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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 19/10/2026

I only park where they take nice care of my car. Not a bollard, curb, red light, or speed limit in sight at this garage!

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 22/09/2026

Not paying car tabs is just as much theft as riding transit without paying, if not more. 3 years is out of date is the worst I've seen in a while.

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 12/09/2026

It is kind of insane that most homes for sale in my family's price range are concentrated within a block or two of freeways and major arterials.

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 16/08/2026

If we wait yet another decade to build on the Seattle City Hall pit, the trees growing there might qualify for protection.

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 16/08/2026

The conversion of Seattle Terminal 46 from containers to car-delivery, involving thousands of vehicles and VMT, did not trigger environmental review according to the SEPA Register. But there was a DS in 2019 for the brief attempt to make a cruise terminal. apps.ecology.wa.gov/separ/Main/S...

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 11/08/2026

Waiting for the Spokane Street Bridge, which regularly opens during commute hours.

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 07/08/2026

Well if this just doesn't say it all about the American approach to traffic safety.

A crosswalk sign knocked over by a car and laying on the street in Seattle. Attached to the sign is a community memorial for someone injured or killed at the intersection.

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 31/07/2026

Toured a townhouse complex and I was struck by this empty 6-space parking lot in the evening when most people would be home. The lot is tightly designed with an aisle much less than the standard 20-24' width, so I imagine it's very difficult to get a car in and out of here when full...

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 26/07/2026

It seems like Alaskan Way is a much better Seattle parade route than 4th Avenue. Lots of open space to mingle and places to get food while you wait for the parade to start, plus the scenic views can't be beat.

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 25/07/2026

Am I seeing the Little Giant fire, which is near Lake Chelan, from Seattle? It's 75 miles away.

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 23/07/2026

Well as it happens today was a great day to be a West Seattle bike commuter, both the morning and now this afternoon. Southbound 99 is so bad that I saw the C line using East Marginal Way South.

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 22/07/2026

The amount of unused pavement and parking areas on 35th Avenue SW is atrocious. We need protected bike lanes and probably a road diet here.

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 08/07/2026

Lid I-5 is a community effort to bridge the gap caused by the concrete scar of Interstate 5 in Seattle. Currently, the campaign is working with the City's planning office on the next phase of planning and public outreach using $2.2 million in state and federal grants. Follow @lidi5.org for more.

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 08/07/2026

For months a construction crew at 3252 Harbor Avenue SW regularly closes the Alki Trail with no detour route for people walking and biking. It forces jaywalking at midblock and there is no flagger or parking restrictions that could mitigate. Looking to @seattledot.bsky.social for safe solutions.

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 07/07/2026

Another amazing day for the new Seattle waterfront.

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 07/07/2026

Might be Level Of Service F for Fun here on the waterfront bike lane tonight.

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 07/07/2026

The U.S. might have lost the World Cup but Seattle definitely won! For a few hours the streets of Downtown Seattle enjoyed the chaotic energy and vitality of Manhattan with crowds, joy, food, diversity, music, sunshine, and camaraderie. It's glorious and feels like we are destined for great things.

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 21/06/2026

VIP bike parking at the Mariners game is the only way to go. #GoMariners! 🚲 ⚾

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 19/06/2026

Design fire trucks for your city, not the other way around.

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 19/06/2026

New bollards spotted at Pike Place today.

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 19/06/2026

Downtown is packed. This might be a historic number of people on the streets.

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 17/06/2026

I'm still surprised we're building new highways in Washington. This is a view of the scar of the under-construction SR-509 extension to I-5.

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 08/06/2026

Hours later I saw that Parks indeed has a right-size vehicle for maintenance.

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 07/06/2026

@seattleparksandrec.bsky.social @mayorofseattle.bsky.social this Seattle garbage truck driving on the Alki Trail is unsafe practice and outright dangerous behavior. Absolutely unnecessary when there is a literally a roadway right next to it. Stop this immediately and keep the trail safe for people.

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 30/05/2026

The Seattle Ferry Terminal finally has its first concessions, after it reopened years ago. I haven't passed through in a few months so this may be outdated, but it's nice to see a return even if we'll probably never match the shopping and food/drink options of the old terminal.

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 30/05/2026

Say hello to Downtown Seattle's newest parking lot at 800 Alaskan Way. Probably a temporary use while waiting for better economic conditions. Permits were issued in 2022 for a 14-story mixed-use building here, including office space and 83 apartments. www.seattleinprogress.com/project/3033...

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 26/05/2026

First day in Manhattan for a vacation. It's as busy and beautiful as ever. In walking and biking around the traffic does feel a tad less chaotic than my last trip in 2022, maybe thanks to congestion pricing!

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 25/05/2026

The only rail transit system in Port Orchard, WA is worth a visit. Great little ride through the woods and it's kid friendly with a playground nearby. Check out Kitsap Live Steamers on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays through October.

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 17/05/2026

I'd rather they pay their car tab fees.

License plate with frame saying "I'd rather be golfing" and the tabs expired August 2024. Photo taken May 2026.

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 03/05/2026

80 degrees in Seattle all week? Is it May or August? Hope everyone has their air conditioners ready earlier than usual. The climate is changing.

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 05/04/2026

There is a joke somewhere in here about San Francisco's Great Highway kicking out the cars is part of what is actually making America great.

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 03/04/2026

Bellevue's Wilburton Station: Come for the transit-oriented burgers, go home with a luxury car.

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 02/04/2026

Multiple lines on one platform is making this start to feel like a serious city.

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 07/03/2026

Street name conventions in Seattle, for those not in the know.

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 20/02/2026

Seattle photo featured in this important news.

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 14/02/2026

The Seattle skyline is looking fine today.

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 11/02/2026

Video of the crowd. Warning: loud! 🔊

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 11/02/2026

Some photos from the Seahawks parade today.

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 11/02/2026

Would not recommended standing on top of a pedestrian signal.

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 11/02/2026

Football is OK but I'll take civic pride any day! Waiting for the Super Bowl parade to start here in Downtown Seattle and 4th Avenue is absolutely packed.

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 11/02/2026

Hello there is a loading zone the same color as your car RIGHT THERE!

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 01/02/2026

Um so I'm not a civil engineer but shouldn't rainwater be draining into the pipes here, not leaking through the concrete?

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 30/01/2026

Uh so maybe the Route 37 will come back along Alki? Hmmmm?

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 30/01/2026

Sure glad this gravel barge has the right-of-way over a hundred commuters at the only Seattle moving bridge that can close to traffic during commuting hours.

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 17/01/2026

Exhibit Z on why low waterfront bulling height limits are silly.

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Northwest Urbanist @thenorthwesturbanist.com · 04/01/2026

Give Seattle a little bit of sunshine and suddenly we're all outside or at the grocery store and in a great mood.

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