Where Urbanists and Progressives Go from Poor 2021 Showing
Council President Lorena González's resounding loss to former Council President Bruce Harrell marks the third straight Seattle mayoral election in which the progressive fell...
Op-Ed: Seattle Should Look at Its Tree Code Through the Lens of Housing
For too long, Seattle’s tree codes have been open to interpretation. That appears to finally be changing, thanks to the careful work of the...
Housing Leaders Call Out Seattle’s Bare Minimum Growth Proposal
Builders, lawmakers, and housing advocates warn the 'One Seattle' growth strategy is "nothingburger" that will come up short on affordability, livability, and complying with state law. Fourplexes would be too constrained to deliver sufficient housing.
Rinck Backs Capitol Hill Crisis Center, Other Seattle Officials Coy
King County is seeking to site a walk-in mental health crisis center in Capitol Hill, but a group of local business owners and residents are pushing back. Health care providers have backed the location, and Seattle Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck has emerged as a vocal proponent, while her colleagues and Mayor Bruce Harrell have mostly withheld support.
Tackling the Housing Crisis Takes Center Stage in Olympia
It's well known that Washington and the Puget Sound in particular have a housing crisis, especially when it comes to attaining affordable housing. Several...
Solidarity Budget Coalition Asks for Deeper SPD Cuts, No New Cops
Budget Chair Teresa Mosqueda unveiled the Seattle City Council's rebalancing package for the 2021 budget this week and laid out $83 million in changes...
Seattle’s MFTE Program Has Strong Showing At End Of 2015
The Seattle Office of Housing is set provide a progress report on the Multi-Family Tax Exemption (MFTE) program to the Affordable Housing, Neighborhoods, and Finance Committee this morning....
Kirkland Council Makes Way for Redevelopment of Contentious Juanita Sites
Up to 800 homes could advance on two underdeveloped retail sites in Kirkland's Juanita neighborhood thanks to a zoning update that raises height limits to 75 feet. The road to get to this point involved nearly two years of process, and nearly became derailed ahead of a final council vote.