Will Latest Decision on DADUs Make a Difference: Short Answer is, “Not Really.”
You’re going to hear a lot of hullabaloo (see my post about surplus City land) about the new Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) issued by the City about Detached Accessory Dwelling Units. First of all, it is just the EIS for the legislation. Second of all, even the guy who sponsored it, Councilmemeber Mike O’Brien had this […]
Seattle City Council: “We [expletive] this up. Royally.”
Would you like some honesty with your coffee this morning? How about this statement from Councilmember Lorena Gonzalez about the Seattle City Council’s recent efforts to tax jobs: “It’s time for us to swallow our medicine. We [expletive] this up. Royally.” This is in sharp contrast what the Councilmember said about why the measure was […]
Surprise! Older Buildings and New Construction Mean Lower Rents
I’m not going to say much other than, yep, “We told you so!” Well maybe not you in particular, but the wide world in general. What’s the big shocker? It’s from Apartment List: As cities across the U.S. debate ways to improve affordability, it is crucial to understand the important role that aging buildings play […]
