Growth New backyard cottage rules allow more density in Seattle's single-family neighborhoods After years of process, the city council loosened regulations to build accessory dwelling units and tightened them on McMansions. by Josh Cohen / July 1, 2019
Growth This new development will provide Seattle’s aging homeless population with housing and health care An on-site clinic at the Downtown Emergency Service Center facility will serve a population that often goes underserved. by David Kroman / August 14, 2019
News $143.5M ‘Mercer Megablock’ deal will bring science campus, affordable housing to South Lake Union The private bid includes plans for 175 units of affordable housing on the site, $78.2 million for housing investment and $5 million to deal with homelessness. by Josh Cohen / August 7, 2019 / Updated Aug. 15, 2019 at 12:33 p.m.
Growth Jobs or housing: Four ideas for the future of Interbay's armory With the National Guard moving out, a desirable 25-acre site could host housing, industrial manufacturing or maybe both. by Josh Cohen / August 1, 2019
Growth South Seattle residents want greener neighborhoods — without more gentrification A push to protect the city's tree canopy is meeting resistance in neighborhoods that see the effort as a harbinger of displacement. by Carolyn Bick Investigate West / July 30, 2019 / Updated on Tuesday, July 30 at 2:05 p.m.
Growth Durkan proposes $50M for homeless housing, renewed tax breaks for developers One result of the new programs would be a cap on rent increases in Multifamily Tax Exemption housing. by Josh Cohen / July 24, 2019
Growth What happened to Seattle's powerful bike lobby? Once a prominent force in city politics, bike advocates are adjusting to a new reality — and planning a comeback. by Josh Cohen / September 13, 2019
Growth King County lost FEMA homelessness funding because the region is too wealthy Despite its homelessness "state of emergency," King County no longer qualifies for a federal grant used by local shelters and food banks. by Josh Cohen / August 30, 2019
Opinion Now that the Mercer Mega Block is sold, let's think bigger about public land The $143.5M sale in South Lake Union will raise millions for affordable housing, but what could Seattle accomplish with a little more imagination? by Katie Wilson / August 26, 2019
Growth Seattle's 'microtransit' experiment drives people to light rail. Is it working? Four months in, ridership on the $3.2M Via service is reportedly exceeding expectations. by Josh Cohen / August 22, 2019