Archive for April, 2009

Belated Fake April Fools Post

Q:  Did you hear what the WA State House of Representatives has proposed to help reduce the $9 billion budget deficit? A:  The opening of 15 new new State Liquor Stores. Q:  Did you hear what the WA State House of Representatives has proposed to help reduce the $9 billion budget deficit? A:  A ten […]

The Seattle Timidity

Last week Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels proposed legislation that would allow backyard cottages in single-family zones city-wide.  It’s a good policy move, potentially bringing the benefits of both density and affordable housing to single-family zones, with minimal negative impact. Ah, but then there’s the caveat:  a maximum of 50 permits will be issued per year. […]