Somehow I doubt you are confused.  However, I will break it down.  Developers fund groups to advocate for things like wholesale rezones (so they can build in desirable areas and make profits), and no parking requirements (cheaper and thus higher profits).  In the former instance, for many reasons, existing residents are economically disadvantaged and vulnerable residents are displaced.  In the latter, individuals with factors that limit their ability to utilize the community amenities without a car are disadvantaged.  

Developer groups spend a lot of money to push a narrative (like Brett Yadon’s) that seeks  to demonize those that might slow down their goals.

Wait. What’s the “expense of your neighbors” you’re talking about. Please help me understand how “developers” are literally “lining their pockets” using my neighbors’ money. I’m curious and would like to know more. 

I have not received a shakedown for cash from a developer as I attempted to enter my home, and I live in West Seattle. Is there a special “fee” I should be paying to the big bad developer boss? 

Please help me, I’m confused.

I’m all for reducing automobile usage where practicable – and I do so.

If you don’t have a problem with developer funded lobbyists and their minions posing as residents in order to line developers’ pockets  at the expense of your neighbors, that’s your prerogative.

Awww. You ended up making it all about you. There are more like you? You lost all respect when you called in your Twitter trolls. Ya gotta be more invisible. West Seattleites can spot a fox in sheep’s clothing instantly.

Thank goodness for your vigilance keeping tabs on those heretics who would have our beloved Junction morph into something that wasn’t car-centric!

You spotted them using a car share every now and then…way to catch those so-called carless people red handed! They totally sound like frauds to me.

Are you for real? You picked the wrong neighborhood to haunt. My building charges extra if I want to utilize a parking space. But bike parking is included in my rent as well as the use of the gym. Of course, I don’t own a bike and the gym hours are not compatible with my working hours. But you brought up a good point. You shouldn’t have to pay increased rent when you don’t own a car and I shouldn’t have to pay increased rent for the bike parking and the gym since I don’t use either. And they should reduce my rent because my garbage isn’t nearly the size of my neighbor. And I don’t use as much water as my neighbor so I should get another rent reduction. Ummm, also I am on the first floor so I never use the elevator, should be another rent reduction. Hopefully, you see how ridiculous your post is. 

Bryce. Who is asking you to pay for me to own a car? No one. If you rent in a building that offers parking and you feel your rent is subsidizing that parking then don’t rent in that building. Why so against a building having parking available to its tenants? Shame on you for trying to lobby against Jack. You got schooled big time!

TJ is absolutely right! People will ALWAYS have cars here in the good ol’ US of A. Try having a physical disability and not being able to find parking. Bryce, you need to get out of your myopic world and open up to the whole realm of humanity that exists. Not everyone is young, able bodied and able to live YOUR life. Get a clue buddy!

Nice detective work S!! 

I am sorry, my sarcasm didn’t translate very well. I thought the ridiculousness of the statement would make it more obvious.

Bryce, I am glad you Think that way, I always need good tenants. If everyone qualified for or wanted to own/ live in a single family detached home my tenant base would dwindle. Thank you again for your choice to be mobile in lifestyle your ideals support my retirement plan in every way and I want to thank you for your forward thinking perspective.  Cheers grasshopper

I will just bet you use a car for some things. You cannot get around it in Seattle with our spotty bus/light rail service areas and if you buy things larger than a suitcase I will bet you don’t strap it to your bike . I have a neighbor that is really trying to do no car and they both have cargo bikes and ride their kids to school on them everyday and commute with bikes too but I also see the Reach car over there occasionally and having in laws loan them cars or trucks too. Its do-able to cut down but no car ever? I think someone has some alternative facts going…Just sayin.