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In the Media (82)

Row of 3 houses Homeless in America The homelessness crisis continues to get worse. Gregg Colburn, assistant professor of real estate, discusses his research on why we see variation in homelessness across U.S. cities. | The New York Times Read More
Blue tarps over tents Cause of homelessness? It’s not drugs or mental illness, researchers say As more cities search for explanations and solutions to homelessness, leaders look to data. Gregg Colburn, assistant professor of real estate, is quoted. | Los Angeles Times Read More
People standing in Gould court looking at boards with posters - housing, students What Do We Want From Our Next Seattle? Architecture graduate students provide options for dense and diverse housing. | The Urbanist Read More
Soda bottles and cans on the store shelves Sweetened beverage taxes produce net economic benefits for lower-income communities New research from the University of Washington, published June 2 in Food Policy, addressed equity issues surrounding sweetened beverage taxes by examining the economic equity impacts of sweetened beverage taxes in three cities: Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia. Philip Hurvitz, affiliate associate professor of urban design and planning is a co-author. | UW News Read More
New York city Q&A: New book sheds light on Architecture and democracy through Unitarian churches "American Unitarian Churches: Architecture of a Democratic Religion" explores Unitarian church design and the progressive ideals shown through them -- ideals that were central to the founding of the United States. Read More
People standing in Gould Court looking at boards ‘Something has to change:’ These architecture students are challenging Seattle’s housing norms Architecture 508 Graduate Research Studio students talked about their ideas and solutions to add more housing in Seattle -- a well-timed discussion as Seattle is updating its comprehensive plan. | KUOW Read More
Blue tarps over tents 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
Skyline of buildings in Seattle's International District 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
Interior of Gould Hall Why are condos in Seattle so rare and expensive? James Young, director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, provides insight into why condominiums in Seattle have become rare and expensive. | KUOW Read More