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City Inside/Out: Housing Help
2/18/202228:50
A controversial proposal in Olympia that requires cities to change their zoning laws to allow more duplexes or quadplexes may be dead this session but has opened the door to a fierce debate. Supporters say permitting more density near transit stops will relieve a statewide housing shortage and end discriminatory zoning. Critics say a one-size-fits-all approach to so-called "missing middle housing" misses the mark. We hear from both sides.
Guests:
Hugo Garcia, Burien resident
Rep. Jessica Bateman, WA State (D-22nd)
Carl Schroeder, Association of Washington Cities
Rep. Michelle Caldier, WA State (R-30th)
Mayor Mason Thompson, City of Bothell
Mayor Nancy Backus, City of Auburn
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