The Potential and Pitfalls of Prefabricated Buildings
The City issued permits on January 17th for another new tower in Belltown, but this one was a little different. The developer, Sustainable Living...
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...
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,...
Edmonds Adopts New Urban District, Expands MFTE Program
Edmonds has adopted a major subarea plan for an urban district on SR-99. The Edmonds City Council passed four related ordinances on August 15th to...
A First Look At The Downtown And South Lake Union MHA Rezones
Proposed zoning changes for Downtown Seattle, South Lake Union, and a sliver of the International District are headed to the Seattle City Council. Later...
Seattle Metro Apartment Production Jumps to 7th in Nation, as Industry Rebounds to 50-Year...
Rumors of a slowdown were averted, but how long can Seattle keep it up with its permitting maze and restrictive zoning unsolved?
The pandemic has...
With Statewide Eviction Moratorium About to Lapse, King County Braces for Surge in Filings
King County received $145 million in rent assistance from the Federal government to distribute to tenants in what could be a godsend for many....
PLUZ Committee To Take Up U District Rezone Discussion On Thursday
The University District rezone and urban design process has come a long way. Tomorrow (January 19th), the Planning, Land Use, and Zoning (PLUZ) Committee...