Metro Delays Park-and-Ride Redevelopment Plans, Save for 232 Affordable Homes
In the midst of a regional housing crunch and global climate emergency, a park-and-ride next to a soon-to-open light rail station is successfully clinging...
Despite Its Bluster, Bellevue Is Ill-Prepared for Amazon Boom
Yesterday, Puget Sound Business Journal published a story on Bellevue's affordability efforts. Despite some optimistic quotes from local leaders, Bellevue has yet to crack...
Sunday Video: How Can Cities End Homelessness?
https://youtu.be/L41peAlrkGw
Dave Amos of City Beautiful talks about the homelessness crisis in America. He covers two general approaches used to address the crisis and emphasizes...
More Evidence To Build More Housing
If you are concerned about housing costs, you should know that building a lot more housing will be critical to control or reduce costs. We...
A Permanent Rental Assistance Program Would Prevent Homelessness in Seattle
Barry (not his real name) can afford to pay about $200 a month for his small apartment. His rent is $800. He’s disabled and...
‘One Night Count’ Is Tonight
Every January, a count of our fellow residents experiencing homelessness is conducted across Seattle and King County. Last year, the results of the One...
Transit-Oriented Development Planned for Kent/Des Moines Station, Additional Feedback Sought
Two surplus lots are up for redevelopment at the future Kent/Des Moines Station. Sound Transit has about four acres of land that it wants...
Let’s Talk Inclusionary Zoning: An Interview With Bill Witte
Below is an interview transcript with Bill Witte. This transcript is part of a series of interviews that are meant to shed light on...