Many manufacturing/carpentry/building trades are being forced out of the core neighborhoods (Belltown, Pioneer Square, SLU, Ballard) because their buildings are being converted to lofts or condos.
Mixed use buildings typicially feature service, retail & hospitality trades businesses mixed wi... more
Many manufacturing/carpentry/building trades are being forced out of the core neighborhoods (Belltown, Pioneer Square, SLU, Ballard) because their buildings are being converted to lofts or condos.
Mixed use buildings typicially feature service, retail & hospitality trades businesses mixed with residential. Why not encourage manufacturing/building trades to stay urban? If it's a zoning issue, look critically at the advantage/disadvantages of allowing variances.
Keeping and attracting trades to urban areas keeps/creates jobs near dense housing, reducing the commute time for employees.
There's so much vacant "build to suit" space in new condo buildings--why not put a shop in one of them?
