Seattle Hopes to Spur Office-to-Housing Conversions with Regulatory Incentives
Facing waning demand for office spaces, landlords are weighing housing conversions, with Mayor Harrell and the Seattle City Council aiming to nudge them in that direction with a recently passed package of regulatory incentives. Financial incentives could be next, but hurdles remain.
Backyard Cottages: The New Bungalows Of The Middle Class
Editor's note: In light of the recent ruling in favor of the Queen Anne Community Council's appeal over detached accessory dwelling units (DADU) reform...
Housing Notes: Ambitious Developments in Kent, Everett, and Seattle
This edition of housing notes will explore some particularly ambitious projects in the works across the Puget Sound region. It's also worth noting to...
Equity Analysis Favors Broader Home in Tacoma Rezone
Note: This article was updated on 1/4/22 to insert the correct map for City Council District 2.
Tacoma’s affordable housing initiative, Home in Tacoma,...
Downtown/South Lake Union Rezones: Five Key Takeaways
The process for Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) rezones in Downtown and South Lake Union kicked off last week with a briefing before Seattle's Planning,...
Community Investments In A Growing University District
The University District is increasingly becoming a beneficiary of significant public and non-profit investments. In releasing the updated neighborhood rezone and urban design proposal...
U District Rezone: A Step Towards A More Inclusive Seattle
Article note: The foreword of this article is a guest contribution from Marlon Herrera, a member of the Get Engaged 2016-17 Cohort, a group of young...
Legislature Advances Narrower TOD and Missing Middle Bills
The legislative clock ticks closer to its late April conclusion this WALeg Wednesday.
In This Digest:
Important Bills At A Glance
Weekly Focus: Slim, Difficult Housing...