In recent news on Sightline’s Daily Score, a piece entitled Legalize Neighborhood Density touches on the work of Northwest Ecobuilding Guild Members in Seattle.
This article talks about how Seattle, Portland and Vancouver are exploring ways to increase housing choices in single family neighborhoods. Whether it’s the expansion of accessory dwelling unit programs, rewriting the code for townhouse development, or more flexible use of single family lots, there is much momentum forward and Guild members are definitely a part of it.
The Central Puget Sound Chapter of the Northwest EcoBuilding Guild, is doing a series of presentations in Seattle to promote its walkable and livable communities. The Guild is working to promote more flexible use of single-family lots, including detached accessory dwelling units, and allowing corner stores in single family zones as well as flexible use of existing homes. One idea is to better use existing lots, especially corner lots, to create more housing opportunities.
What makes the Guild’s approach so refreshing is its emphasis on solutions that allow for more people in single family neighborhoods while preserving their character, something that is essential to these efforts.
Read the full article at Legalize Neighborhood Density.
