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We are for creating more housing of all types, in all neighborhoods, for all levels of income. We are for jobs. We are for opportunity. We are for change. We are for innovation. We are for progress. We are for growth! We are for jobs. We are for opportunity. We are for change. We are for innovation. We are for progress. We are for growth!

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Low-Rise Legislation Set for June Consideration

It appears that the denouement of low-rise legislation lies just ahead of us. Councilmember Mike O’Brien’s office has published a Council Bill that will finally resolve the question of “fixing” the low-rise zone. We strongly feel that there is nothing to fix. The whole low-rise saga began at the end of 2013 when some neighbors, […]

Backyard Cottage Panel Shares Portland Secrets With Seattle

Last week we were happy to support a panel of two experts on backyard cottages, or Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (DADUs), the small houses that can be built in the backyard or right next to a single-family home. The City Council is interested in figuring out how to expand the use of DADUs as a […]

Brilliant Cartoon Explains Price

When it comes to housing in Seattle, the big issue is price. Over and over we hear that the price of an apartment, what we usually refer to as rent, is increasing year over year. The rise in rents have varied over time, and as I have pointed out, rents change over time. I’ve also pointed […]