# In this WALeg report, an introduction to the loud voices yelling for municipal home rule. Also in this digest: Important Bills at a Glance This Week's Focus: What Is a Substitute Bill? Who is the Association of Washington Cities? The Association of Washington Cities (AWC) is a 90-year-old nonprofit that represents Washington’s cities and towns| The Urbanist - Examining urban policy to improve cities and quality of life.
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# On Monday, the Seattle City Council met to adopt a landmark citywide parking reform ordinance, which had been in the making for nearly two years. The ordinance builds upon reforms the city council made in 2012. Councilmember Rob Johnson, the prime sponsor of the legislation, and many of his colleagues highlighted the need for affordable| The Urbanist - Examining urban policy to improve cities and quality of life.