Category: In the Media

In the Media (23)

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The Revolt Against Homelessness Gregg Colburn, assistant professor of real estate, provides answers to frequently asked questions about housing and homelessness. | The Atlantic Read More

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Mayor Harrell’s plan to combat Seattle homeless crisis draws praise Gregg Colburn, assistant professor of real estate discusses his book and the city's plan to end homelessness. | King 5 Read More

City of Spokane

Spokane’s housing crunch James Young, director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research at the University of Washington speaks on the housing needs in Spokane. Read More

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Using Afrofuturism principles to keep, grow Black culture in Seattle’s Central District Seattle’s Central District once was a Black neighborhood. New arrivals and rising property values have pushed African Americans out, but many who have stayed hope to preserve and grow the Black culture that remains. Donald King, professor of architecture, spoke with KNKX All Things Considered. Read More

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20 years after the Nisqually earthquake, are we better prepared for the Big One? Amanda Siok, Master of Urban Planning alum and Department of Urban Design and Planning Affiliate Instructor, discusses earthquake preparedness. Source: The Seattle Times Read More