A bit off-topic to the environment, other than the housing of people.
Seattle’s data-blind rush to regulate Airbnb is a recipe for unintended consequences, according to this new article from Siteline. Worth reading as it relates to Port Townsend’s decisions on AirBnB. Author downplays the licensing/regulation side of the issue, IMHO.
Why Quashing Short-Term Rentals Is a Zero-Sum Game for Housing Affordability