Heroes and Zeroes of the 2022 Washington State Legislature
The Washington State Legislature adjourned on March 10th with some significant wins and some very concerning whiffs. Republicans stayed true to their do nothing...
It’s Easy to Gouge Your Tenants in Seattle, Mercer Mega Block RFP Promises
While housing advocates have been calling for social housing on the City-owned Mercer Mega Block site and other publicly-held land, the Durkan administration is...
Can Design Review Be Fast And Effective? Seattle Thinks So
Since 1994, Seattle has conducted mandatory design reviews of most large development projects. Design review gives the public (and city planners) a chance to...
The Contradiction and Broken Logic of Parking
Seattle is in the midst of a massive change toward a dense, car-free city, but this cultural shift hasn't come without some pinches in the...
Tacoma Chinese Reconciliation Park Grapples with History of Expulsion
In the shadow of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and the midst of a dramatic rise in anti-Asian violence, I stumbled...
Sunday Video: Could Toronto’s Kensington Market Be A Solution to Gentrification?
Uytae Lee of About Here highlights Kensington Market, a very diverse district in Toronto steeped in history. It’s increasingly become a popular area of...
Seattle’s Largest Down-Zone
On the April 18th, there will be a final public hearing regarding small lot legislation, which is targeted for passage in early May. Although...
City Council Passes Temporary Moratorium on Mobile Home Park Redevelopment, Waterfront LID
On Monday, the Seattle City Council approved a temporary moratorium on mobile home sites across the city, limiting the ability of those sites from...