The Urbanist Fund
Advancing Journalism for Better Cities
The Urbanist Fund is dedicated to advancing impactful journalism at The Urbanist that fosters vibrant, equitable, and sustainable cities. Through our commitment to high-quality reporting and community engagement, we empower citizens and policymakers with the knowledge required to create better urban environments for all.
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We seek to ensure that every community thrives. By investing in the future of urbanist journalism, we strive to inspire positive change and build a more just and livable world.
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About Us
The Urbanist Fund is a dedicated 501c3 nonprofit organization established exclusively to support the educational and journalistic work of The Urbanist. Our main goal is to raise funds for The Urbanist and enhance its reach through an expanded donor base.
What We're Funding
Explore some of the projects we've funded that examine progressive urban policies, sustainable transportation, and equitable development practices.
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Bike Lane Proposal Would Connect Seattle Center FIFA Fan Zone
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has announced a plan to bridge a gap in the city’s bike lane network between Seattle Center and the rest of downtown, extending the Fourth Avenue protected bike lane north and on through Broad Street to connect with Thomas Street. The impetus for the project: the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup and the fan zone planned on the Seattle Center campus, but the permanent infrastructure will stay in place long after visiting soccer fans have left the city. Read more.
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Downtown Redmond Drives 2 Line Growth, Becoming Eastside’s Busiest Rail Station
Mere weeks after Sound Transit extended the 2 Line into Downtown Redmond, the new northern terminus has become the most-used station on the entire line, according to the agency’s early data. By June, ridership at the new Downtown Redmond light rail station had quickly surpassed that of the second busiest station of Downtown Bellevue, with more than 42,000 boardings over the course of the month. Read more.
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County Advances Billion-Dollar Social Housing Bond Study, Questions Remain
The King County Council’s budget committee greenlit a proposal directing the County Executive to study the feasibility of issuing a billion dollars in County bonds to fund the construction of workforce housing. Read more.