Seattle Has the Solution to Chronic Homelessness–We Just Need to Bring It to Scale
Seattle--and our region broadly--is in a housing and mental health crisis. Every day, we see the impacts of poverty, mental illness, and chronic health...
Tacoma Says “Yes” to Cottages in its Backyard, Part 2
Backyard cottages are officially a go in Tacoma but what's next?
The City of Tacoma has officially adopted new rules which make it much easier...
New Liberty Bank Building Seeks to Anchor an Important Legacy
Supporters hope that the building represents a future in which the African-American community can heal from losses suffered during the controversial "Weed and Seed"...
Fridays for the Future: Youth Climate Activists Rally at City Hall
Seattle teens are part of an international youth movement calling on governments to do more to combat climate change.
On the first organized "Friday for...
Conversation Moves Forward on How To Reduce Displacement in Seattle
With Mandatory Housing Affordability in place in all urban villages, Seattleites are seeking additional answers for how to decrease displacement of low-income residents.
At the...
Homeless Bill of Rights Fizzles Out This Session but Advocates Continue to Lay Groundwork
As the affordability crisis in the Puget Sound region pushes more of our neighbors on the street, law makers and advocates continue to search...
Mayor Durkan Signs into Law Mandatory Housing Affordability Rezoning 27 Urban Villages
The bills' signage marks the end of a long fight by housing advocates to get affordability requirements enshrined in Seattle law.
Before a crowd of...
Open House Kicks Off Station Area Planning for 130th and 145th Street Light Rail
Light rail is coming to North Seattle and in transit-years, 2024 is just around the corner!
The City of Seattle’s Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD)...