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Affordable housing best practices? Seattle City Council procrastinates
At a presentation of best practices yesterday, the council announced it will postpone the creation of new rules to address Seattle's affordable housing drought.
Drew Atkins
Drew Atkins is a journalist and writer in Seattle, and the recipient of numerous national and regional awards. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Seattle Times, The Oregonian, InvestigateWes
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