Downtown Bellevue Anticipates a Wave of Mega-Projects
Among the many projects up for consideration in Downtown Bellevue, a significant faction stands out for the sheer scale of its developments. These projects...
2018: Goals, Obstacles, and Resolutions
Seattle has ambitious plans for 2018.
Taking MHA Citywide... Can We Expand It to Single Family?
The Seattle City Council plans to expand the Mandatory Housing...
Burien Encourages Accessory Dwelling Units in New Reform
On Monday, the Burien City Council approved a slate of accessory dwelling unit (ADU) reforms. The reforms should make it easier to build ADUs...
In Trees Vs. Parking War, Washington Just Gave Trees a Leg Up
A bill pushed by Bothell Rep. Davina Duerr and approved by the Washington legislature this week would prioritize trees when retention policies come into conflict with local parking mandates.
Midweek Video: Planning for Aging Communities
Planning for aging communities is increasingly important. Vox visits Weesp, a small city in The Netherlands, to understand how the "dementia village" model works...
Unico Announces 3,000 Homes and Sounders FC Practice Complex at Renton’s Longacres Site
In December, Unico Properties purchased the 158-acre Longacres property in Renton from Boeing for $100 million. This month plans are emerging that would put...
Buried Report Throws Cold Water on Zahilay’s Billion-Dollar Housing Bond Proposal
The idea of using King County's uptapped bonding capacity to unlock dollars for affordable housing seemed like a promising new area for exploration. But a report dropped on the county council's doorstep this summer outlined some major obstacles and the need for a new dedicated revenue source to back the bonds.
Call to Action: Protect Elders Being Evicted into Homelessness
Last Friday, Councilmember Kshama Sawant hosted a hearing that featured several residents facing eviction, telling their stories. Testimony was powerful, moving, and conveyed the sense of love these...