Unfunded inclusionary zoning is not inclusionary. To fix it, fund it. Dan Bertolet Sightline Institute sightline.org/2024/10/28/to-…

#WAleg session kicked off this week! Two pieces of legislation we're following already had committee hearings: a lot splitting bill and a small elevators bill. More (corrected link!): us2.campaign-archive.com/?u=68f459341f4…

TODAY, 1/21: Building Codes (HB 1183) is scheduled for public hearing at 10:30a. This goodie bag bill includes small elevators, facade modulation, upper-level setbacks, and more improvements to boost homebuilding. #WAleg Testify: app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?B…

TOMORROW, 2/12 at 10:30 a.m.: SB 5604, which promotes transit-oriented development – the strategy of allowing more homes near transit hubs – has a hearing in the Senate Housing Committee. app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/?B…

About 30 #WAleg bills this session address the state's housing shortage. Here's our list of solutions to unlock more homes, in all shapes and sizes — and to cut home costs and rents. sightline.org/2025/02/13/was…

ACTION ALERT: #WALeg Mobile Dwelling Unit (MDU) bill, HB 1443, is scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9a on Saturday, February 22. You know the drill — sign up to testify or show your support! app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?Bi…

Transit-oriented development (TOD) unlocks the housing we need, exactly where we need it. The #WALeg TOD bill (HB 1491) has a hearing on 2/27 at 9a. Sign in pro: app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifier/…

Ask housing and parking researchers your burning questions! Join Sightline Institute at Seattle's Fremont Branch Library on Friday, March 28 for a talk from 4-5pm before heading to Aslan Brewing from 5-6pm. sightline.org/hotseat #waleg