Housing

Council Wraps Up Short-Term Rental Legislation, Conditionally Vacates Property in South Lake Union

On Monday, the Seattle City Council met for their regular legislative agenda meeting. Key decisions were made on short-term vacation rental regulations, conditional right-of-way...

Housing Now’s Open Letter on Design Review

Before most new buildings in Seattle can be constructed, their plans must first go through a process known as “Design Review.” Design Review Boards...

Councilmember Juarez Seeks To Freeze Heavy Commercial Development in Aurora-Licton Springs

Councilmember Debora Juarez intends to introduce legislation today that would encourage more housing and pedestrian-oriented urban development in the Aurora-Licton Springs Urban Village. The...

City Council Approves Affordable Housing at Fort Lawton and Extends Showbox Moratorium

On Monday, the Seattle City Council took a big step in approving a rezone and development plan for the Fort Lawton site. The legislation...

Four Vital Housing and Climate Bills Survive the Washington Legislature

WALeg Wednesday considers the housing package that passed, led by HB 1110.  As the legislative calendar winds its way to adjourning sine die (until next...

ST Board Signs Off on Three Affordable Housing Agreements

On Thursday, the Sound Transit Board of Directors approved a suite of agreements related to affordable housing on sites owned by the transit agency...

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Parking Reform Gains Momentum at Washington Legislature

Senate Bill 5184 would put a cap on out-of-control parking mandates. It passed out of the Washington State Senate's Housing Committee on Wednesday, clearing its first hurdle.