As Developer Stalls, Affordable Talaris Offers Greener Vision
One year into master plan and environmental review, the real activity is among volunteers offering a new direction for the Talaris site in Northeast...
Seattle Needs A Housing Politics Movement Like Germany’s Wohnungspolitik
Actually, Seattle needed a cohesive and comprehensive Wohnungspolitik 40 years ago, but late is better than never. What is a Wohnungspolitik? The literal translation from German is...
Allow Cooperatives in Seattle’s Single Family Zones to Boost Affordable Housing
Seattle is in the midst of a broad and deep housing shortage affecting households across the economic spectrum, which will require bold action on...
Bringing Baugruppe To Seattle
How the City could lead the US in piloting an innovative model for better housing.
Imagine with me: what if Seattle had a model for...
Baugruppen: Yes In Our Back Yard!
Editor’s Note: This is Part 7 of a series on Baugruppen, private owners collaboratively building affordable multifamily projects. Read Part 1 or check out the series.
With this series,...
Baugruppen: Instant Community (Just Add Water)
Editor’s Note: This is Part 6 of a series on Baugruppen, private owners collaboratively building affordable multifamily projects. Read Part 1 or check out the series.
So, how is it...
Baugruppen: Sizes Vary by Manufacturer
Editor’s Note: This is Part 5 of a series on Baugruppen, private owners collaboratively building affordable multifamily projects. Read Part 1 or check out the series.
While I may have...
Baugruppen: Innovative Constructs
Editor’s Note: This is Part 4 of a series on Baugruppen, private owners collaboratively building affordable multifamily projects. Read Part 1 or check out the series.
Baugruppen provide a vehicle...