Grand Bargain: City Responds to 10 Questions (Sort of)
Last week I received an e-mail response from Robert Feldstein, Director of the City’s Office of Policy and Innovation, in response to the letter I sent asking 10 questions about the so called Grand Bargain being offered as a solution to Seattle’s housing issues. My reaction varied over the hours from annoyance that the response seemed […]
It’s a Wonderful Fractional Reserve System!
It’s that time of year when you’ll see It’s a Wonderful Life playing here and there on television or cable or perhaps you’ll have it delivered for your holiday gathering via the internet. No matter how you get it, please watch the movie. It’s a story about what really matters in life and how to […]
Year of the City Builder? We Are Getting Closer to Changing the Story
We set out at the beginning of this year calling it the Year of the City Builder, a year in which we’d see a noticeable shift in anti-developer sentiment. While we made an effort and a difference, the narrative in Seattle remained hostile to the building and development community. Part of that was losing a […]
