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In this op-ed, civil engineer Donna Breske demystifies SPU water hookup fees that homebuilders encounter trying to get projects approved. She argues the agency is overstepping its bounds and double charging. #PermittingReform #HousingCrisis theurbanist.org/2022/10/25/doe…
One 160-unit affordable housing project by @SCIDpda @PHPDA was held up and threatened with millions in fees for a hookup and fire hydrant relocation. It turned out Seattle Fire didn't even want the new hydrant. #PredatoryDelay seattleinprogress.com/project/3027067 
When The Urbanist reached out for comment in the process of reporting this story, it turns out SPU changed its mind and rescinded its requirement for a $1 million water main upgrade, which jeopardized the social housing project. #TOD #GrowTheUrbanist theurbanist.org/2022/10/25/doe…
