Seattle Is Wasting Another Opportunity For Social Housing
One would think, in the midst of a broad and deep housing crisis, that a nearly three-acre parcel in the heart of the city...
Incentive Zoning Helps Bring In $45 Million For 809 Affordable Apartments
Seattle's Office of Housing is set to make the largest annual investment to affordable housing in its history, as Mayor Ed Murray's office announced...
Sound Transit Fare Enforcement Hits People of Color Hardest, Revised Process Under Review
Fare enforcement policies administered by Sound Transit have only been slightly altered, albeit temporarily, despite serious concern by some Sound Transit boardmembers. A briefing...
Midweek Video: Why It’s So Hard To Get Unemployment Benefits
https://youtu.be/ualUPur6iks
The American unemployment system is not universal in its design. How did we get to where we are and why are some systems designed...
Sound Transit Board Passes Fare Reform Easing Nonpayment Penalties
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell voted against taking fare violations out of the court system, blocking that amendment, and against taking fines out of collections,...
Policy Timeline For The HALA Process In 2016
In Tuesday's meeting of the Planning, Land Use, and Zoning (PLUZ) Committee, Councilmembers heard from City staff on continued outreach and engagement efforts for the...
Midweek Video: How Humans Are Making Pandemics More Likely
https://youtu.be/qp5CEcIyk94
Vox explains how human expansion into natural habitats is directly linked to the spread of new and deadly diseases in human populations.
Superior Court Rules Against Seattle’s Income Tax, Appeal Likely
Seattle's wealthiest residents have something extra to be thankful for this Thanksgiving as the King County Superior Court issued a ruling invalidating Seattle's 2.25%...