Brookings Institution
Washington’s Parking Reform Law Forces Developers to Rethink How They Build — and Where They Park
Senate Bill 5184 caps parking mandates statewide, but market demand for car storage is pushing multifamily builders toward creative solutions that shrink the...
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Is Both a Threat and a Lifeline for Developers
A single provision is freezing the build-to-rent pipeline, but the rest of the landmark bill delivers some of the most pro-development federal reforms...
Immigration Slowdown Hits West Coast Economy Hard as Net Migration Turns Negative
Brookings analysis finds first negative migration in 50 years threatens labor force growth and consumer spending across key Western states The United States...
Seattle Solidifies Position as Nation’s Second AI Hub, But Bay Area Dominance Grows
While San Francisco and San Jose continue to dominate America’s artificial intelligence landscape, Seattle has cemented its role as the country’s premier AI...
The Evolving American Homebuyer: Older, Wealthier, and Facing Higher Prices
In a significant shift reflective of broader economic trends, the landscape of American homeownership is undergoing profound changes. The National Association of Realtors...
AI Jobs, Like Previous Tech Innovations, Are Starting to Cluster in Superstar Cities
By The Registry Staff As the fervor around generative artificial intelligence (AI) mounts, with large language models (LLMs) gaining prominence, a crucial discussion...
At the Start of 2018, Seattle Continues to Lead at the Forefront of Economic Development
By Jack Stubbs Seattle, a city that has been changing significantly over the last several years driven by technology companies continuing to take...
