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Zach Welden is the founder of Lakeview Urbanists, a group that brings together neighbors in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood to advocate for safer streets, great transit, more housing, and more greenspace.

Did we need the World Cup to close off Granville Street? Brent Toderian, City planner; Urbanist at TODERIAN UrbanWORKS; formerly chief planner of the city of Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Still Waiting: How Politicians Turned a Simple Fix Into a multi billion dollar mess (0:34) Massey Tunnel contractor dumped (16:20) Mike Farnworth, B.C.'s Minister of Transportation and Transit Did we need the World Cup to close off Granville Street? (32:17) Brent Toderian, City planner; Urbanist at TODERIAN UrbanWORKS; formerly chief planner of the city of Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Mondays show we're joined by Kate Gasparro of the Building Better Cities podcast. We talk about the potential for land value taxes, research on car commutes from the Pottsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, 15 minute cities and the importance of destinations, and big Japanese megadevelopments. Main Stories A potential for land value taxes - Sightline Institute A new approach to planning with less driving - Pottsdam Insitute for Climate Impact Research  15 minute cities and proximities to jobs - Florida Atlantic University Rise of the managed city - Japan Times +++ Many thanks to Bob Nanna for our intro/outro music. Get the show ad free on Patreon! Find out about our newsletter and archive on YouTube! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

Kaj pomeni, da je mesto mehko? Škotski arhitekt in urbanist David Sim, ki je velik del svoje kariere preživel v Kopenhagnu, piše o pomenu bližine, torej da je čim več dosegljivo peš ali s kolesom, heterogenosti, vnašanju narave in posluhu za podnebne spremembe, prožnosti za spreminjanje namembnosti skozi čas, obnavljanju obstoječega namesto graditve vedno novega, o ustvarjanju priložnosti za druženje. Načrtovanje naj bi izhajalo iz človeka, upoštevalo njegove navade, velikost, saj vse to prispeva k razvoju skupnosti z močno identiteto, meni David Sim, ki je med drugim vodil preobrazbe mestnih središč v velemestih, kot sta New York in Tokio. Dolga leta je bil kreativni direktor pri Gehl Architects – sodeloval je s slovitim arhitektom Janom Gehlom, zdaj pa je del majhnega tima v studiu Softer, kjer jih pri načrtovanju urbanih okolij vodijo načela ''manjše, nižje, počasnejše, preprostejše''. Simovo uspešnico Mehko mesto: zgoščevanje za kakovost vsakdanjega življenja, prevedeno v 27 jezikov, ki je polna slikovnega gradiva in napisana dostopno splošni javnosti, smo zdaj dobili tudi v slovenskem prevodu, izdala sta jo Urbanistični inštitut Republike Slovenije in arhitekturno podjetje Corwin. Foto: Žiga Bratoš

The Urbanist is pushing for an office vacancy tax. Guest: Jason spoke with Dr. Chris Rabin last week at the Beyond biohacking conference. // Big Local: Eastern Washington school bus drivers are going to Idaho for their fuel. A Tacoma manufacturer calls it quits after 48 years after Washington’s crime and taxes finally won. An artist in Tukwila had $5 thousand dollars worth of art and her father’s ashes stolen from her. // You Pick the Topic: UW’s faculty is one of the least ideologically diverse in the country.

I was so proud on the morning of Tuesday, May 28, 2013.I was sitting in the Harvard Club, awaiting the beginning of my very first influencer event, sponsored by Siemens for environmental influencers.My cousin called, and I hit ignore, making a note to call him back and get a vibe check on the music scene here, since he was a budding producer at the time and he would know.Then, his parents called, and one of my Dad's neighbors called.When the neighbor called, she told me Dad was hurt- murdered, actually.My aunt and uncle confirmed the news.The crimson red of those walls closed in on me rapidly, and I was never the same again.Fast forward to May 25 of 2020.We all have restrictions on how much we can go outside because the air is poisoning us in a way that can't be controlled. And then, in the midst of all of that, somehow, a man was outside on a block in Minnesota that I'd come to love when I was representing what I thought was just my race in an urban planning room just six years earlier.Instead of COVID killing him, the cops did.I'm feeling even more grateful that, despite how tragic my Dad left this Earth, at least we know it was a person who did it, not the air.And certainly not the cops, who at least in Greensboro, were doing their best not to live up to the stereotype and the system, at least when it came to taking care of my dad, despite the many times 911 was called to his home in those three years.But, something else died that week in 2020.And it was similar to the thing that died besides my dad in 2013.What died, was just being a Black urbanist.What came alive, was the notion that being queer, neurodivergent, radical, feminist and unapologetically Southern, didn't need to hide.In fact, it's the fuel that's kept me even writing on this platform.Even through the breaks and the feelings of it not being good enough or worthy of being listened to.And now, 13 years of my Dad being an ancestor, and six years of the response of George Floyd and COVID (and Breonna Taylor and so many others), I feel more settled in the body and platform that has emerged since then.Radical doesn't scare me like it used to. Being rejected doesn't either. Being multifaceted and realizing that it's ok to have this space as a hobby and to not know all the answers is also easier.Now that I know that colonialism has tried and is failing to make me not love myself and my people and my ancestors.That defying gentrification is what makes life, life for me.And with that, next week, I'm bringing back something I started six years ago, but in a way that feels just as grounded as this space is now.You don't want to miss that!Until next time,Kristen Get full access to Defying Gentrification, Crafting Liberation at theblackurbanist.substack.com/subscribe

"Nothing really succeeds as planned, but it succeeds on the side of the plan."Are you interested in market-oriented urban development? What do you think about cities as friends? How can we create projections without making them regulations? Interview with Alain Bertaud, urbanist and Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. We will talk about his vision for the future of cities, urban economics and labour markets, planned cities, changing demographics, urban attraction, and many more. Alain Bertaud is a renowned urbanist and Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, as well as a senior research scholar at the NYU Marron Institute of Urban Management. Author of the influential book Order Without Design: How Markets Shape Cities (2018), he previously served as principal urban planner at the World Bank. His research, often with his wife Marie-Agnès, explores the interplay between urban forms, real estate markets, and regulations. In 2024, he received an honorary doctorate from CEPT University in India.Find out more about Alain through these links:Alain Bertaud on LinkedInAlain Bertaud websiteAlain Bertaud at the Mercator CenterAlain Bertaud at the the Marron Institute of Urban ManagementOrder Without Design: How Markets Shape Cities - book by Alain BertaudIs Thomas Piketty Misreading Balzac? - article by Alain BertaudWhy ‘Casablanca' Is the Quintessential City Movie - article by Alain BertaudConnected episode you might be interested in:No.409R - The case for economic growth as the path to better human wellbeingNo.410 - Interview with Casey Handmer about the need for urban economic growthNo.420 - Interview with Josh Dorfman about urban economicsNo.429R - Cities as labor markets – The efficiency of large labor markets is the main cause of ever-growing citiesWhat was the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WTF4Cities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wtf4cities.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ website where the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shownotes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are also available.I hope this was an interesting episode for you and thanks for tuning in.Episode generated with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Descript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ assistance (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠affiliate link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lesfm ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay

Den Anfang des Vereines und Magazins dérive markieren das Interesse an der Auseinandersetzung mit dem städtischen Raum und der urbanen Gesellschaft ebenso wie die Liebe zum Medium Zeitschrift. Seither sind über 100 Ausgaben erschienen. Autor:innen des Magazins sind Ökonom:innen und Stadtaktivist:innen, Geograph:innen und Soziolog:innen, Architekt:innen, Stadt- und Landschaftsplaner:innen, Philosoph:innen, Politikwissenschaftler:innen, Europäische Ethnolog:innen, Sozial- und Kulturwissenschaftler:innen, Ökolog:innen, Urbanist:innen und Künstler:innen. Peter Waldenberger im Gespräch mit dem Gründer Christoph Laimer, Politikwissenschaftler und mit Christina Schraml von der Redaktion und social design-Lehrende.

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The Urbanist newsroom discusses the April headlines, including Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announcing a greatly expanded Bicycle Weekend schedule on Lake Washington Boulevard, hundreds of transit advocates marching to save Ballard light rail from the chopping block, and behind-the-scenes pushback against a Capitol Hill crisis case center from prominent landlords and business owners.

"We need to do a better job at building places we love, otherwise we will just discard them."Are you interested adaptation and reuse? What do you think about the cities as the safest zones for climate? How can we maximise serendipity in cities? Interview with Greg Lindsay, urbanist, futurist and author. We will talk about his vision for the future of cities, people leaving cities, maintenance, urban programming, spatial mismatch, and many more. Greg Lindsay is a globally renowned urbanist, futurist, and author of the acclaimed bestseller Aerotropolis. With a career spanning media, technology, and design, he explores the critical intersections of cities, mobility, and innovation. Greg serves as a senior fellow at MIT, ASU, and the Atlantic Council. His research on "The Augmented City," AI, and climate migration has been showcased at MoMA and the Venice Architecture Biennale. A prolific journalist and sought-after keynote speaker, he advises G20 governments and Fortune 500 companies on our hyper-connected urban future.Find out more about Greg through these links:Greg Lindsay on LinkedInGreg Lindsay websiteas Greg Lindsay on Xas Greg Lindsay on InstagramConnecting episodes you might be interested in:No.018 - Interview with Maria Jose Yanez about the Nightingale model in MelbourneNo.409R - The case for economic growth as the path to better human wellbeingNo.410 - Interview with Casey Handmer about the need for economic growth No.421R - The origins of scaling in citiesWhat was the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WTF4Cities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wtf4cities.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ website where the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shownotes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are also available.I hope this was an interesting episode for you and thanks for tuning in.Episode generated with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Descript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ assistance (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠affiliate link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lesfm ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay

On MoneyFM 89.3’s Singapore Home Brew Jane Iyer, CEO of Jane’s SG Tours, and Yong Min, heritage educator and founder of The Urbanist Singapore join Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys to explore a fresh collaboration bringing Singapore’s stories to life in a whole new way. Together, they unveil their new “Best of Both” tour — a hybrid experience that blends Jane’s deep expertise in curated heritage walks with Yong Min’s dynamic, social‑media‑driven approach to urban history. The result: a tour that is immersive, accessible, and designed for both locals and visitors who want to understand Singapore beyond the usual landmarks. Yong Min shares how his journey began with an award‑winning honours thesis and evolved into a mission to make heritage relevant for a new generation. His work has been featured at Singapore HeritageFest, Singapore Design Week, and across major media outlets. Jane discusses why this collaboration matters now, as Singaporeans increasingly seek meaningful, place‑based experiences that connect them to the city’s evolving identity. https://janestours.sg/best-of-both/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I think it has been a decade since Gil Penalosa and I last recorded a podcast. His work has had input and influence on over 300 cities globally so why does he make Toronto home? What makes Toronto (and Canada) great... and what are the opportunities we seem to be actively missing? Naturally, we talk about transportation, project management (and project mismanagement), tree canopy, play for children, and recreation for olders. Come along for a sweeping discussion on how we can do better.

Cities aren't just structures. They're people. In the rapidly urbanising cities of the global majority, many of those people are migrant workers.  They often work informally, with limited protection when shocks hit. At the same time, they are vital to propping up and rebuilding cities after climate disasters. In this week's Cities 1.5 podcast episode, host David Miller speaks to Ritwika Basu, an environmental social scientist and urbanist who researches this invisible labour in small and medium-sized cities in India.Featured guests:Ritwika Basu, Environmental Social Scientist and Urbanist, and one of the guest editors of the Journal City Climate Policy and Economy's soon to be released Special Issue on Adaptation and Resilience in Cities of the Majority World: Advancing Equity and Justice in Practice, and Author of “Hidden Infrastructure of Urban Resilience: Labor, Precarity, and Economic Adaptation in India” which will be released to open access on April 15, 2026.Links:Resilient Cities (and how to build them) - Cities 1.5Journal of City Climate Policy and EconomyResources on Urban Climate Resilience - C40 Knowledge HubGood Green Jobs and Labour Migration: Opportunities for Urban Leaders - C40 Knowledge HubIf you want to learn more about the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy, please visit our website at https://jccpe.utpjournals.press/Listen to the Cities 1.5 five-part miniseries “Going Steady with Herman Daly: How to Unbreak the Economy (and the Planet)" here: https://lnk.to/HDMiniSeriesCities 1.5 is produced by the University of Toronto Press and the C40 Centre, and is supported by C40 Cities. Sign up to the Centre newsletter: https://thecentre.substack.com/Writing and executive production by Peggy Whitfield.Narrative and communications support by Chiara Morfeo.Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://jessdoespodcasting.com/Edited by Morgane Chambrin: https://www.morganechambrin.com/Music by Lorna Gilfedder: https://origamipodcastservices.com/

The Urbanist newsroom (Ryan Packer, Amy Sundberg, and Doug Trumm) discusses the big opening day for Sound Transit's crosslake 2 Line and what it means for the future of light rail expansion in the Seattle region. In a series of speeches from Sound Transit leaders, officials waxed poetic on the significance of the day and some argued it provided momentum as the agency heads into the next round of expansions, with several projects way overbudget.More than 200,000 riders piled on Link light rail during the 2 Line's March 28 opening day, which led to some long lines, especially at Judkins Park Station, where they cut the ribbon. Even with lengthy wait times, it was still good enough for the second busiest day in Link's history.This grand opening was a long time in the making. We discussed all the twists and turns over the region's history (from Forward Thrust to the Sound Transit 2 ballot measure to siting battles) to finally arrive at a light rail connection between Seattle and the Eastside.We also discussed the variety of approaches to transit-oriented development that cities along the line took, with Mercer Island the most hesitant to add housing and even fought back against state housing rules – unsuccessfully. The area around Judkins Park, meanwhile, has seen about 3,000 homes either added or in the pipeline.Finally, we discussed how the agency might solve its financial woes plaguing Sound Transit 3 projects so that the next new lines can open as soon as possible.

The Urbanist's Ryan Packer, Amy Sundberg, and Doug Trumm discuss recent news out of Olympia, candidate campaign rollouts, and King County transportation funding woes. The crew also gives their recommendations for favorite outdoor festivals or seasonal events.Our latest dispatches on the Washington State Legislature include:Mosquito Fleet Act Runs Into Choppy Seas in the State SenateSound Transit's Bid to Unlock 75-Year Bonds Finds Second WindNeighborhood Cafe and Corner Store Bill Fails for Third Straight YearLegislation Targeting Ground-Floor Storefronts Gets Overhauled in HouseState Senate Signs Onto Billions of New Debt for Highway UpkeepWashington's Elevator Reform Bill Rises AgainTo check out more on the candidates jumping in races, see Amy's interview with Hannah Sabio-Howell (who is challenging Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen) and Ryan's interview with Ron Davis, who is challenging longtime Rep. Gerry Pollet.This episode of The Urbanist Podcast was edited by your truly. Episodes also air on KVRU 105.7 FM radio Thursdays at 4pm. Thank you to Crystal Fincher and Shannon Cheng of KVRU for their assistance getting this podcast off the ground. Follow us on your favorite podcast platform to help us spread the word.

Send us Fan Mail“New Hanover County has one of the highest shares of households without vehicle access in North Carolina—about 6 percent—according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey,” transportation expert Andrés Otero wrote in an article for WHQR last year. “People without access to a car often include college students, older adults, and others who either cannot afford a vehicle or are unable to drive. In Wilmington, these groups make up a significant portion of the population. The same data also show that in both the Northside and Southside neighborhoods, more than a third of households have no vehicle access.”In this episode, Otero talks with Shoresides about living without a personal vehicle—and what that experience reveals about how cities like Wilmington function for pedestrians and bicyclists. He also discusses what it would take to build a city that works for everyone, not just drivers.Learn more• Andrés' Substack: https://andytalksurbanism.substack.com• WHQR article: https://www.whqr.org/local/2025-04-28/walking-and-bicycling-in-wilmington-and-north-carolina-face-significant-funding-barriers-says-advocateLearn more about the Coastal Journalism Hub: http://www.coastaljournalism.org/Support the showwww.shoresides.org 

The Urbanist's newsroom — Doug Trumm, Ryan Packer, and Amy Sundberg — dive into recent headlines in a podcast episode covering:Katie Wilson's State of the City speech. (Read our story)An update on which bills are moving and which are dying at the Washington State Legislation.The Seattle Social Housing Developer's big moves, including huge proceeds in its first year with a dedicated revenue source. (Read our story)  Here's a recap of the Olympia coverage we referenced:Age verification for Big TechWashington's Elevator Reform Bill Rises AgainCurbing Mandates for Ground-Floor Retail Spaces Advances at LegislatureWashington Legislature Grapples with Slew of Bills Regulating AIWashington State Reacts to Feared ICE Invasion, Constitutional CrisisState Lawmakers Move to Regulate License Plate Readers, Fearing ICE MisuseICE's Tacoma Detention Center Targeted in New Lawsuit Alleging Abuses2026: The Year the Washington Legislature Catches Its Breath on HousingAnd in a bonus closing segment, the three of us also offer our Pike Place Market food recommendations.This episode of The Urbanist Podcast was edited by Doug Trumm. Episodes also air on KVRU 105.7 FM radio Thursdays at 4pm, on a once every two weeks cadence, give or take.

Let's check in with some of our favorite urbanist advocacy organizations about their goals for this year's legislative session! Links Land Value Tax Episode All Aboard Minnesota Our Streets Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota Sustain Saint Paul Neighbors for More Neighbors, Yes to Homes Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website. This episode was hosted, edited, and transcribed by Ian R Buck. Many thanks to Brian Nelson, Joe Harrington, CJ Lindor, Cody Fischer, and Jacob Hooper for coming on the show! We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

Journalist, author and activist Elizabeth Farrelly, is the best known urbanist in Australia, with an international reputation. The title of her recent best-selling book, Killing Sydney: the Fight for a City's Soul, speaks eloquently of her concerns but also of her independent spirit and determination to change the direction of the city she loves. A feisty and characterful conversation full of insights not just about Australia's global city but cities in general and how communities need to be galvanised to ensure they still provide opportunities for all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Packer, Amy Sundberg, and Doug Trumm of The Urbanist newsroom preview the session now underway at the Washington State Legislature in Olympia and break down the huge setback that the I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement project was just dealt, via a massive cost jump pushing the budget near $20 billion.  Ryan recently covered a myriad of housing bills working their way through Olympia. Bills allowing smaller elevators and scissor stairs could make midrise buildings more feasible to build. The hosts discussed the pros and cons of legislation allowing residential construction in commercial zones in mid-sized cities, which was requested by Governor Bob Ferguson, but perpetuates a corridor urbanism approach that focuses apartments in polluted areas near dangerous highways.The bills we referenced include:House Bill 1175 - Neighborhood cafesHB 1443 - Allows Mobile Dwelling Units on all ResidencesHB 2228 - Legalizing Scissor StairsSenate Bill 5156 - Legalizing Smaller Elevators - Sightline Institute has a video explainer for more info.SB 6002 - Regulate Immigration Officials Access to License Plate Readers - Read Amy Sundberg's article for more.SB 6026 - Requiring Mid-Size Cities to Allow Residential in all Commercial Zones.Additionally, Amy and Doug recounted their first interview with Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson since she's been installed in office. And the crew talks about their go-to parks for false spring reveling.

Kelly & Jon Lorenc of the Queen City Urbanist Bookclub look back on best urbanist reads of 2025, what they're reading in 2026 and they offer some predictions for the new year. Theme by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Occasional music by Kimberley Feury. Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR AccessNow community radio.

The young transportation activists of today are the legislators of tomorrow. Let's meet some of the students who are getting involved in advocacy at an early age! Links Our Streets' Bring Back 6th. Harding's transportation page still has a bike map that Ian added in 2020. The Purple People Coalition (note: the Purple Line project has since been renamed the Bronze Line). Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website. This episode was hosted and edited by Ian R Buck and was transcribed by Parker Seaman aka Strongthany. Many thanks to Asanti, Michael, and Thomas for coming on the show! We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

The Urbanist's Ryan Packer, Amy Sundberg, and Doug Trumm kick off the new year by breaking down Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's inauguration ceremony and Washington Governor Bob Ferguson's supplemental budget proposal, which included deep cuts to public education, while also queuing up a millionaires income tax for 2029. The trio also make a few new year predictions and flag some big stories to watch.

Just weeks after Seattle's November elections, Town Hall Seattle kicks off a timely, can't-miss series hosted by Marcus Harrison Green. The panel features political strategist Crystal Fincher, The Stranger's news editor Vivian McCall, and the South Seattle Emerald's political columnist Tobias Coughlin-Bogue. Together they'll cut through the noise to unpack what the results really mean—from who's setting the agenda at City Hall to what's looming in Olympia, and connect it all to the turbulent political currents in Washington, D.C. Expect an unflinching, illuminating conversation about what's next for Seattle, the state, and our role in shaping the national story. Host Marcus Harrison Green is the publisher of Hinton Publishing, the founder of the South Seattle Emerald, and a columnist with The Stranger. Growing up in South Seattle, he experienced first-hand the impact of one-dimensional stories on marginalized communities, which taught him the value of authentic narratives. After an unfulfilling stint in the investment world during his twenties, Marcus returned to his community with a newfound purpose of telling stories with nuance, complexity, and multidimensionality with the hope of advancing social change. This led him to become a writer and found the South Seattle Emerald. An award-winning journalist, he was awarded the Seattle Human Rights Commissions' Individual Human Rights Leader Award for 2020 and named the inaugural James Baldwin Fellow by the Northwest African American Museum in 2022. Panelists Crystal Fincher is the Executive Director of KVRU 105.7 FM, an independent non-profit community radio station in South Seattle that she and her business partner recently acquired. She also publishes and hosts Hacks & Wonks, the region's premier podcast about local politics and policy. Crystal led an award-winning political consulting firm for 15 years, helping elect state and local candidates and pass ballot measures across the West Coast. Crystal's work has always been rooted in community mobilization and economic development, serving on the City of Kent Land Use & Planning Board, as a Deputy on the Washington Roundtable, and on the boards of Kent Youth and Family Services, the Northwest Association of Financial Professionals, Tabor 100, and the Washington Institute for a Democratic Future. She currently serves on the boards of Progress Alliance of Washington and The Urbanist. Vivian McCall is The Stranger's News Editor. In her private life, she is a musician and Wii U apologist. If you're reading this, you either love her or hate her. Tobias Coughlin-Bogue is a writer, editor, and restaurant worker who lives in South Park. He was formerly the associate editor of Real Change News and has since covered politics for The Stranger and the South Seattle Emerald. Presented by Town Hall Seattle and The Stranger.

Courtyard Urbanist is a research and development initiative dedicated to improving US cities through family-friendly courtyard block design.@UrbanCourtyard on X, led by Alicia, focuses on pioneering family-friendly courtyard block designs to revitalize U.S. cities with walkable, low-rise neighborhoods that prioritize private green space and community over car dependency. Based in Chicago, she critiques high-rise towers for lacking family appeal and pushes for urban innovations that support literacy and education.

Monocle’s editor-in-chief Andrew Tuck recalls some of his favourite interviews and reports from the year on ‘The Urbanist’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Micheál Podgers is an urban planner with expertise in urban transportation planning, housing, and land-use. He is the Midwest Policy Lead for Climate Cabinet, a national organization that uses data science to support local leaders running in under-the-radar races with outsized climate impact.

The Urbanist's newsroom dissects the biggest headlines of the last few weeks. Ryan Packer, Amy Sundberg, and Doug Trumm discuss the Federal Way Link light rail opening in early December, Katie Wilson's transition team and early hires, and the Seattle City Council's vote to approve a controversial labor contract with the Seattle Police Officers Guild. The contract again punts on long-promised accountability measures and leaves several obstacles to civilian crisis response in place.Check out recent articles for more:Thousands Packs Trains for Opening of Federal Way Light RailFederal Way Link Stations Not Seeing a Housing BoomSeattle Approves Controversial Police Guild Contract, Three Councilmembers DissentKatie Wilson's Transition Team Features Mix of Advocates and InsidersKatie Wilson Charts New Course on Public Safety and Homelessness

The Urbanist Podcast is back after a hiatus, just in time to break down 2025 election results. Urbanist-endorsed Katie Wilson pulled off a comeback in late returns to win the Seattle Mayor race. In this episode, Urbanist publisher Doug Trumm and reporter Amy Sundberg discuss results in Seattle and other interesting races across the region, including Tacoma, Bellevue, Kirkland, and a progressive sweep in Burien.

Milan, Daniel, Päivi and Mustafa, four leading placemakers from across Europe, share their reflections after attending Smart City Expo in Barcelona. The discussion moves from digital twins and civic participation to the challenge of scaling up placemaking while keeping it inclusive, slow, and meaningful. This episode highlights the tension and potential between the “smart” and the “place,” showing how collaboration, data, and creativity can help cities become both technologically advanced and deeply human.Guests:Daniel Rádai, urban planner - placemaker, Deputy Mayor for Urban Development, Budapest District 8, Józsefváros.Milena Ivkovic, public space designer, covic participation innovator, URBACT expert , Co-founder Blok74 Urban Simulations/ Urban Communications, Co-founder, Placemaking Western Balkans.Mustafa Sherif, Urbanist, Placemaker & Studio Manager at AFRY, Placemaking Sweden Director, Host of Urbanistica Podcast .Päivi Raivio, urban designer, placemaker, Co-founder of RaivioBumann urban design and placemaking studio, Co-founder of Parkly - urban furniture company. ____In collaboration with SMART CITY EXPO in Barcelona.Read more⁠⁠⁠https://www.smartcityexpo.com/#⁠⁠⁠___Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️__All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated.__Let's connect and talk further about this episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mustafa Sherif Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Visit  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mustafasherif.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for collaborations and nominations or email me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@mustafasherif.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Urbanistica on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ &⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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After being the first candidate to declare, the campaign of Emma Durand-Wood has knocked on every door in Elmwood-East Kildonan. In Episode 52, she tells about her platform, her background in urban issues, and her vision for the ward as the October 25th vote draws near. A writer and editor by trade, Emma Durand-Wood moved to Elmwood in 2008 from Vancouver. While not being involved in politics there, her rise through community organizing in Winnipeg is similar to the BC progressive playbook. She's been endorsed by Shaun Loney, who finished fourth in the 2022 Mayoral election as the far left-wing choice. It appears he's the only one from that race to publicly endorse a successor to Coun. Jason Schreyer. Loney has vowed to put together a slate of like-minded people for next year's election. Part 1- Durand-Wood says that at the doorstep, a "common set of concerns" emerge. She recounts what she heard about crime, homelessness, the emergence of Transit complaints, and "a lot" of people want civic investment in youth programs. She tells Marty Gold about her own experiences living in the ward and how long it took to get a gang house shut down. "Have the police been effective? They've been very very busy... we need to take tackling crime as a community effort."10.00 - "We can't have this chaos of encampments."Durand -Woods hadn't considered the idea of establishing a monitored encampment at the Legislature. She advocates for more grassroots approaches like Elmwood Unity Walk to help get people out of encampments, but "we can't run everyone into jail."A Transit user, the new routing and schedule problems "does seem like a pretty big oversight" by city councillors, as her area "got a downgrade in service." "The smarter thing to do is the rehabilitation" for the Louise Bridge, rather than construct a new one, citing "a systemic problem" that's leading to "massive" deficits in the civic budget. 24.55 Part 2- Durand-Wood describes her personal background in the west before moving here for affordability and to start a family. She became involved in Elmwood issues by opposing a pawn shop licence, then helped re-establish a residents association in Glen Elm, then initiated a tree planting coalition. 36.00- With strong support from prominent members of the bike lobby and the 30km speed limit advocates- two groups that disrupted council proceedings in the last year - Durand-Wood is asked about whether their extremism and rhetoric aligns with her values. She disavows the political violence seemingly espoused by a prominent campaigner for her, who posted that the Charlie Kirk vigil at the Legislature was like "a Klan rally." 46.00- Citing a petition drive in EK showing support of 80-90% for lower residential speed limits, she maintains "it actually is not an extreme idea." Durand-Wood supports infill housing, and is asked about whether opposition to zoning changes because the demand for housing is rooted in mass immigration is also "not an extreme position". While she shows sympathy for their concerns, she says "Our neighborhoods have been kind of locked in amber... we need more people living in our existing neighborhoods" to ease fiscal pressures.Voters can get more information on her campaign at emmadurandwood.ca****- Go to the ActionLine "City" tab to find every podcast interview with the seven candidates.- Read our by-election preview column in the Winnipeg Sun: Home stretch starts in Elmwood-East Kildonanby-election- For sponsor or advertising inquiries, to contribute to our Season Six Funding Drive, send feedback or story tips, email martygoldlive@gmail.com

Guillaume Le Roux operates Le Vrai Paris, the Real Paris. He gives guided tours that are focused on helping people to discover Paris through the eyes of a local while challenging their expectations about the city. Guillaume is also a food blogger.

Amy Sundberg, public safety reporter for The Urbanist and publisher of Notes from the Emerald City, joins Hacks & Wonks to discuss how Seattle's City Council is poised to expand the city's surveillance pilot program before collecting any evaluation data on its effectiveness, raising concerns among privacy advocates about potential federal access to the data amid heightened immigration enforcement. The expansion, scheduled for a final council vote on September 9 at 2:30 p.m., would install new cameras in three areas and tap into Seattle Department of Transportation's existing network of traffic management cameras, adding more than 365 cameras total to the Seattle Police Department's Real-Time Crime Center.   As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com. Follow us on Bluesky at @HacksAndWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Bluesky at @finchfrii and find Amy Sundberg at @amysundberg.

Molly Cook is a registered nurse and a grassroots organizer. As a grassroots organizer, she has advocated for the health and safety of her neighbors, including a focus on supporting walking, biking, and public transportation. Molly was elected to the Texas Senate in 2024.

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Robert Cruickshank discuss:

What if your best real estate insight came from the city planner's desk?   In this episode, I sit down with Jeffrey Kirton, an urbanist turned investor, to explore how city planning, zoning knowledge, and on-the-ground experience can shape smarter real estate decisions. Jeffrey shares his journey from civil engineering dreams and poker tables to working within Montreal's urban system—and how those lessons now fuel his investment strategy.   We break down how zoning can unlock hidden value, why permit timelines matter more than people think, and what to look for when evaluating neighborhood potential. Jeffrey also shares his experience building a Vermont cabin, adding ADUs, and buying undervalued properties with major upside—all by applying a planner's lens to every deal.   Tune in to learn how thinking like an urbanist can help you invest with more clarity, less risk, and stronger long-term returns.   —   Tired of spreadsheets and admin headaches in your rental business?   If you're a real estate investor looking to simplify operations and grow your portfolio, Kompas is your new best friend. This all-in-one property management and accounting software helps you automate the tedious stuff—like receivables, renewals, and leasing—so you can focus on creating value.   Boost your cash flow, improve your NOI, cut down back-office work, and scale with confidence.  

We’re calling another meeting of ‘The Urbanist’ bookclub to review two titles: ‘Designing the American Century’ and ‘Women Architects at Work’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should Langley Township be able to collect dollars for community amenities? (0:42) Guest: Eric Woodward, Langley Township Mayor Canadian urbanist partners with Paris Mayor for groundbreaking exhibition (14:07) Guest: Brent Toderian, City planner; Urbanist at TODERIAN UrbanWORKS; formerly chief planner of the city of Vancouver and now advises cities all over the world on city planning needs “Just like him, everything must go!” - B.C woman celebrates divorce with garage sale (28:30) Guest: Su Claire, Cawston resident, owner of Flip Flop Farm B.C. Ferries receives massive $1 billion federal loan to fund ferry builds in China (34:53) Guest: Nicolas Jimenez, President and CEO of B.C Ferries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Brent Toderian, City planner; Urbanist at TODERIAN UrbanWORKS; formerly chief planner of the city of Vancouver and now advises cities all over the world on city planning needs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily Jabbour has served since 2017 as a Councilperson at Large in Hoboken, New Jersey. In 2025, she is running for Mayor of Hoboken, a city that houses over 50,000 residents in just over one square mile of land.

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As the Executive Director, Lisa gives us an update on the state of Pioneer Square, how the org is preparing for FIFA, and the unique way they are helping small businesses.Top Stories:1. State of Pioneer SquareSeattle magazine article and KNKX article2. Sound Transit testing light rail on I-90PSBJ article or The Urbanist article3. New taxes on businessesGeekWire article4. Glass elevator at Space NeedleGeekWire articleAbout guest Lisa Howard - Executive Director, Alliance for Pioneer Square:Lisa has been with the non-profit organization Alliance for Pioneer Square for 17 years! She earned her masters in Business from UW's Foster School of Business and her first job was working as a seamstress.Alliance for Pioneer Square websiteFree waterfront shuttle scheduleAbout host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com⁠⁠

Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Seattle Channel’s Brian Callanan, Executive Director for the Center for Latino Leadership Maia Espinoza, and The Urbanist’s Ryan Packer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ariel Vera is a Peabody Winner and digital creator with a unique vision and style. Using his channel URBANIST he uncovers the secrets of our cities. He has 1.6M total followers interested in his uncoverings! In this episode we chat history and urbanism, and how their secrets, stories, and magnificent wonders all around us! 

The Urbanist hosted a “Future of Seattle Housing” panel discussion on April 23rd, alongside Seattle YIMBY, at El Centro de la Raza in Beacon Hill. The panel was moderated by Doug Trumm, The Urbanist's publisher, and our panelists are housing leaders in the private, non-profit, and public sectors:Patrick Cobb, developer, architect, and a founding partner of Stack, a firm specializing in urban infill development.Naishin Fu, Co-Executive Director at House Our Neighbors, a nonprofit focused on expanding social housing.Michael Hubner, Long Range Planning Manager at the Seattle Office of Planning Community and Development (OPCD).Jesse Simpson, Director of Government Relations and Policy at the Housing Development Consortium of Seattle-King County and a board member at The Urbanist.The transcript was auto-generated and edited lightly for errors. Apologies for the errors that made it through.

In response to sweeping policy changes at the federal level, Seattle City Council has established a Select Committee on Federal Administration and Policy Changes to track and respond to threats to federal funding, executive orders, and civil rights rollbacks affecting the city. The committee, chaired by Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck, aims to address the local fallout from the Trump administration's second term. In this episode of "Hacks & Wonks" hosted by Crystal Fincher, Councilmember Rinck and journalist Amy Sundberg, who covers public safety and local policy for The Urbanist, discuss the committee's purpose and the challenges Seattle faces. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com. Follow us on Bluesky at @HacksAndWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Bluesky at @finchfrii. Find Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck on Bluesky at @alexis4seattle and Amy Sundberg at @amysundberg.

Seattle needs more housing, that’s a widely accepted reality. How and where we build that housing is a lot thornier. Enter: the One Seattle Plan, the city’s proposal to address our housing shortage. The details are still getting worked out, and some people don’t want these changes in their neighborhood, while others argue it doesn’t go far enough. We hear from Ryan Packer, the Contributing editor of The Urbanist and Queen Anne resident Michael Lapin. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.