Housing

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It’s Time for Smart Solutions for Our Housing Crisis

Everyone needs a home, and that’s why all of us are hurt by Washington’s housing crisis. Nearly 23,000 people in our state experienced homelessness in...
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Governor Inslee Backs Fourplex Zoning and $815 Million Push to Reduce Homelessness

Today, Governor Jay Inslee rolled out another big initiative, this one focused on housing and homelessness services. King County Executive Dow Constantine, Seattle Mayor-Elect...

Snohomish County Sets New 20-Year Community Growth Targets

Snotrac Coalition worries the plan won't put enough growth equitably near high-capacity transit. Snohomish County planning authorities have all but signed off on new growth...
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Housing Notes: Seattle’s $143 Million Haul, Townhome Slowdown, More Housing For People Exiting Homelessness

As usual, there was lot going on in the Seattle metro area related to housing this week -- much of it is good news...
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Alderwood Mall Mixes Big Box Stores with Apartment Homes

As Lynnwood adapts to a growing population and light rail's impending arrival in 2024, zoning changes are reshaping the city, primarily the newly designated...
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Seattle’s Crown Hill Action Plan Centers Walkability and Community

In November, Seattle's Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) released their draft Crown Hill Urban Action Plan. The scope of this plan is...
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With Cuts and Changes, City Council Passes Home in Tacoma

Home in Tacoma finally reached a milestone this week that was months in the making. Unfortunately, by the time the affordable housing initiative was...

Want to Fight for Housing Affordability, Sprawl Prevention, and Climate Friendly Policy? Join us.

Washington State 2022 Legislative Session Lunch & Learn, Friday, December 10th, 12:15-1pm. Join online here. From the housing affordability crisis, to the need to...