r/SeattleWA Rules:

I’ve been a housing developer for decades. I can assure you there is plenty of need and demand for affordable housing, and not nearly enough money to pay for it. Every year, all the funds available for subsidizing affordable housing development get used up. So you’d think I’d be all for additional funding sources – the demand is there.

I would be all for this additional funding source if it was earmarked for where the need is greatest: people making less than half of the area median income. The problem is, it’s not earmarked for those lowest income households. This funding in this proposal is designated for housing that serves households making 80% - 120% of area median income.

Let’s look at the numbers! Right now the City of Seattle’s rent for an 80% 1BR unit is $2,259. That’s more than the average rent in Seattle, which, according to Zillow, is $2,059, and the social housing folks want to built housing up to 120% AMI.

So why should taxpayers pay for housing that the market is already building? Social housing won’t have better amenities than market rate housing, so it won’t be as competitive.

Why put a lot of financial risk on a local social housing agency? Local governments are already struggling. The eviction crisis is putting immense pressure on local affordable housing developers already. Maybe spend taxpayer dollars there.

I say yes to taxing the rich, and yes to subsidizing affordable housing. Even having government-owned housing is fine (public housing could be a great thing if it weren’t so chronically underfunded). But this model at this time isn’t needed – let’s put the money where we need it, in new or existing low income housing.

Hey everyone! I just moved to Seattle (24M, Indian) and want to check out the nightlife here. The thing is, I’m kinda shy when it comes to making friends at clubs or starting conversations. So I figured, why not try connecting here first?

If anyone’s up for going out, showing me around, or just vibing together, hit me up! Would love to explore some good spots with cool people rather than going solo. Also, any recommendations for the best nightclubs in the city?

Let me know!

This upcoming week has potential snow in the horizon, I’m originally from California and I have never had to deal with snow, I live in Capitol Hill and I don’t drive as I use public transportation.

I do live on a hill, so I’m kinda nervous about that! Do people actually use those shoe spike attachments that they sell at Costco ? What tips do you have ?

I am seeing in the news snow is expected next week. I don't want it! I HATE it! it sucks, and it makes life hazardous. It's not beautiful. Wat do we need to do to convince CLiff Mass to stop this?

The state of Washington is taking a bold step toward tackling reckless drivers and speeding with a new bill that could change how high-risk drivers get back on the road.

House Bill 1596 (HB 1596), sponsored by several Democratic representatives, proposes a special restricted a restricted driver’s license for individuals who have had their licenses suspended due to excessive speeding or reckless driving.

But there’s a catch — these reckless drivers will be required to install an Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) device in their vehicles.

https://mynorthwest.com/mynorthwest-politics/reckless-drivers-bill/4037656

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Hey everyone! My fiancé, a friend and I are going to be visiting the Seattle area later this June and want to start looking into things to do. We already have our flight booked and a VRBO in Lynwood across from the Meadowdale Playfields. I've seen suggestions for the Pop Culture Museum, Fremont & Pike Place markets and the Space Needle of course but we all love the outdoors and swimming and hiking and such. Does anyone have any suggestions for those kinds of activities in the summer? We also love food so any good "secret" restaurants or hole-in-the-wall type places are a must. I appreciate any and all recommendations that come my way because of this post!

Does anyone know where Wanda is? Would love to visit her!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFavq_KSmUF/?igsh=dGI5cWJwdmN6ZjJs