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The Urbanist
Published September 08
Kirkland Council Divides Over Affordable Housing Fees in Low-Density Zones
New requirements taking effect in January will add a new $15 per-square-foot fee to housing units over 2,000 square feet. A move to raise that threshold to 2,500, intended to encourage more development, failed 3-4 last week in a vote that could signal deeper divisions on…

Why Seattle Commercial Real Estate Brokers Are Using Video to Win Bigger Listings in 2026
Seattle’s commercial real estate market is one of the most competitive in the Pacific Northwest. New office towers, apartment communities, mixed-use developments, industrial warehouses, and retail projects continue to reshape neighborhoods across Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland,…