Beyond Zoning: An Economy of Trust
This afternoon I attended a celebration of the life of Jim Potter. Lots of the development community showed up, and there were beautiful statements about his impact on people’s lives. Jim’s life was about family. And I suppose that his ability to master the world of development the way did is related to his confidence […]
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 […]
Microhousing Design Review: Exploding Sinks, Misallocated Mailboxes, and Ugly Rhetoric
Some Seattle City staff and Councilmembers might be skeptical of our request that we not subject microhousing to design review until the design review process gets fixed. As I pointed out last week, the process is already bogged down with confusion, inept review, and subjective and speculative process that would add costs to rent. What would […]
