Sightline conducted two rounds of focus groups to explore attitudes about Seattle’s growth, density, development, displacement, and a menu of affordability solutions. Needless to say, housing is an emotional, top-of-mind issue.
There are obstacles to progress, for sure. But we also found opportunities for bringing people together. They may quibble about how to get there, but Seattleites agree on the desired destination: A diverse, equitable city that’s affordable for all kinds of people.
Our job is reinforce that big-picture goal and the shared values that drive it, toggling from “me” thinking to “we” thinking.
Here are tips on how to do it. (You can find the full research summary here.)
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