Comments for dwelling spot http://dwellingspot.wordpress.com Wed, 24 Dec 2008 21:19:54 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Townhouses & Seattle’s Continued Confusion by bsbobstewart http://dwellingspot.wordpress.com/2008/05/01/townhouses-seattles-continued-confusion/#comment-4 bsbobstewart Sun, 04 May 2008 00:03:40 +0000 http://dwellingspot.wordpress.com/?p=14#comment-4 Mind if i jump in. I did not read the article which started this conversation but I appreciated the tone of the post. As a builder I get tired of being the bad guy in every conversation about growth. But here's the thing: how do you legislate aesthetics? Sure, I think a lot of the development along Fauntleroy (I'm there a lot as I live on Vashon and take the ferry) is less than what I would want to see built but I know people who love it. I like many of the new projects myself. Would you recommend a board to oversee design? Another committee for a builder to go in front of? There will always be good designs and bad designs and I for one don't want to see those kinds of calls in the hands of the good folks at the planning department. Mind if i jump in. I did not read the article which started this conversation but I appreciated the tone of the post. As a builder I get tired of being the bad guy in every conversation about growth. But here’s the thing: how do you legislate aesthetics? Sure, I think a lot of the development along Fauntleroy (I’m there a lot as I live on Vashon and take the ferry) is less than what I would want to see built but I know people who love it. I like many of the new projects myself. Would you recommend a board to oversee design? Another committee for a builder to go in front of? There will always be good designs and bad designs and I for one don’t want to see those kinds of calls in the hands of the good folks at the planning department.

]]> Comment on Townhouses & Seattle’s Continued Confusion by dwellingspot http://dwellingspot.wordpress.com/2008/05/01/townhouses-seattles-continued-confusion/#comment-3 dwellingspot Fri, 02 May 2008 15:35:38 +0000 http://dwellingspot.wordpress.com/?p=14#comment-3 I agree about Dan. And no personal attack on you was intended. In fact it is personal attacks that I grow weary of. I do know that you are extremely active and hard working for your community in West Seattle. And I have swung a hammer for Habitat building some of your townhouses it sounds like. So we are not that far apart (just a few degrees of separation). It just seems when The Times or The Stranger brings up the subject it turns personal rather than productive. As far as townhouses go there are many, many examples of low quality I agree. There is definite room to create new standards, hopefully implemented in a way that developers are still able to offer new “affordable” housing options to Seattle buyers and keep Seattle beautiful. I agree about Dan. And no personal attack on you was intended. In fact it is personal attacks that I grow weary of. I do know that you are extremely active and hard working for your community in West Seattle. And I have swung a hammer for Habitat building some of your townhouses it sounds like. So we are not that far apart (just a few degrees of separation). It just seems when The Times or The Stranger brings up the subject it turns personal rather than productive. As far as townhouses go there are many, many examples of low quality I agree. There is definite room to create new standards, hopefully implemented in a way that developers are still able to offer new “affordable” housing options to Seattle buyers and keep Seattle beautiful.

]]> Comment on Townhouses & Seattle’s Continued Confusion by Vlad Oustimovitch http://dwellingspot.wordpress.com/2008/05/01/townhouses-seattles-continued-confusion/#comment-2 Vlad Oustimovitch Fri, 02 May 2008 06:02:02 +0000 http://dwellingspot.wordpress.com/?p=14#comment-2 Actually, the developer in question (Dan Duffus) is one of the better ones in the city, I have no personal beef with him. I blame the Department of Planning and Development, that is the police power for land use and project permitting, responsible for ensuring that state and city laws are followed. Sounds like you are the one launching the personal attack. If you did a little research you would know that I was involved in the developemnt of some of the early townhouses in the city, at NewHolly. The project has won numerous national planning awards... and it was an economic success as well. Funny how that is possible. Feel free to give me a call sometime if you want to learn a little more about what I am about. As for townhouse development in Seattle, it is mostly at a remarkably low standard for a beautiful city like ours. Admit that fact, and maybe we can figure out how to make things better for both developers and the communities in which they build. Actually, the developer in question (Dan Duffus) is one of the better ones in the city, I have no personal beef with him. I blame the Department of Planning and Development, that is the police power for land use and project permitting, responsible for ensuring that state and city laws are followed. Sounds like you are the one launching the personal attack. If you did a little research you would know that I was involved in the developemnt of some of the early townhouses in the city, at NewHolly. The project has won numerous national planning awards… and it was an economic success as well. Funny how that is possible. Feel free to give me a call sometime if you want to learn a little more about what I am about. As for townhouse development in Seattle, it is mostly at a remarkably low standard for a beautiful city like ours. Admit that fact, and maybe we can figure out how to make things better for both developers and the communities in which they build.

]]> Comment on Ella has Landed by Laura A http://dwellingspot.wordpress.com/2006/12/14/ella-has-landed/#comment-80 Laura A Sun, 17 Dec 2006 16:22:00 +0000 http://dwellingspot.wordpress.com/2006/12/14/ella-has-landed/#comment-80 Yay! I'm glad you're home. I hope you have power. We were out for two whole days, and it's cold. <br /><br />When I'm done coughing my brains out, I'd love to have Hallie over for a playdate. Veronica is anxious to see her. Let me know if you need any help with Christmas or anything else. Loves, Laura Yay! I’m glad you’re home. I hope you have power. We were out for two whole days, and it’s cold.

When I’m done coughing my brains out, I’d love to have Hallie over for a playdate. Veronica is anxious to see her. Let me know if you need any help with Christmas or anything else. Loves, Laura

]]> Comment on Ella has Landed by Anonymous http://dwellingspot.wordpress.com/2006/12/14/ella-has-landed/#comment-79 Anonymous Sat, 16 Dec 2006 18:36:00 +0000 http://dwellingspot.wordpress.com/2006/12/14/ella-has-landed/#comment-79 Hi Everyone,<br /><br />Welcome home! So happy that you made it back safely to begin this new phase of your life. Jason, thank you so much for all the pictures and taking us along on your travels. My trip to China was awesome! The changes in Ella are so darling and heartwarming. We can hardly wait to see all of you and hear stories in person. WE love you very much. Denna Hi Everyone,

Welcome home! So happy that you made it back safely to begin this new phase of your life. Jason, thank you so much for all the pictures and taking us along on your travels. My trip to China was awesome! The changes in Ella are so darling and heartwarming. We can hardly wait to see all of you and hear stories in person. WE love you very much. Denna

]]> Comment on Ella has Landed by Anonymous http://dwellingspot.wordpress.com/2006/12/14/ella-has-landed/#comment-78 Anonymous Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:29:00 +0000 http://dwellingspot.wordpress.com/2006/12/14/ella-has-landed/#comment-78 Jason & Debbie,<br /><br />I anxiously waited for your 'at home' posting on your blog, and I now let out a sigh of relief knowing you all are home and taking it slow getting back to a very new and wonderful normal. She is just wonderful. <br /><br />My best to you all, and thank you so much for blogging your experience. It was just lovely to watch it all unfold.<br /><br />Happy Holidays!<br /><br />Lisa, Dan & Madie Jason & Debbie,

I anxiously waited for your ‘at home’ posting on your blog, and I now let out a sigh of relief knowing you all are home and taking it slow getting back to a very new and wonderful normal. She is just wonderful.

My best to you all, and thank you so much for blogging your experience. It was just lovely to watch it all unfold.

Happy Holidays!

Lisa, Dan & Madie

]]> Comment on Ella has Landed by Rochelle http://dwellingspot.wordpress.com/2006/12/14/ella-has-landed/#comment-77 Rochelle Thu, 14 Dec 2006 23:14:00 +0000 http://dwellingspot.wordpress.com/2006/12/14/ella-has-landed/#comment-77 Glad you ALL made it back safely and with no complications. <br /><br />Thanks again for taking us with you on your travels! Welcome home!<br /><br />-Rochelle Glad you ALL made it back safely and with no complications.

Thanks again for taking us with you on your travels! Welcome home!

-Rochelle

]]> Comment on A Glimpse of Guangzhou by Anonymous http://dwellingspot.wordpress.com/2006/12/12/a-glimpse-of-guangzhou/#comment-76 Anonymous Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:47:00 +0000 http://dwellingspot.wordpress.com/2006/12/12/a-glimpse-of-guangzhou/#comment-76 Hi you guys!<br />I am so glad you are coming back. Ella sure is a cutie and Hallie and Patrick look terrific. What an adventure you have had! Wow, Jason, you do know how to tell a story! It is wonderful to see the photos too. We hope you catch up on your sleep, once you are home.<br /><br />Valerie Hi you guys!
I am so glad you are coming back. Ella sure is a cutie and Hallie and Patrick look terrific. What an adventure you have had! Wow, Jason, you do know how to tell a story! It is wonderful to see the photos too. We hope you catch up on your sleep, once you are home.

Valerie

]]> Comment on So Long White Swan by Anonymous http://dwellingspot.wordpress.com/2006/12/12/so-long-white-swan/#comment-75 Anonymous Wed, 13 Dec 2006 20:28:00 +0000 http://dwellingspot.wordpress.com/2006/12/12/so-long-white-swan/#comment-75 Your blog has been great, thanks so much for bringing all of us along with you. See you soon!<br />nan Your blog has been great, thanks so much for bringing all of us along with you. See you soon!
nan

]]> Comment on So Long White Swan by Madison Tisa McPhee http://dwellingspot.wordpress.com/2006/12/12/so-long-white-swan/#comment-74 Madison Tisa McPhee Wed, 13 Dec 2006 04:27:00 +0000 http://dwellingspot.wordpress.com/2006/12/12/so-long-white-swan/#comment-74 Oh Guys I whish I wore there! China seems like such an awesome place!!! Well cant wait to see you all again! Tonight I had a band concert!<br />Madi** Oh Guys I whish I wore there! China seems like such an awesome place!!! Well cant wait to see you all again! Tonight I had a band concert!
Madi**

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