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Baugruppen: Instant Community (Just Add Water)

Editor’s Note: This is Part 6 of a series on Baugruppen, private owners collaboratively building affordable multifamily projects. Read Part 1 or check out the series. So, how is it...

North Rainier Rezone Passes Committee

On Tuesday, the Planning, Land Use and Sustainability (PLUS) committee passed through legislation that would rezone around the Mt. Baker light rail station. The...

What A Micro-Housing Stakeholder Group Can Achieve

Background Micro-housing (often referred to as apodments) are small units, which are usually less than 300 square feet in size. They tend to be occupied...

Baugruppen: Sizes Vary by Manufacturer

Editor’s Note: This is Part 5 of a series on Baugruppen, private owners collaboratively building affordable multifamily projects. Read Part 1 or check out the series. While I may have...

Baugruppen: Innovative Constructs

Editor’s Note: This is Part 4 of a series on Baugruppen, private owners collaboratively building affordable multifamily projects. Read Part 1 or check out the series. Baugruppen provide a vehicle...

Is Seattle The Fastest Growing Big City In The US?

Yesterday morning the Census Bureau published a press release titled, "South, West Have Fastest-Growing Cities, Census Bureau Reports; Three of Top 10 are in Texas Capital Area."...

Baugruppen: To Form a More Affordable Urbanism

Editor’s Note: This is Part 3 of a series on Baugruppen, private owners collaboratively building affordable multifamily projects. Read Part 1 or check out the...

More Evidence To Build More Housing

If you are concerned about housing costs, you should know that building a lot more housing will be critical to control or reduce costs. We...