Dan Bertolet

Dan Bertolet, director of housing and urbanism, researches, writes about, and speaks about housing and urbanism. He has a background in urban planning and electrical engineering, and his passion is to help create cities that will thrive amidst the challenges of the 21st century. Find his full bio here. Find his latest research here. Email: dan [at] sightline [dot] org. Twitter: @DanBertolet.

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UPDATED: 50 Housing Bills to Watch in Olympia Right Now

Washington state leaders are considering dozens of bills across the critical policy pillars of supply, stability, and subsidy.

Feb 15, 2023

February 15, 2023

Dan Bertolet

https://www.sightline.org/author/danbertolet/

Director of Housing and Urbanism
Washington Lot Split Bills Would Create Starter Homes, Support Community Stability

HB 1245 and SB 5364 advance affordability, financial security, wealth-building, and other benefits for Washingtonians in all kinds of communities.

Jan 24, 2023

January 24, 2023

Dan Bertolet

https://www.sightline.org/author/danbertolet/

Director of Housing and Urbanism
Washington Bill Would Boost In-law Apartments Throughout the State

Evidence is more conclusive than ever that the reforms proposed in HB 1337 are effective.

Jan 21, 2023

January 21, 2023

Dan Bertolet

https://www.sightline.org/author/danbertolet/

Director of Housing and Urbanism
The Vast Potential of Pairing Transit and Homes in Washington State

SB 5466 could support hundreds of thousands of needed new homes closer to where residents work, learn, and recreate.

Jan 18, 2023

January 18, 2023

Dan Bertolet

https://www.sightline.org/author/danbertolet/

Director of Housing and Urbanism
Seven Reasons Washington Needs Middle Housing

Because housing solutions are solutions for homelessness, jobs, equity, climate, and conservation.

Jan 9, 2023

January 9, 2023

Dan Bertolet

https://www.sightline.org/author/danbertolet/

Director of Housing and Urbanism
Washington’s 2023 Middle Housing Bill, Explained

HB 1110 addresses the state’s acute housing shortage, opening up affordable options for families, workers, and elderly and young home seekers.

Jan 3, 2023

January 3, 2023

Dan Bertolet

https://www.sightline.org/author/danbertolet/

Director of Housing and Urbanism
Will Washington Do The Right Thing on Backyard Homes This Year?

Years of delay on reforms for in-law apartments has denied homes to thousands.

Jan 9, 2022

January 9, 2022

Dan Bertolet

https://www.sightline.org/author/danbertolet/

Director of Housing and Urbanism
Washington Bill Would Legalize Hundreds of Thousands More Homes

Allowing “middle housing” options would ease the state’s shortage of homes and right historic wrongs.

Jan 6, 2022

January 6, 2022

Dan Bertolet

https://www.sightline.org/author/danbertolet/

Director of Housing and Urbanism
18 Reasons Why Washington Should Legalize Middle Housing

The homes Washingtonians need, plus protecting the open lands, local economies, and close communities we cherish.

Dec 10, 2021

December 10, 2021

Dan Bertolet

https://www.sightline.org/author/danbertolet/

Director of Housing and Urbanism
Nine Reasons to End Exclusionary Zoning

Residential lockdown against modest, multi-dwelling homes harms all but the wealthy.

Sep 29, 2021

September 29, 2021

Dan Bertolet

https://www.sightline.org/author/danbertolet/

Director of Housing and Urbanism

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