Owen
@owenpick.bsky.social
Seattle based, (mostly) earnest poster.
Exactly. We stop prioritizing vehicles and we're going to have *a lot* of extra cash.
November 25, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Exactly. We stop prioritizing vehicles and we're going to have *a lot* of extra cash.
A world where we're closing the Fremont bridge to vehicle traffic is also one where we're building new ped/bike bridges.
November 25, 2025 at 4:05 AM
A world where we're closing the Fremont bridge to vehicle traffic is also one where we're building new ped/bike bridges.
Ok, but if this is right it's just more consultant brain nonsense.
November 24, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Ok, but if this is right it's just more consultant brain nonsense.
The real problem IMO is that our national wealth building is funneled into housing which is just much less productive than the stock market.
People complain about AI investments but it's hard for me to believe that's less productive than housing.
People complain about AI investments but it's hard for me to believe that's less productive than housing.
November 24, 2025 at 10:16 PM
The real problem IMO is that our national wealth building is funneled into housing which is just much less productive than the stock market.
People complain about AI investments but it's hard for me to believe that's less productive than housing.
People complain about AI investments but it's hard for me to believe that's less productive than housing.
Spotts tenure was also different because there were not direct and explicit marching orders from the mayor too.
November 24, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Spotts tenure was also different because there were not direct and explicit marching orders from the mayor too.
The pace of change we saw under Spotts suggests a level of director attention that was similar to this excerpt.
November 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The pace of change we saw under Spotts suggests a level of director attention that was similar to this excerpt.
This is also evidence of the housing crisis. You would have more moves, shorter tenure and younger owners if the housing market wasn't a disaster in cities.
November 24, 2025 at 8:26 PM
This is also evidence of the housing crisis. You would have more moves, shorter tenure and younger owners if the housing market wasn't a disaster in cities.
Devil is in the details I guess... But I'd be really curious if cottage housing is being built in places with meaningfully higher density.
November 23, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Devil is in the details I guess... But I'd be really curious if cottage housing is being built in places with meaningfully higher density.
Looking for a more comprehensive overview of this...
I was under the impression they just legalized max fourplexes.
I was under the impression they just legalized max fourplexes.
November 23, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Looking for a more comprehensive overview of this...
I was under the impression they just legalized max fourplexes.
I was under the impression they just legalized max fourplexes.
Ok but has Portland legalized small multiplexes in all the areas these are legal?
November 23, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Ok but has Portland legalized small multiplexes in all the areas these are legal?
"it should be one of many options"
Yes. Are we saying the same thing?
Because I'm saying this is not giving people options since stacked flats (for example) are basically prohibitedn anywhere this is actually being built.
Yes. Are we saying the same thing?
Because I'm saying this is not giving people options since stacked flats (for example) are basically prohibitedn anywhere this is actually being built.
November 23, 2025 at 7:16 PM
"it should be one of many options"
Yes. Are we saying the same thing?
Because I'm saying this is not giving people options since stacked flats (for example) are basically prohibitedn anywhere this is actually being built.
Yes. Are we saying the same thing?
Because I'm saying this is not giving people options since stacked flats (for example) are basically prohibitedn anywhere this is actually being built.
It's also worth noting that this stuff generally *is not built* because prohibitions on density have driven up land costs too much and there isn't enough marginal profit between this and mansions.
November 23, 2025 at 7:09 PM
It's also worth noting that this stuff generally *is not built* because prohibitions on density have driven up land costs too much and there isn't enough marginal profit between this and mansions.
Yes...
The type of housing was *not legal in Seattle* and *would not be built* in Seattle except for the restrictions that exist on density. It is a prohibition on choice that makes the development feasible, not an expansion of choice.
The type of housing was *not legal in Seattle* and *would not be built* in Seattle except for the restrictions that exist on density. It is a prohibition on choice that makes the development feasible, not an expansion of choice.
November 23, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Yes...
The type of housing was *not legal in Seattle* and *would not be built* in Seattle except for the restrictions that exist on density. It is a prohibition on choice that makes the development feasible, not an expansion of choice.
The type of housing was *not legal in Seattle* and *would not be built* in Seattle except for the restrictions that exist on density. It is a prohibition on choice that makes the development feasible, not an expansion of choice.
Yes of course and no one is disagreeing with that. It's just a straw man.
People's preferences are complex and even contradictory. Detached housing is ubiquitous and legal everywhere. What's actually being restricted is attached, dense housing.
People's preferences are complex and even contradictory. Detached housing is ubiquitous and legal everywhere. What's actually being restricted is attached, dense housing.
November 23, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Yes of course and no one is disagreeing with that. It's just a straw man.
People's preferences are complex and even contradictory. Detached housing is ubiquitous and legal everywhere. What's actually being restricted is attached, dense housing.
People's preferences are complex and even contradictory. Detached housing is ubiquitous and legal everywhere. What's actually being restricted is attached, dense housing.
Giving people options means legalizing more typologies, not prohibiting typologies.
The only way this stuff gets built is by widely prohibiting apartments.
The only way this stuff gets built is by widely prohibiting apartments.
November 23, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Giving people options means legalizing more typologies, not prohibiting typologies.
The only way this stuff gets built is by widely prohibiting apartments.
The only way this stuff gets built is by widely prohibiting apartments.
The slow streets are great.
November 23, 2025 at 1:59 AM
The slow streets are great.
Reposted by Owen
On the flip side, you can save significant money by reducing durations through shortening construction phasing.
November 22, 2025 at 2:26 PM
On the flip side, you can save significant money by reducing durations through shortening construction phasing.