No on Washington’s I-933: What the Neighbors Could Do
Washington’s I-933 will pave the way for irresponsible development, huge costs to taxpayers, and an end to many commonsense protections. If you have an extra second, go to the YouTube ...
Author: Sightline Editor
The Facts on I-933, Measure 37, and You
What voters in 6 western states should know about property initiatives on the 2006 ballot.
Author: Sightline Editor
Parking Reform Alone Can Boost Homebuilding by 40 to 70 Percent
Takeaways Making parking fully flexible could unlock more new homes than other land use reforms combined, according to new research out of Colorado that modeled how multiple policies would impact ...
Author: Catie Gould
The History of Washington’s Wandering Election Day
Despite intending to choose a voting day that’s best for voters, timing could still be easier—but legislators can fix that.
Author: Todd Newman
A Magic Boost for Low-Turnout City Elections
Takeaways First-time candidate for Seattle City Council Alexis Mercedes Rinck just got more votes in her 2024 race than the city’s mayor, Bruce Harrell, when he won in 2021. In ...
Author: Shannon Grimes
Features
New Features of Sightline’s Website We launched an improved new website in November 2024. Here’s what you can expect. Sightline Institute went live with a new website in November 2024. ...
Author: SwatchJunkies
Lessons for Washington State Leaders as Another US Oil Refinery Closes
Takeaways Yet another US oil refinery will soon shut its doors. Phillips 66 announced in October 2024 that it will close its Los Angeles refinery by the end of 2025, due to ...
Author: Emily Moore
Portland Election Delivers City’s Most Representative Council Ever
Well, it’s working! Portlanders just used proportional ranked choice voting to elect their most representative city government in more than a century. Voters chose leaders who form a portrait of ...
Author: Jay Lee
Parking Mandates Are Keeping Kids Out of Daycare
Takeaways Children can’t drive cars. Yet across Cascadia, onerous rules defining how much parking new daycares must provide on-site are blocking those wee non-drivers—and their families—from the care they need. ...
Author: Catie Gould
In Race after Race, People Keep Electing Pro-Housing Politicians
Takeaways The claim comes again and again like clockwork: That allowing homes to exist can be hazardous to a politician’s career. Even at the annual picnic of her own neighborhood association, surrounded ...
