Morales Hopes to Resurrect Social Housing Amendment That Didn’t Make Balancing Package Cut
Councilmember Tammy Morales had hoped to lay some groundwork to expand social housing in Seattle, but her amendment did not make it into Budget...
Seattle Region’s Extensive Blanket of Exclusionary Zoning Illustrated in New Study
It's no secret that restrictive zoning is prevalent in the Seattle metropolitan area, but a new study underway at the Urban Institute is taking...
Social Housing Measure Qualifies To Run on Seattle Ballot Next Year
Yesterday, the House Our Neighbors coalition announced their social-housing-focused Initiative 135 had qualified to run on the ballot in Seattle, which will likely occur...
I-135 Social Housing Backers Expect to Qualify for February Ballot After Turning In Another...
Initiative 135 has taken a step closer to putting social housing on the ballot. House Our Neighbors, the campaign behind the effort, says they...
Jumps in Rent Underscore Need for Rent Stabilization in Washington
Rent stabilization and ending apartment bans, a match made in heaven.
Rents are going up, and almost no one is being spared. Even tenants in...
The Urbanist Elections Committee Endorses Initiative 135 to Advance Social Housing
Seattle voters may have a unique opportunity this November to support a new model of providing affordable housing, and they should take it. Initiative...
Sunday Video: Social Housing As A Policy Solution
Dave Amos at City Beautiful talks about the history social housing in the United States and whether it's a policy solution worth pursuing again....
Seattle Posts Record Housing Revenue, but Affordable Housing Needs Outpace Supply
The City of Seattle declared this week "Affordable Housing Week" as part of an annual tradition, with the Housing Development Consortium hosting events highlighting...