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
-
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.
-
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.
-
Transportation
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.
-
Transportation
Booming: Tiny ferries, stripper bill of rights, movie quiz
Could a broken ferry system help fix our cities?
-
Government
Letters to Inslee: More passenger-only ferries could be among solutions to Washington ferry woes
-
Government
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.
-
Business
Booming: Gen la(Z)y, vacant stores, pop-up shop quiz
Young people get a bad rap for refusing to go above and beyond at work. Is this just the latest battle in an endless generational war, or do young people really have less work ethic?
-
Business
How's business in Downtown Seattle? Depends on who you ask
Businesses in downtown Seattle report mixed results seven months into Mayor Bruce Harrell's plan to revitalize the neighborhood.
-
Business
Introducing: Booming.
An economy podcast from a city that (almost) never stops growing.
-
Business
Why some Seattle area seniors are choosing dorm-sized apartments
There’s an old kind of housing – that’s making a comeback. It’s kind of like a dorm for adults, but where people have their own bathrooms. The epicenter of this micro-housing renaissance is in Redmond and Kirkland. And it’s getting noticed by lawmakers - and seniors.