
The Urbanist
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<p>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.</p>
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Recent Episodes

April 23, 2026
Bike Weekends, Ballard Marches, and Crisis Care
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.

April 3, 2026
Crosslake 2 Line Opening Extravaganza
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 rai...

March 12, 2026
Final Push in Olympia and Candidate Launch Updates
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...
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- What is The Urbanist?
<p>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.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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