Housing + Cities
A Federal One-Two Punch to Protect Renters—Pandemic and Beyond
Two moves to aid renters now and keep housing prices down for the long haul.
UPDATED: Fifteen Thoughts on the Coronavirus and Cities
Social distancing has turned urban life upside down, but what changes will persist?
Washington Stops at Incremental Housing Steps
State-level coordination to legalize duplexes and rowhouses thwarted by cities clinging to “local control.”
Cities Cling to Laws That Shut Out Non-traditional Family Groups
Washington bill to lift discriminatory occupancy limits gets watered down into oblivion.
Updated: Housing Bill Tracker for 2020 Washington Legislative Session
Lawmakers have proposed a balanced suite of bills for more homes, more subsidies, and more tenant protections.
Washington to Consider Re-legalizing Duplexes and Rowhouses Statewide
Allowing modest choices in detached house neighborhoods would help more families find affordable homes and cut climate pollution.