Equity
Rectifying Seattle’s racist past requires a denser future, says report
A city commission argues that multi-family housing, once legal across the city, is key to building a more equitable future.
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politics
As Seattle’s traffic doom looms, some see a silver lining
A new coalition of activists is calling for a permanent shift in how people get around Seattle. City officials say they’re right, to a point.
Growth
Facing high housing prices, Renton pushes backyard cottages
By slashing permit fees, the city has had modest success spurring cottage construction.
politics
Seattle won its battle for density. What's next?
Though a hearing examiner sided with the city, challengers still could pursue legal roadblocks.
Growth
Can a $2.5B budget help King County reimagine transit?
The county council wants regional funding, more equitable fares and a plan for self-driving cars.