Tech
California: Always shining a bit brighter than Seattle
Seattle may feel it's catching up but it's clear the Northwest is still the lesser light culturally and economically.
Michael Luis
Michael Luis is a public affairs consultant with a focus on housing, growth and economic development issues and served as mayor and councilmember in Medina. He is author of Century 21 City: Seattle’s
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Politics
Tired of growth? Be careful what you wish for
The Puget Sound region has what it takes to attract and keep talented people. If that can be tiresome, we should consider the alternative.
Politics
Puget Sound growth: Where will they all live?
Urban villages are fine but they fall far short of filling the needs. And what happens as the millennial generation gets older and has more babies?
Politics
Growth game: Housing prices challenge Puget Sound
We will never be like Atlanta, choosing sprawl for affordability. But there are ways to get a better mix of outcomes.
Tech
Seattle's tech boom is just getting started
Think we are in a tech boom right now? Just wait. That boom could get a lot louder as the