Joshua McNichols
Growth and Development Reporter
About
As KUOW's Growth and Development reporter and co-host of KUOW's Booming podcast, Joshua's "growing pains" beat sits at the nexus of housing, transportation, urban planning, government and the economy. His favorite stories also include themes of history, technology, and climate change.
Joshua holds a B.A. 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
Stories
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Bainbridge Island residents show new optimism and resolve to revive Washington's ferries
For the first time in many years, Washington state’s ferry system operations are fully funded — but there’s still work to do. That’s what people heard at a “Fix our Ferries Town Hall” on Bainbridge Island over the weekend.
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Government
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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Business
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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The new mommy track
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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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Technology
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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Government
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?