Joshua McNichols
Growth and Development Reporter
About
Joshua's "growing pains" beat sits at the nexus of housing, transportation, urban planning, and the economy. His favorite stories also include themes of history, technology and climate change.
Joshua holds a BA in Architecture from the University of Washington. Public Radio is his second career; architecture was his first. He is proud of the many odd jobs he's held in his life, such as salmon fisher, author, bike courier and bed-and-breakfast cook.
Location: Seattle
Languages Spoken: English
Pronouns: he/him
Professional Affiliations: The Society of Professional Journalists, Western Washington Chapter
Podcasts
Stories
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Corner stores are the cornerstone of Seattle's quest to become a 15-minute city
A "15-minute city" is a city where the shops and restaurants you need are within a 15-minute walk of your home. The city's new comprehensive plan update includes a proposal to achieve that status in part by reviving neighborhood corner stores.
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Will Seattle's new growth plan produce enough housing for newcomers?
Members of the development community are split.
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Booming: New 'mommy track,' Seattle’s housing makeover, cost of living quiz
More new moms than ever before are working, but what if flexible work just deepens long standing inequalities in the workplace?
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How will Seattle grow through 2044? City leaders are about to find out
Where should Seattle allow more housing to be built? The city’s official answer to that question will change – when the city updates its comprehensive plan. A draft of that plan is expected the week of March 4th.
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Washington vs China: Why the NW could have the next generation of battery tech
China makes most of the world's car batteries. Washington could play a big role in helping the U.S. surpass China.
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Micro-apartments are poised to become legal in Washington state
A bill that would allow “micro-apartments” anywhere normal apartments are built has passed both chambers of the Washington Legislature.
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Could a broken WA ferry system help cities grow more sustainably?
Unreliable state ferries have left passengers in waterfront communities stranded. Replacement boats are still at least four years away. Meanwhile, county-run fleets of smaller, faster foot-ferries are preparing to expand, with help from the state.
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Booming: Tiny ferries, stripper bill of rights, movie quiz
Could a broken ferry system help fix our cities?
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Letters to Inslee: More passenger-only ferries could be among solutions to Washington ferry woes
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Washington's ferry system has a trust problem
Officially, the Washington State Ferries had a 99% reliability rating in January. But in waterfront communities hurt by too few boats and ferry-run cancellations, people remain skeptical. During the legislative session, elected leaders are working to address the problem.