The Urbanist@UrbanistOrg·Jul 2, 2019Legislation to make it easier to build Accessory Dwelling Units (#ADUs) in single family zones passed @SeattleCouncil unanimously today. Kudos to advocates like @MOARSeattle and to @CMMikeOBrien for leading the way. Background here:theurbanist.orgLegal Hurdles Cleared, Seattle is Advancing Accessory Dwelling ReformNew regulations to remove financial and regulatory barriers to backyard cottages and stem the tide of McMansions are moving forward in Seattle, possibly completing a five-year process that started …1525
The Urbanist@UrbanistOrgSeattle's ADU reform is projected to create an additional ~2,500 homes over the next decade while decreasing the rate of tear downs of homes. It's too bad housing opponents repeatedly appealed to slow this common sense legislation. #ADUs https://theurbanist.org/2019/05/14/hearing-examiner-squashes-appeal-clearing-way-for-more-backyard-cottages/…1:25 AM · Jul 2, 2019 from Seattle, WA6 Retweets15 Likes
Alejandra @VirginTrainsMIA·Jul 2, 2019Anti-housing losers hate common sense. They run high off emotion and charged anger. Nothing gives them a bigger thrill than complaining and showing off their delusions at City Hall!