‘Tech Trash’ versus NIMBYs: Final MHA Hearing Lays Bare Seattle’s Generational Divide
The final public hearing on citywide implementation of Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) was long and contentious. Hundreds of speakers waited for hours to present...
Seattle Planning Commission Remains Steadfast in Support of MHA
As the City Council debates Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) amendments in the lead up to next Thursday's big public hearing on MHA, the Seattle...
American Cities Deserve Better than Disposable Urbanism
It is hard to want something you’ve never had. It’s hard to describe a need you’ve never seen. Numerous cities in the US are not...
Two Big Opportunities to Fight for a More Affordable Seattle
In February, you’ve got two big opportunities to make Seattle more affordable.
If you’ve been thinking about getting into local politics but don’t really...
Mayor Durkan Creates a New Middle-Income Housing Advisory Council
Mayor Jenny Durkan has announced the creation of a new advisory council focused on solutions of middle-income housing. The advisory council held their first...
City Council Passes Temporary Moratorium on Mobile Home Park Redevelopment, Waterfront LID
On Monday, the Seattle City Council approved a temporary moratorium on mobile home sites across the city, limiting the ability of those sites from...
Wonkabout Washington: Preserving Ferry County Agricultural Land and Community Planning with Youth in Skyway
Futurewise to Appeal Ferry County Agricultural Land Designation
Futurewise, along with our partner Concerned Friends of Ferry County, have decided to appeal Ferry County’s agricultural...
Call to Action: Protect Elders Being Evicted into Homelessness
Last Friday, Councilmember Kshama Sawant hosted a hearing that featured several residents facing eviction, telling their stories. Testimony was powerful, moving, and conveyed the sense of love these...