The Urbanist Podcast: An Ambitious New Plan to Create Social Housing in Seattle
In this podcast episode, Ray and I discuss the current proposed ballot initiative to create a public development authority (PDA) that would be tasked...
New parklet opens at 25th and Union this Sunday
This Sunday is the grand opening of Seattle's newest parklet, aptly named the 25th and Union Parklet. In the heart of the Central District, the...
Streetcar Project Could Kickstart Downtown Recovery
The Downtown Seattle Association and new SDOT head are seeking ways to jumpstart the shelved Center City Streetcar project, such as a Cultural Connector...
PARK(ing) Day 2014 Will Soon Be Here, So Let’s Make It A Success
PARK(ing) Day is right around the corner, and that means our city streets will soon see an extra splash of vibrancy--even if only for a day....
Saturday Video: Business Parks Suck, But They Don’t Have To
Business parks are a common feature across the globe, but they tend to be especially depressing and inaccessible places in North America. They don’t...
Eliminate the Mortgage Interest Deduction: Part One
For over half a century, America's housing policy has been shaped around a deeply regressive tax deduction. That has to change.
Imagine yourself standing in...
Seattle Council Approves Arena MOU and Some Short-Term Rental Regulations
On Monday, the Seattle City Council approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Oak View Group (OVG) paving the was for a $600...
Seattle Income Tax Comes Into Focus
The Seattle income tax on high-income earners has formally been introduced to the City Council. The proposed income tax would generally kick in at...