Together We Can Make Housing Affordability Mandatory in Seattle
This year, we have an opportunity to make Seattle housing more affordable. The question is this: will we share our growth and prosperity, or...
2018: Seattle’s Year of the Grassroots Pro-Housing Activists
Randy Shaw, whose new book 'Generation Priced Out' is getting notable press, claimed that 2018 was: "The year of the YIMBY (Yes in My...
City Council Poised to Reform Implementation of LOS Standards and New U District, Uptown...
On Wednesday, the Seattle City Council's held the last Planning, Land Use, and Zoning Committee meeting of the year. Three items were on the...
UW Campus Master Plan and 2018 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Approved by City Council
On Monday, the Seattle City Council approved an update to the University of Washington Campus Master Plan. The approval wraps up a two-year planning...
Sunday Video: The Problems With Rebuilding Beaches
https://youtu.be/e3ZYaL0Q9os
In this video, Vox explores economic, social, and enviornments issues with efforts to rebuild beaches in America.
Is it Time to Ditch 1950’s Era Single-Family Zoning?
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Everett Adopts Rezones Topping Out at 25 Stories
In September, the Everett City Council adopted a comprehensive overhaul to zoning and development regulations in Downtown Everett and several adjacent districts. The adopted...
Sunday Video: How Do Cities Grow?
https://youtu.be/HO0BZqQ42Ic
Dave Amos of City Beautiful explains how American cities have come to grow over the past several eras.