In four different races, Kirkland voters face a choice between pro-growth candidates interested in fostering additional types of housing throughout the city, and candidates looking for the city to be way less aggressive in fighting the region's affordable housing crisis. The post Kirkland Council Elections Could Tip City in Reactionary Direction first appeared on The Urbanist.| The Urbanist
The Washington Department of Commerce's appeal is the first to come directly from state government to enforce 2021's House Bill 1220, which requires cities to target future housing growth by income level. If successful, it will likely prompt a major change in how the city of nearly 9,000 plans for future residents. The post Duvall Growth Plan Faces Challenge After Disregarding New Housing Law first appeared on The Urbanist.| The Urbanist
At an October 8th forum, urbanist-backed Kirkland City Council candidates discussed housing solutions, but none of their opponents showed, clearly ceding housing leadership in the four races. Here's a recap of the solutions candidates laid out. The post Pro-Housing Kirkland Council Candidates Discuss Affordability, Opponents Skip Forum first appeared on The Urbanist.| The Urbanist
# Nearly $200,000 in outside spending from a political action committee started by one Woodinville tech worker has upended local politics in the quiet suburb. The goal? Taking down a pro-growth council majority.| The Urbanist » Advocacy journalism for better cities.
# With monthly ridership now exceeding 200,000 on the 2 Line, Downtown Redmond Link has clearly kicked things into a higher gear. Having a light rail station so well integrated into a growing urban neighborhood is likely part of the recipe for success.| The Urbanist » Advocacy journalism for better cities.
# Bothell becomes the first city in either King or Snohomish County to fully eliminate off-street parking mandates in order to reduce costs for homebuilding. The move clearly solidifies the city as a leader on housing and land use reform.| The Urbanist » Advocacy journalism for better cities.
# RSVP to The Urbanism on the Eastside Panel and join representatives from across the Eastside as they answer questions about housing, land use, and transportation.| The Urbanist » Advocacy journalism for better cities.
# The vision that Bellevue has for parking-dominated Wilburton is thousands of new homes close to transit and trail connections. The question now is getting the details right so that development can be fostered, rather than stifled.| The Urbanist » Advocacy journalism for better cities.
