Tag: ADU ADU articles Tearing Down McMansion-sized Housing Myths Fisking one of Seattle’s premier anti-housing crusaders Mar 25, 2019 March 25, 2019 Dan Bertolet https://www.sightline.org/author/danbertolet/ Senior Researcher Tacoma Adopts Exemplary Reform for In-Law Apartments The city legalized backyard cottages and relaxed key restrictions on granny flats. Mar 20, 2019 March 20, 2019 Dan Bertolet https://www.sightline.org/author/danbertolet/ Senior Researcher Why Washington Needs Statewide Action on Backyard Cottages and In-Law Apartments Cities thwart accessory dwellings with rules that stubbornly resist reform at the local level. Mar 8, 2019 March 8, 2019 Dan Bertolet https://www.sightline.org/author/danbertolet/ Senior Researcher Washington Just Advanced the Nation’s Best ADU Reform. Here’s Why It’ll Help. Granny flats and backyard cottages keep families together, save old homes, and let seniors age in place. Feb 28, 2019 February 28, 2019 Margaret Morales https://www.sightline.org/author/margaretmorales/ Researcher Impact Fees Are ADU Busters When cities waive charges, homeowners jump to build in-law suites and backyard cottages. Feb 15, 2019 February 15, 2019 Dan Bertolet https://www.sightline.org/author/danbertolet/ Senior Researcher ADU Parking Quotas Are Climate Killers Mandatory housing for cars makes no sense in a climate crisis. Feb 12, 2019 February 12, 2019 Margaret Morales https://www.sightline.org/author/margaretmorales/ Researcher Washington State to Consider Groundbreaking Suite of Housing Affordability Bills Lawmakers are advancing a balanced mix of bills to boost homebuilding, fund affordable housing, and protect tenants. Feb 7, 2019 February 7, 2019 Dan Bertolet https://www.sightline.org/author/danbertolet/ Senior Researcher Can Washington Pass the Country’s Most Ambitious Statewide ADU Reform? The bill would let homeowners create modestly priced, green housing choices in neighborhoods across the state. Jan 30, 2019 January 30, 2019 Margaret Morales https://www.sightline.org/author/margaretmorales/ Researcher Cascadia’s Five Most Important ADU Victories of 2018 Oregon and Washington cities led the way on ADU reform. Dec 31, 2018 December 31, 2018 Margaret Morales https://www.sightline.org/author/margaretmorales/ Researcher Olympia Moves to Further Loosen the Stranglehold of Single-Family Zoning Laws The city’s new rules to spur missing-middle housing are a good first step, but still retain too many restrictions. Nov 9, 2018 November 9, 2018 Dan Bertolet https://www.sightline.org/author/danbertolet/ Senior Researcher 1 2 3 Next »
