News MacKenzie Scott gives $10M for affordable homeownership in Seattle Homestead Community Land Trust said the billionaire’s gift will be a ‘game-changer’ for low-income residents looking to buy. How will it work? by Josh Cohen / August 30, 2023
Growth State environmental law slowed housing construction in Seattle. Lawmakers want to pick up the pace In the midst of a housing crisis, some view the State Environmental Policy Act as a barrier to relief. by Josh Cohen / January 7, 2020
News WA offers $4K bonuses to combat homeless-service worker crisis People working directly with homeless residents in Washington state can apply for short-term relief in a new $55 million program. by Josh Cohen / October 5, 2022
News WA transit agencies say federal relief funds were distributed unfairly The federal government sent $2 billion to help keep regional transit alive. But the debate over how to spend that money is contentious. by Lizz Giordano / February 15, 2022
News New rules put Puget Sound's urban trees in private hands Because the majority of the region's trees are in residential neighborhoods, responsibility for maintaining canopy coverage is shifting to homeowners. by Lizz Giordano / August 31, 2022
News How Seattle is planning for a quarter million more residents The Comprehensive Plan will shape the next 20 years of growth in the city. Here's what you need to know. by Josh Cohen / July 28, 2022
News Chinatown-International District leaders criticize Link expansion plans In Seattle's historic Asian neighborhood, some say Sound Transit's $54 billion light rail expansion echoes harms of past infrastructure projects. by Josh Cohen / April 28, 2022
Politics Dodging development pressure, Issaquah expands Cougar Mountain The $11 million, 46-acre privately-owned parcel was slated to be developed with 57 homes. by Josh Cohen / December 18, 2018
Growth Facing high housing prices, Renton pushes backyard cottages By slashing permit fees, the city has had modest success spurring cottage construction. by Josh Cohen / December 6, 2018
Politics Seattle won its battle for density. What's next? Though a hearing examiner sided with the city, challengers still could pursue legal roadblocks. by Josh Cohen / November 30, 2018