Everyone? Letter Ignores Some Key Questions
Branding itself as Seattle for Everyone, a coalition of various supporters of the so-called “Grand Bargain” sent a very interesting letter to Councilmember Mike O’Brien. The Grand Bargain, you’ll remember, is an agreement that was struck between some developers, non-profits, and the City to impose mandatory inclusion of rent restricted housing in all new housing […]
Demolishing the Displacement Narrative
So it’s about as wonky as it can get. A dispute over how many housing units have been demolished in Seattle and what it means has lead to some very interesting back and forth on the internet this last week. Here’s the best summary of what went down from Ethan Phelps-Goodman. There isn’t an explosion […]
Panel: The Future of Innovation in Seattle
What happens when a neighborhood like Pioneer Square or South Like Union turns into a thriving center for tech? How, exactly, does that happen? Knowing that we are growing, what kind of community do we want to become? And frankly, what does technology and innovation have to do with making Seattle a great place to live and […]
