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The Urbanist was founded in 2014 to examine and influence urban policies. We believe cities provide unique opportunities for addressing many of the most challenging social, environmental, and economi


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Join The Urbanist Board

Help guide our nonprofit into its second decade. The Urbanist is a fast-growing Seattle-based organization working to deliver abundant housing, safe, sustainable, and reliable transportation, and a strong, just, decarbonized economy for the Puget Sound region through media and advocacy. We run a well-regarded publication, engage in targeted advocacy, and

Join The Urbanist Board

Help guide our nonprofit into its second decade. The Urbanist is a fast-growing Seattle-based organization working to deliver abundant housing, safe, sustainable, and reliable transportation, and a strong, just, decarbonized economy for the Puget Sound region through media and advocacy. We run a well-regarded publication, engage in targeted advocacy, and

Join The Urbanist Board

Do you think that cities provide unique opportunities for addressing society’s difficult problems from the climate emergency to the housing affordability dilemma? Do you want to help a young scrappy organization grow and become more sustainable and effective? Do you have a commitment to anti-racism and a strong desire

Join The Urbanist Board

Do you think that cities provide unique opportunities for addressing society’s difficult problems from the climate emergency to the housing affordability dilemma? Do you want to help a young scrappy organization grow and become more sustainable and effective? Do you have a commitment to anti-racism and a strong desire

More Testimonials For The Urbanist

In an effort to continue providing great content, programming, advocacy,  and analysis, we’re running a fundraising drive this week at The Urbanist. We think what we do is pretty valuable, but you don’t have to take our word for it. Below are two more testimonials from leaders at

More Testimonials For The Urbanist

In an effort to continue providing great content, programming, advocacy,  and analysis, we’re running a fundraising drive this week at The Urbanist. We think what we do is pretty valuable, but you don’t have to take our word for it. Below are two more testimonials from leaders at

Accomplishments Over The Last Six Months

In an effort to continue providing great content, programming, advocacy, and analysis, we’re running a fundraising drive this week at The Urbanist. We already outlined how we’ve spent money in the past and where we plan to spend money in the future. This will allow us to improve

Accomplishments Over The Last Six Months

In an effort to continue providing great content, programming, advocacy, and analysis, we’re running a fundraising drive this week at The Urbanist. We already outlined how we’ve spent money in the past and where we plan to spend money in the future. This will allow us to improve