Housing + Cities
Washington Lawmakers Bust a Move on Housing Affordability
The 2019 legislative session had successes and disappointments, and sets the stage for more state-level action on housing next year.
Great News: Portland’s Next Rail Line May Have Fewer Parking Garages
Equitable mobility requires good transit---not giving away free parking.
LA ADU Story: How a State Law Sent Granny Flats off the Charts
California’s successful ADU reform offers a lesson for Washington on balancing local and state control of land use.
Tacoma Adopts Exemplary Reform for In-Law Apartments
The city legalized backyard cottages and relaxed key restrictions on granny flats.