AIA Seattle: Housing Density in the 15-Minute City: Policy and Purpose
Michael was an invited panelist at AIA Seattle’s June 2021 Housing Innovation in the 15-Minute City, focusing on housing policy from a macro and micro perspective. Topics discussed included: recommendations for action today, including opportunities that Seattle should consider as part of its Comprehensive Plan update; recommendations for financing nuts and bolts, like a public bank, lease to own, and down payment help; how to mix job density and housing density to reduce vehicle miles traveled; pairing growth with tenant rights and work to prevent displacement of existing residents; and more.