Map of the Week: The High Cost of Single Family Housing
Sightline's Margaret Morales published a great piece yesterday using housing data to show that multi-family housing helps make Seattle neighborhoods more affordable. Detached single-family...
Transportation Advocate Saunatina Sanchez Mounts Seattle Council Bid
Transportation and housing organizer Saunatina Sanchez is making a case that her background in community makes her the best choice for the Seattle City Council seat currently held by Tanya Woo.
City of Seattle Prevails Against Housing Growth Plan Appeals
Hearing Examiner Ryan Vancil dismissed all appeals of Seattle's growth plan. Despite a myriad of issues raised by six appellants, the proposal will move forward thanks to a recently passed state law intended to prevent predatory delay of housing plans.
Mosqueda’s Big Business Tax Would Funnel $200 Million per Year to Covid Recovery and...
Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda unveiled a big business tax proposal called "JumpStart Seattle" today that would raise $200 million per year from the wealthiest companies...
Council Votes 9-0 to Direct JumpStart Spending to Housing, Economic Recovery, and Green New...
On Monday, the Seattle City Council unanimously approved the spending plan for the JumpStart Seattle payroll tax, which passed 7-2 on July 6th. The...
Amended Missing Middle Bills Clear Housing Committee, Avoiding First Cutoff
In this WALeg report, we look at the progress that's been made by housing bills, brewing opposition, update other legislation, and listen to the...
We Can Rezone The Ave While Preserving Its Historic Character
Too often, our city has spent years delaying policy with infighting, time that we could spend on collaborative efforts to address our growing housing...
Op-Ed: The Case for Accessory Dwelling Units
Accessory dwelling units like backyard cottages and basement apartments support sustainable development plans as they typically require fewer resources during construction, are energy-efficient, and minimize urban sprawl. They are one effective way to add density to single family areas.