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Apr 25, 2013
City Hall
"Transit Communities" Amendment Could Allow More Density Near Frequent Transit Service
"Transit communities," a proposed new land-use designation, could allow more density and amenities like sidewalks near frequent bus service—exactly what some neighborhood activists are afraid of.
By Erica C. Barnett
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Mar 18, 2013
Opinion
Incentive Zoning Is Not the Answer
Cola op/ed contributor Roger Valdez argues that incentive zoning—greater density in exchange for more affordable housing—is not an affordability panacea.
By Roger Valdez
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Mar 14, 2013
City Hall
Extra Fizz: "For Your Neighborhood's Survival"
Neighborhood activists mobilize against a proposal to encourage density near transit service.
By Erica C. Barnett
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Mar 13, 2013
City Hall
Council Committee to Discuss What to Do About "Small-Lot" Houses
The city council's planning committee gears up to discuss how the city should regulate the development of tall, skinny houses on small lots.
By Erica C. Barnett
Thumbnail for - Density Opponents Pushing Back Against Pro-Transit Strategy
Mar 13, 2013
City Hall
Density Opponents Pushing Back Against Pro-Transit Strategy
A change to city law that would encourage "transit communities" gets pushback from neighborhood activists.
By Erica C. Barnett
Thumbnail for - On Other Blogs Today: Backyard Cottages, Bus Service, and the Federal Budget
Mar 12, 2013
On Other Blogs Today
On Other Blogs Today: Backyard Cottages, Bus Service, and the Federal Budget
Our daily roundup.
By Erica C. Barnett
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Mar 8, 2013
One Question
One Question About aPodments
One question about density and aPodments for city council member Sally Bagshaw.
By Erica C. Barnett
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Mar 7, 2013
On Other Blogs Today
On Other Blogs Today: Partisan Gridlock and Backyard Cottages
Our daily roundup.
By Erica C. Barnett
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Mar 7, 2013
City Hall
City Could Put Moratorium on aPODments
City council member Tom Rasmussen may propose legislation that could halt development of so-called "aPODments," the modern version of boarding houses.
By Erica C. Barnett
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Feb 21, 2013
Extra Fizz: Three From Seattle
Extra Fizz: Three from Seattle.
By Erica C. Barnett
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