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Lots of attention today on how courts change laws. It’s time to shift the way the law looks at private property and rental housing. forbes.com/sites/rogerval…

Laocoon alert. I warned design review was a problem years ago. So is zoning. Abolish them both.

Up In Smoke: Seattle Favors Money Supply Over Housing Supply seattleforgrowth.org/up-in-smoke-se…

Good discussion on Seattle Channel about this new proposal. Let's find out the answer to "Where did all the money go?" We've been told money is the answer, why isn't it working?

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Something New: Everything Urban seattleforgrowth.org/something-new-…

Enthusiasm for imaginary wins means we won't get real ones. The answer is to end zoning, allow producers to meet demand, subsidize with cash for rent, and concentrate the rest on those with the greatest needs.

We would love more dialogue on this The NHP Foundation

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It’s official: I’ve changed my profile picture in Zoom.

I’m looking forward to having the distinction between “natural” and “artificial” price increases adjudicated. Perhaps we’re moving toward “organic” prices? Maybe “non-GMO” prices? “Line caught?” 🤔😂king5.com/article/news/l…

Someone wrote the story of my life in the housing world: “a dumb recurring fight.” 🤨 theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/…

Someone has to say this: Pouring money on the “housing crisis” isn’t working. 1. End zoning, 2. Allow market to perform, 3. Where it fails, subsidize with cash payments to renters, 4. Build housing for those with deepest needs. Vote “No!” forbes.com/sites/rogerval…

Seattle voters will decide this February how to pay for the social housing developer they approved in 2023. Learn more on City Inside/Out with Brian Callanan and remember to vote by Feb. 11! Watch: youtu.be/3TY_8AUDR9E @houseRneighbors SeattleMetroChamber Seattle For Growth

Roger Valdez, director of the Center for Housing Economics, state legislators and other housing organizations have partnered to support a project that will renovate and rehabilitate a more-than-60-year-old apartment complex in the International District. abqjournal.com/business/artic…