Monthly Archives: October 2015
Fridaygram: Observations of Local Urbanism in Portland
Portland is awash in more than just craft beer. It's a mecca of Pacific Northwest urbanism. The look and feel of Portland is very noticeably...
HALA Hearing on Commercial Linkage Fees and Upzones
The Seattle City Council held a public meeting this week regarding the commercial linkage fee and upzone proposals from the Housing Affordability and Livability...
How Seattle’s Mandatory Affordable Housing Program Will Work
The Seattle City Council is considering a mandatory affordable housing program linked to commercial developments. The program is no longer just a commercial "linkage...
2015 General Election Endorsements
The general election is just a month away. We've whittled down our choices for City Council from 47 (!) to 18 candidates, but only nine...