Q13 on Microhousing: Determining How Other People Live
Last night C.R. Douglas reported on our efforts to defend microhousing against the onslaught of single-family resistance to a housing product that has been very successful. I thought the report was very fair and balanced. Here’s what I said: “It’s a choice that people are making to say, I want a smaller space, pay less […]
Scott Shapiro on Micros: Enact the Best Public Policy for the Community
Smart Growth Member and sponsor Scott Shapiro sent this letter to the Mayor and Seattle City Council. It makes a good summation for why the City Council needs to act in a responsible way that will keep microhousing as a viable choice for people who want to live in our city. You can echo Scott’s […]
Council on Microhousing: Why Lead, When We Could….Follow?
Last week the Seattle City Council started consideration of new regulations on microhousing that bear no relationship to any actual policy problem. In fact, the actual policy and economic challenge the city faces, housing people affordably, will be harmed by the legislation. Rules limiting unit size, mandating car and bike parking, more review and process […]
