Seattle Growing Faster than Suburbs
The Seattle Times reports this morning that for the first time in a century the growth trend in our region has changed: more people are moving to Seattle than surrounding towns and cities. The housing market reflects this trend; more people are seeking jobs in Seattle and also a place to call home. Signs of […]
Study: Density Increases Value of Existing Homes
Publicola picked up on an important point yesterday when they called out State Representative Gerry Pollet’s assertion about the impact of small-lot development. Here’s part of the Publicola post: But more important, Rep. Gerry Pollet, who’s been holding town halls of his own all session, definitely needs to explain his recent comments to KIRO TV, which […]
Pollet to O’Brien: Stop Single-Family Home Building
State Representative Gerry Pollet, a Democrat from Seattle’s north end, introduced legislation to mandate notification of neighbors when a new home is being built in a single-family zone. Fortunately, Representative Pollet’s bill, which only had one other sponsor also a north end legislator, died in the State Legislature. Pollet’s efforts aren’t really about notice, but […]
