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How Seattle's vacant building problem is helping ex-prisoners and the homeless
The city is instituting new rules, increasing fines and encouraging creative uses to prevent developers from leaving buildings empty.
Josh Cohen
Josh Cohen is the Cascade PBS city reporter covering Seattle government, politics and the issues that shape life in the city. He was previously the changing region reporter, as well as a free
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After a 13-year delay, Seattle votes to build hundreds of affordable homes at Fort Lawton
Neighbors have long opposed the city's plan for the former Army post. The Seattle City Council on Tuesday brought that battle to a close.
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It's going to get harder to evict people in WA. Will that reduce homelessness?
New eviction laws cap late fees and give tenants 14 days to pay back rent, among other protections.
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Tolls to drive in downtown Seattle? New study examines the good and the bad
In other cities, congestion pricing has improved traffic and increased transit revenue. But equity concerns remain.
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WA cities will get 'free money' from the state for affordable housing
A new fund will let cities and counties keep $51 million in sales tax revenue for low-income housing construction and maintenance.