Chad Newton
@chadnewt.bsky.social
Green urbanist utopian, Seattle
If there are lack of permits or health violations, King County Health should be shutting them down, not SPD.
November 9, 2025 at 3:07 AM
If there are lack of permits or health violations, King County Health should be shutting them down, not SPD.
Wouldn't the scale of the behavioral health crisis require more 10,000 beds?
November 7, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Wouldn't the scale of the behavioral health crisis require more 10,000 beds?
Well, it did also happen downtown. And based on recent office building sales prices, commercial property owners have lost many billions in value. Much of the value loss was due to remote work, but how much is due to street disorder?
October 28, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Well, it did also happen downtown. And based on recent office building sales prices, commercial property owners have lost many billions in value. Much of the value loss was due to remote work, but how much is due to street disorder?
From an architect/developer point of view, are there policy changes that could significantly increase permitting? Lower land cost would be the systematic answer.
October 27, 2025 at 9:12 PM
From an architect/developer point of view, are there policy changes that could significantly increase permitting? Lower land cost would be the systematic answer.
This crowding will basically be resolved once the Crosslake Connection opens in the spring, with 4-5 minute frequencies up to Lynnwood. The ST2 system was planned for >2x the current ridership.
October 25, 2025 at 9:21 PM
This crowding will basically be resolved once the Crosslake Connection opens in the spring, with 4-5 minute frequencies up to Lynnwood. The ST2 system was planned for >2x the current ridership.
Everything about this article is so maddening. I'm glad KIRO is investigating and bringing daylight.
October 25, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Everything about this article is so maddening. I'm glad KIRO is investigating and bringing daylight.
Yes, I love this alleyway intersection that had a retaul business.
October 18, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Yes, I love this alleyway intersection that had a retaul business.
Thanks for informing us! I opened my complaints to the City EEC and the State PDC.
October 17, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Thanks for informing us! I opened my complaints to the City EEC and the State PDC.
Whats worse is that Saka probably didn't even ride a fully electric bus this morning.
October 16, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Whats worse is that Saka probably didn't even ride a fully electric bus this morning.
This press release shows Sound Transit's confidence in the Mariners to get it done:
October 14, 2025 at 10:29 PM
This press release shows Sound Transit's confidence in the Mariners to get it done:
No, the real concern is if one semi-sized fire truck is parked putting out a fire, can another fire truck safely pass? (I think suburban cul-de-sacs are designed this way)
October 12, 2025 at 11:44 PM
No, the real concern is if one semi-sized fire truck is parked putting out a fire, can another fire truck safely pass? (I think suburban cul-de-sacs are designed this way)
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Seattle deserves a steady, calm, collaborative, competent and considerate leader who won’t back down to corporate interests in @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social
Seattle deserves someone who over and over again has organized to make Seattle and our region better for everyone.
Seattle deserves someone who over and over again has organized to make Seattle and our region better for everyone.
October 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Seattle deserves a steady, calm, collaborative, competent and considerate leader who won’t back down to corporate interests in @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social
Seattle deserves someone who over and over again has organized to make Seattle and our region better for everyone.
Seattle deserves someone who over and over again has organized to make Seattle and our region better for everyone.
What is the SB79 implementation timeline? Washington State passed a similar bill, but won't have impact for 4 years.
October 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
What is the SB79 implementation timeline? Washington State passed a similar bill, but won't have impact for 4 years.
Where though? Seattle does not have many driveway-free arterials with the right-of-way width of suburban Netherlands.
October 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Where though? Seattle does not have many driveway-free arterials with the right-of-way width of suburban Netherlands.
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California definately doesn't need 4 traffic lanes.
October 4, 2025 at 7:48 PM
California definately doesn't need 4 traffic lanes.
I used to be a fan of Seattle's concrete arterial streets, because I thought they would last forever. But I have seen plenty of heavy bus/truck asphalt streets in Asia and Europe (in good condition), and bumped over so many misaligned concrete panels in Seattle.
October 3, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I used to be a fan of Seattle's concrete arterial streets, because I thought they would last forever. But I have seen plenty of heavy bus/truck asphalt streets in Asia and Europe (in good condition), and bumped over so many misaligned concrete panels in Seattle.
She specifically called out your article on the Boston police budget at this event last night.
September 30, 2025 at 6:48 PM
She specifically called out your article on the Boston police budget at this event last night.
In a metro where only 20% live within the city, many SDOT staffers making decisions *are* those suburban commuters. The city hires based professional experience, not your home address.
September 27, 2025 at 2:36 AM
In a metro where only 20% live within the city, many SDOT staffers making decisions *are* those suburban commuters. The city hires based professional experience, not your home address.
Exactly. US grocers don't care to learn how reduce theft without being hostile to customers.
September 25, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Exactly. US grocers don't care to learn how reduce theft without being hostile to customers.