Council Committee Greenlights SoDo Housing Proposal Despite Strong Port Opposition
The 3-2 vote in committee sets up a final decision later this month, but the Port of Seattle is suggesting they may take legal action against the move.
Port of Seattle
Climate Commitment Act Repeal Imperils Port’s Pollution Reduction Efforts
Electrifying port infrastructure and traffic is already slow-moving at the expense of nearby communities, and in the absence of clean energy regulation for ports in Washington, these projects heavily rely on funding from the contested Climate Commitment Act.
Op-Ed: Washington State Needs a Cumulative Air Toxics Law
The Duwamish River Valley hosts three freeways, two international airports, an international seaport, and a river so polluted it was declared a federal Superfund site, with over 300 industries lining the banks.  Seattle’s only majority people of color and immigrant neighborhoods are also the most vulnerable; with more families,
Are Cruise Ships Crushing Seattle’s Climate Goals?
Whether pushing for a car-centric waterfront or failing to deliver on electric shore power, the Port of Seattle’s commitment to sustainability is an open question It’s impossible to ignore a cruise ship docked on Seattle’s waterfront. Recently, a behemoth Princess Cruise ship bound for Alaska – the Ruby
Seattle Street Ends: West Seattle to South Park
Today we get to talk about fourteen incredible ready-to-visit street ends beginning in West Seattle and ending in South Park, plus a lovely waterfront park owned by the Port of Seattle. In previous posts, we have looked at street ends around West Seattle, from Ballard to Fremont, then continuing from
California Floating Wind Lease Bonanza is a Bellwether for West Coast Clean Energy
Floating offshore wind energy platforms are coming to California, as the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has concluded its first sale of leases permitting the installation of platforms on the outer continental shelf. Five companies picked up leases, each between $130 million and $173 million, to install turbines in
The Urbanist Podcast: The Port of Seattle with Commissioner Ryan Calkins
This week, Port of Seattle Commissioner Ryan Calkins joins reporter Ray Dubicki to talk about the awesomeness of planes, ships, and freight. They’re so cool. We also talk a bit about the future of how stuff moves around the world through Western Washington. Of course, cargo and people do
Third Cruise Terminal Cancelled, Activists Call on Port of Seattle to Phase Out Cruise Ships
“Is your port doing business with a dangerously unregulated industry?” If you live in Seattle, a city that prides itself on protecting workers’ rights and prioritizing the health of the environment, your first reaction may be to say no. Unfortunately, as one of over 20 U.S. cities home to
Ryan Calkins 2021 Questionnaire – Seattle Port Commission Pos. 1
Ryan Calkins is running for his second term on the Port of Seattle Commission. He won his Position 1 seat in 2017, earning The Urbanist’s endorsement in that election. Calkins works as a consultant and coach at Ventures, a charitable organization that helps low-income start and grow their businesses
Hamdi Mohamed 2021 Questionnaire – Seattle Port Commission Pos. 3
Hamdi Mohamed is running for the Seattle Port Commission Position 3 against incumbent Stephanie Bowman. Mohamed served as Deputy District Director for Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal before taking a position as a policy advisor to the King County Office of Equity and Social Justice. Her website notes some results she’s
2019 General Election Endorsements
It’s that time of year. Amazon is cutting a million-dollar check to Seattle’s chamber of commerce political action committee. Their candidates are talking about accountability and responsibility, and we still don’t know what that means–but it seems to pay well. Milquetoast Moderates insist it’s their
2017 General Election Results
Below are the results for the 2017 General Election for Washington State as of November 7th. The results are still early with some races having only about half of the votes counted so far. Endorsed candidates and positions on measures will have an (e) next to them. Incumbents will be
2017 General Election Endorsements
With every election comes the opportunity to establish a renewed vision for our community: this election is no different. Voters in the November 7 general election are tasked with electing citywide leadership, including the Seattle Mayor and two citywide Seattle City Council seats, and three of the five Port of
2017 Primary Election Results
Below are the results for the 2017 Primary Election for Washington State as of August 1st. The results are still early with some races having only about half of the votes counted so far. Endorsed candidates and positions on measures will have an (e) next to them. Incumbents will be
2017 Endorsement Questionnaire: Peter Steinbrueck
As part of our endorsement process at The Urbanist, we ask candidates to complete a standard questionnaire to better understand and evaluate their positions on housing, land use, transportation, and other important issues. We then share this information with our readers to help inform their own voting decisions. This year
2017 Endorsement Questionnaire: Preeti Shridhar
As part of our endorsement process at The Urbanist, we ask candidates to complete a standard questionnaire to better understand and evaluate their positions on housing, land use, transportation, and other important issues. We then share this information with our readers to help inform their own voting decisions. This year
2017 Endorsement Questionnaire: Fernando Martinez
As part of our endorsement process at The Urbanist, we ask candidates to complete a standard questionnaire to better understand and evaluate their positions on housing, land use, transportation, and other important issues. We then share this information with our readers to help inform their own voting decisions. This year
2017 Endorsement Questionnaire: Claudia Kauffman
As part of our endorsement process at The Urbanist, we ask candidates to complete a standard questionnaire to better understand and evaluate their positions on housing, land use, transportation, and other important issues. We then share this information with our readers to help inform their own voting decisions. This year
2017 Endorsement Questionnaire: John Creighton
As part of our endorsement process at The Urbanist, we ask candidates to complete a standard questionnaire to better understand and evaluate their positions on housing, land use, transportation, and other important issues. We then share this information with our readers to help inform their own voting decisions. This year
2017 Endorsement Questionnaire: Ryan Calkins
As part of our endorsement process at The Urbanist, we ask candidates to complete a standard questionnaire to better understand and evaluate their positions on housing, land use, transportation, and other important issues. We then share this information with our readers to help inform their own voting decisions. This year