Seattle Times opinion columnist Alex Fryer hates townhomes, but he is casting stones from a glass house. Despite his assurances otherwise, the million-dollar homeowner has not proposed a real solution for Seattle's housing affordability crisis. 📰 Support nonprofit journalism Donate Housing Commentary One Seattle Comprehensive Plan Seattle Times Columnist Still Struggling with Middle Housing Concept By Doug Trumm - November 07, 2026 Share West Seattle homeowner Alex Fryer hates townhomes and is.