Seattle is really on the national and international map in terms of green building. People in other cities call to ask what's happening here.

Now we're seeing more private developers saying there is no question whether we should do this or not, we've got to.

If you get something more in zoning, then we're also expecting something back for the community, more public amenities. But the whole issue of economic realities and feasibility is going to be important in this area. ... That's the kind of analysis we need to do.

Over 100 cities in China have more than 1 million people. If even a small percentage of these people are able to purchase home furnishings, it would be really promising.

Our own people are going to other cities because we can't provide our own fields.

[It] consists entirely of people who are not related by blood, many of whom can't stand each other.