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The Urbanist

The Urbanist
Seattle
Sound Transit
Light Rail
King County
East Side
Social Housing
ICE
Claudia Balducci
Tacoma
Housing Affordability
Washington State Legislature
Neighborhood Growth Centers
Public Safety
Katie Wilson
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One Seattle Comprehensive Plan
Interstate Bridge Replacement Project
Volunteer Park
Central Library

Amy Sundberg, Ryan Packer, and Doug Trumm of The Urbanist (www.theurbanist.org) discuss the latest news and ideas related to improving cities and quality of life with a special focus on Seattle and the Puget Sound region.

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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 ... more

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 Tr... more

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 seasona... more

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 ... more

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Hosts

Ryan Packer
Contributing editor at The Urbanist; long-time reporter and commentator on Seattle-area transportation, housing, and policy.
Amy Sundberg
Reporter at The Urbanist with coverage spanning public safety, housing, and urban policy; frequent moderator and panelist.
Doug Trumm
Publisher at The Urbanist; provides in-depth policy analysis and editorial perspective on regional planning and governance.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Interesting topics and discussion

    Well done guys!

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The show is viewed as a strong source for practical, day-to-day city planning insights.
Listeners praise the thoughtful take on urban policy and regional issues.
Guests and hosts are seen as knowledgeable and credible on transit and housing.

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What is The Urbanist about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A show focused on urban policy, transportation, housing, and governance in the Puget Sound region, with a strong emphasis on Seattle. Across episodes, hosts analyze regional transit milestones, housing affordability efforts, budget dynamics, and political developments shaping city and regional planning. The format blends on-the-ground reporting, policy critique, and interviews with city and state actors, often exploring how legislation, elections, and funding choices affect everyday quality of life. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on practical outcomes—transportation improvements, zoning changes, and equitable development—paired with transparent, opinionated commentary from seasoned reporters and editors.

Listeners are likely drawn t... more

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