aPodment Hearing

Neighborhood activists turn out in force at city hall this afternoon to oppose microhousing—small, affordable units with shared kitchens.

04/18/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Richard DeBolt, Pod People, Parking Overkill, and Safe Streets

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04/17/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

The C Is for Crank

"Saving" Single Family Neighborhoods Must Include More Single-Family Density

Contrary to what two architects argue in Crosscut, "saving" single-family neighborhoods will require more than just allowing corner lot subdivision while banning small-lot development.

04/17/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Article

Meet the Candidates: Tim Burgess

Seattle City Council member and mayoral candidate Tim Burgess traces his journey from conservative to born-again progressive.

04/17/2013 By Erica C. Barnett and Josh Feit

Article

Mayoral Candidates Spar Over Transportation Spending

Mayor Mike McGinn and challenger Tim Burgess have vastly different ideas for fixing Seattle’s dated infrastructure.

04/17/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Foster Kids, Tragedy in Boston, and Cracking Down on DUIs

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04/16/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Afternoon Jolt

Late Afternoon Jolt: Council Goes Back to Drawing Board on SLU

With too little support for any of three options for creating affordable housing in South Lake Union, the city council goes back to the drawing board.

04/15/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: The Budget, Bus Transfers, Gun Control, and More

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04/15/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Bleu Bistro Charging 1.9 Percent Sick Leave Surcharge

Bleu Bistro on Capitol Hill has started charging customers a 1.9 percent surcharge, ostensibly to offset the cost of Seattle's paid sick leave law.

04/15/2013 By Erica C. Barnett