The Role Of Community Land Trusts In Affordable Housing
It's no secret that Seattle is in the midst of a housing crisis. Zillow estimates that Seattle's median rent is up 12.1% from 2015...
Midweek Video: Vienna Co-Housing
https://vimeo.com/191659582
What is it like to live in co-housing? This video shows what life is like in a Vienna co-housing community.
Dramatic Changes Demand New Priorities, Says Seattle Planning Commission
According to the advisory board, stakes are high for what may be the "most consequential" update to Seattle's comprehensive plan to date.
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Action Reminder: Choose Alternative 4 for University District
As we wrote about last week, the Seattle Department of Planing and Development (DPD) is working on a comprehensive plan to realign zoning, transportation, open...
Everett Mayor Slams State Homelessness Program, Seeks to Block Shelter
Tensions flared between state agencies and Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin this month over a program to move people experiencing homelessness out of state-controlled right...
Seattle City Council Votes for Microhousing MFTE Changes
In a 8-0 vote in favor yesterday, the Seattle City Council approved a change to the Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption Program (MFTE) on...
Midweek Video: Why Do People Commute By Airplane?
https://youtu.be/BoxZuHl3caU
Super commuting was on the up and up prior to the pandemic. Why are people doing it, who is doing it, and what can...
Seattle Public Utilities’ Drifting Code Interpretation Drives Up Housing Costs
SPU's justification for water main extensions relies on misunderstanding of Seattle Municipal Code. The results can be absurd: $800,000 in water main work for...