Mayor, protesters clash over downtown priorities
We have more details about Mayor Harrell’s plan to revitalize downtown Seattle. He has a vision for the neighborhood to be vibrant. Full of life and activities. A place where people feel safe. But the reality is a lot more complicated.
KUOW Growing Pains Reporter Joshua McNichols explains what the mayor's goal is, and the tensions underlying the shifting approach to downtown.
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Patricia Murphy
Host
Patricia Murphy is an award-winning radio journalist who has covered justice, public health, military and veterans affairs for 20 years. She’s currently the host of KUOW’s daily news podcast, Seattle Now.
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Clare McGrane
Podcast Producer
Clare produces KUOW’s news podcast, Seattle Now. She specializes in episodes on health, especially the Covid-19 pandemic and vaccine, and occasionally produces the show’s Casual Friday episodes.
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Joshua McNichols
Growth and Development Reporter
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.
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