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The progressives in my city and state have similar ideas, but there's a general consensus that we need a ton of new supply. We've been lucky with some smart leading voices along the way.

State leadership is important to get beyond the local gyrations. The State of Washington requires local jurisdictions to accommodate 20 years of projected growth, and audits their progress, with some carrots and sticks. That's a huge tool for ensuring a willingness to add units.