Microhousing Gets a Break:O’Brien to Convene Stakeholders
More details will emerge soon, but the good news is that the microhousing legislation proposed by the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) is on hold. Instead, Councilmember Mike O’Brien is going to convene a group of stakeholders to work toward codifying microhousing. O’Brien is showing real leadership here and it won’t be easy. Our […]
Coworking: We Work Here Too
Among the many positive benefits of growth is the coworking trend. While the traditional office probably won’t disappear anytime soon, the idea of a work force that isn’t tied to a desk and a lunchroom with red Swingline staplers is here to stay. Having to “go to the office” typically indicates part of the marginal […]
Fact Check: Supply Deniers in the Seattle Times
I guess the battle over whether basic economics applies to housing will continue. Last week in the Seattle Times John Fox trotted out all the old canards about supply and demand. It’s becoming a little bit repetitive, but people who are worried about the impacts of growth often feel like they have to disprove the […]
