The Portland Japanese Garden has become exceptionally more popular in the past few years, which is why it’s expanding its square footage.
July 31, 2015
Nestle’s Bottled Water Plant in Hot Water?
July 27, 2015
Thousands post comments in opposition to the Nestle bottled water plant during official public comment period
WOTUS Part 1: The Federal Government Expands Jurisdiction
July 20, 2015
The federal government’s jurisdiction expands under the CWA, which could result in increased project approval costs for municipal and commercial use
Housing Up, Up, and A Way Up
June 5, 2015
Housing prices are high now because we did not build enough in the past few years.
New Washington Law Makes Building Houses Less Expensive
May 29, 2015
This law will help bring much needed housing to market at a lower cost for Washington’s growing population, which inevitably benefits all home buyers.
Local Governments Can Use Zoning to Ban Marijuana Gardens
May 21, 2015
The Washington Supreme Court upheld the Kent city ordinance banning collective gardens that grow marijuana.
Is the $200,000 Home Dead?
March 24, 2015
In a very well written article in Builder Magazine they posit the question of whether or not an affordable single family detached starter home is a thing of the past.
Vested Rights Taking Center Stage in Washington
February 5, 2015
The Washington Supreme Court denied review of the Potala Village Development v. City of Kirkland case today.
Rock, Paper, Scissors?
February 3, 2015
Division II of the Washington Court of Appeals ruled on February 3 that Whatcom County should not be compelled to adopt a Comprehensive Plan amendment allowing for the expansion of a mineral resource zone to an adjacent parcel, even if staff and the planning commission concur that all the criteria are met.
Fish Persistence and Municipal Water Rights Extensions
January 15, 2015
Oregon Court of Appeals reviewed conditions for fish persistence placed on extensions to a municipal water permit.
