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Micro Legislation: An Architect’s Perspective

This review of microhousing legislation was first posted at Neiman Taber Architects Blog on September 10.  Background   Marion Micro Housing by Neiman Taber In response to the ongoing controversy over micro housing, Councilmember Mike O’Brien has proposed new legislation that would significantly change the rules for micro housing development in Seattle. Depending on your […]

Q13 on Microhousing: Determining How Other People Live

Last night C.R. Douglas reported on our efforts to defend microhousing against the onslaught of single-family resistance to a housing product that has been very successful. I thought the report was very fair and balanced. Here’s what I said: “It’s a choice that people are making to say, I want a smaller space, pay less […]

Scott Shapiro on Micros: Enact the Best Public Policy for the Community

Smart Growth Member and sponsor Scott Shapiro sent this letter to the Mayor and Seattle City Council. It makes a good summation for why the City Council needs to act in a responsible way that will keep microhousing as a viable choice for people who want to live in our city. You can echo Scott’s […]