Housing

Seattle City Hall sign and steps.

Mayor Harrell Extends Seattle’s Eviction Moratorium until February 14th

Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a 30-day extension of Seattle's eviction moratorium, which covers residences and small business and non-profit commercial tenants. The previous executive...

Tree Canopy Analysis Shows Tacoma Rezone Critics Exaggerate Concerns

Critics of policies that increase urban density often point to negative impacts on tree canopy as reason to oppose zoning changes. Some opponents to...
Look carefully, what appears to be a single family residence here is actually a duplex. (Photo by author)

Bateman, Macri, Das Propose Missing Middle Housing Bill Tackling Exclusionary Zoning Statewide

Washington could follow in the example of Oregon and California by chipping away at the predominance of single-family zoning across the state with new...
A photo of a grey triplex with red doors that maintains the scale of a large single family house.

Equity Analysis Favors Broader Home in Tacoma Rezone

Note: This article was updated on 1/4/22 to insert the correct map for City Council District 2. Tacoma’s affordable housing initiative, Home in Tacoma,...
Mayor Durkan with Ferris wheel and Seattle waterfront in background

Durkan Leaves Behind a Mess After Four Rudderless Years

Today is Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan's final day in office and attention is turning to her legacy as she passes the baton to her...

Midweek Video: How The Craftsman Was Popularized in America

Vox looks at the story of the Craftsman home and how it became a staple across America in the 20th Century.
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The Urbanist’s Biggest Hits of 2021

Qualifying something as the "best" simply because it is the most popular is an idea that I've always pushed back against. But as I...
A photo of people and dogs in a park in the snow.

Stay Warm and Travel Safely in the Seattle Metro Area as Cold and Snow...

Freezing temperatures and snow are headed to Western Washington, where moss and drizzle are more common winter sights than snow drifts. During the week...