Discovering Other People: How Do We Grow the Seattle Way?
Last week I was quoted in the New York Times in a story headlined, “Seattle, in Midst of Tech Boom, Tried to Keep it’s Soul.” I got the last word in the article, Roger Valdez, director of Smart Growth Seattle, a group that advocates high-density housing and is supported by developers, has been disappointed at […]
City Council Uses Fuzzy Math and Invisible Methodology on MFTE
Councilmembers, As a HALA member I took a keen interest in discussions around the MFTE program. I am pleased that the program will be made permanent, expanded in geography, and now includes all unit sizes. I am also pleased that the council has committed to work with the state on a number of potential expansions […]
Rent Control: Are You Sure?
The Seattle City Council, in its wisdom, has validated the discussion of “rent control.” It is asking the State Legislature to allow local governments the option to enact rent control, which as of now is prohibited by State law. As in everything in life–sorry folks–it’s not that simple. What to discuss? Right now “rent control” […]
