Tag: Affordable housing Affordable housing articles Seattle’s Latest Housing Reform Shows How Environmentalists Are Rethinking Cities A unanimous city council vote and broad environmentalist support reflect a consensus that compact communities are a crucial climate solution. Oct 22, 2019 October 22, 2019 Dan Bertolet https://www.sightline.org/author/danbertolet/ Senior Researcher In Mid-Density Zones, Portland Has a Choice: Garages or Low Prices? The city's own analysis shows that bans on car-free homes are catastrophic for housing affordability. Oct 2, 2019 October 2, 2019 Michael Andersen https://www.sightline.org/author/michael-andersen/ Senior Researcher The Role of Community Land Trusts in Cascadia’s Quest for Affordable Housing The CLT model has been well proven throughout the region for 30 years, but must scale up to deliver its full potential. Sep 25, 2019 September 25, 2019 Nisma Gabobe https://www.sightline.org/author/nismagabobe/ Research Associate Seattle Says Yes to the Best Rules in America for Backyard Cottages The zoning changes will welcome more neighbors by allowing three homes on most residential lots. Jul 1, 2019 July 1, 2019 Dan Bertolet https://www.sightline.org/author/danbertolet/ Senior Researcher This Is What a Street Looks like 39 Years after Legalizing Fourplexes 'Middle housing' means gradual evolution, not overnight transformation. Just walk down my street. Jun 21, 2019 June 21, 2019 Michael Andersen https://www.sightline.org/author/michael-andersen/ Senior Researcher A Duplex, a Triplex and a Fourplex Can Cut a Block’s Carbon Impact 20% The carbon savings from 'middle housing' are voluntary, self-financing and immense. So why are they illegal? Jun 7, 2019 June 7, 2019 Michael Andersen https://www.sightline.org/author/michael-andersen/ Senior Researcher The Duplex: A Small-Town Housing Solution Every City Needs More Of 'In small towns we are very sensitive to solutions coming from Portland. This is not one of them.' May 20, 2019 May 20, 2019 Michael Andersen https://www.sightline.org/author/michael-andersen/ Senior Researcher Washington’s Progressive ADU Bill Died This Week But the debate over the state's role in tackling the housing crisis has only just begun. Apr 18, 2019 April 18, 2019 Margaret Morales https://www.sightline.org/author/margaretmorales/ Researcher ‘Restore My Neighborhood’: One Cascadian’s Take on Re-legalizing Housing 'I moved to a block filled with young families.' Apr 9, 2019 April 9, 2019 Michael Andersen https://www.sightline.org/author/michael-andersen/ 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 1 2 3 … 6 Next »
