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Seattle City Council Approves Eight-Unit Apartment Buildings Everywhere
The changes are part of the city's long-delayed comprehensive plan, which still isn't finished—giving the new mayor and councilmembers an opportunity to add urbanist improvements.
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The changes are part of the city's long-delayed comprehensive plan, which still isn't finished—giving the new mayor and councilmembers an opportunity to add urbanist improvements.
publicola.com/2025/12/18/c...
City Approves Eight-Unit Apartment Buildings Everywhere in Seattle - PubliCola
By Erica C. Barnett Maybe calling them “stacked flats,” rather than “apartments,” was a stroke of genius. On Tuesday, the…
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December 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Seattle City Council Approves Eight-Unit Apartment Buildings Everywhere
The changes are part of the city's long-delayed comprehensive plan, which still isn't finished—giving the new mayor and councilmembers an opportunity to add urbanist improvements.
publicola.com/2025/12/18/c...
The changes are part of the city's long-delayed comprehensive plan, which still isn't finished—giving the new mayor and councilmembers an opportunity to add urbanist improvements.
publicola.com/2025/12/18/c...
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I'm proposing $244 million in investments in affordable housing — the largest ever in a supplemental budget.
We'll quickly develop new affordable rental units, protect existing affordable housing in the wake of flooding, and support first-time homebuyers.
We'll quickly develop new affordable rental units, protect existing affordable housing in the wake of flooding, and support first-time homebuyers.
December 18, 2025 at 11:54 PM
I'm proposing $244 million in investments in affordable housing — the largest ever in a supplemental budget.
We'll quickly develop new affordable rental units, protect existing affordable housing in the wake of flooding, and support first-time homebuyers.
We'll quickly develop new affordable rental units, protect existing affordable housing in the wake of flooding, and support first-time homebuyers.
Thrilled to hear @governorferguson.bsky.social's historic investments in affordable housing & his executive order preparing for establishing a cabinet-level Department of Housing. We're grateful to the Governor for his leadership, commitment, & bold action in the face of Washington's housing crisis.
Governor Ferguson announces historic investments in affordable housing, executive order to help establish housing agency | Governor Bob Ferguson
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December 18, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Thrilled to hear @governorferguson.bsky.social's historic investments in affordable housing & his executive order preparing for establishing a cabinet-level Department of Housing. We're grateful to the Governor for his leadership, commitment, & bold action in the face of Washington's housing crisis.
The Seattle City Council's vote today adopting the updated Seattle Comprehensive Plan and new Neighborhood Residential zoning is a huge victory for expanding housing opportunities in every neighborhood in Seattle and building a more inclusive, affordable, and welcoming city! bit.ly/3N2ihOe
Seattle Passes Bold Plan for Housing Abundance, Says Complete Communities Coalition - Housing Development Consortium
City Council removes barriers to more housing in all neighborhoods Today, the Seattle City Council took its final vote on the One Seattle Plan, adopting an updated Comprehensive Plan and new Neighborh...
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December 17, 2025 at 12:39 AM
The Seattle City Council's vote today adopting the updated Seattle Comprehensive Plan and new Neighborhood Residential zoning is a huge victory for expanding housing opportunities in every neighborhood in Seattle and building a more inclusive, affordable, and welcoming city! bit.ly/3N2ihOe
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🚨 The final vote for Phase 1 of our Comp Plan is happening TODAY! Got some time on your lunch break to advocate for housing? We’re mobilizing at City Hall @ 12pm to fill the room with messages of affordable housing and connected communities- join us! shorturl.at/0rv1z
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December 16, 2025 at 5:10 PM
🚨 The final vote for Phase 1 of our Comp Plan is happening TODAY! Got some time on your lunch break to advocate for housing? We’re mobilizing at City Hall @ 12pm to fill the room with messages of affordable housing and connected communities- join us! shorturl.at/0rv1z
Don't miss this final council vote on phase 1 of the Seattle Comp Plan, happening *today* at starting at 1 PM! Come to City Hall, or testify remotely, and join us in standing in support of more homes in all neighborhoods throughout the city! bit.ly/48ukN74
We're under one week away from the *final* City Council vote on the first phase of the Seattle Comp Plan! Join us 12/16 & use your voice to advocate for more homes in all neighborhoods! We can't miss this chance to shape the future of housing & growth in Seattle over the next decade. bit.ly/48ukN74
December 16, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Don't miss this final council vote on phase 1 of the Seattle Comp Plan, happening *today* at starting at 1 PM! Come to City Hall, or testify remotely, and join us in standing in support of more homes in all neighborhoods throughout the city! bit.ly/48ukN74
We're under one week away from the *final* City Council vote on the first phase of the Seattle Comp Plan! Join us 12/16 & use your voice to advocate for more homes in all neighborhoods! We can't miss this chance to shape the future of housing & growth in Seattle over the next decade. bit.ly/48ukN74
December 11, 2025 at 9:41 PM
We're under one week away from the *final* City Council vote on the first phase of the Seattle Comp Plan! Join us 12/16 & use your voice to advocate for more homes in all neighborhoods! We can't miss this chance to shape the future of housing & growth in Seattle over the next decade. bit.ly/48ukN74
Don't forget to join Seattle Metro Chamber and the Complete Communities Coalition tomorrow for a briefing on the Seattle Comp Plan! You'll learn what’s on the docket, how it might impact you, and how to engage during the final City Council vote on 12/16, but also in 2026! RSVP today: bit.ly/3MBvy05
December 9, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Don't forget to join Seattle Metro Chamber and the Complete Communities Coalition tomorrow for a briefing on the Seattle Comp Plan! You'll learn what’s on the docket, how it might impact you, and how to engage during the final City Council vote on 12/16, but also in 2026! RSVP today: bit.ly/3MBvy05
The future of housing and growth in Seattle over the next decade and beyond is finally moving beyond its first stage of passage—and we need your voice! Join us 12/16 for the final Council vote on this first phase of the plan. Speak up in support of more homes in all neighborhoods! bit.ly/48ukN74
December 1, 2025 at 10:28 PM
The future of housing and growth in Seattle over the next decade and beyond is finally moving beyond its first stage of passage—and we need your voice! Join us 12/16 for the final Council vote on this first phase of the plan. Speak up in support of more homes in all neighborhoods! bit.ly/48ukN74
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Mark your calendar for our last Comp Plan Happy Hour of the year!
Join us and @seattleyimby.bsky.social at Perihelion Brewery on December 10th for an “open mic” storytelling session, letter writing, and an update on the final comp plan vote.
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Join us and @seattleyimby.bsky.social at Perihelion Brewery on December 10th for an “open mic” storytelling session, letter writing, and an update on the final comp plan vote.
futurewise.salsalabs.org/DecemberCCCH...
November 25, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Mark your calendar for our last Comp Plan Happy Hour of the year!
Join us and @seattleyimby.bsky.social at Perihelion Brewery on December 10th for an “open mic” storytelling session, letter writing, and an update on the final comp plan vote.
futurewise.salsalabs.org/DecemberCCCH...
Join us and @seattleyimby.bsky.social at Perihelion Brewery on December 10th for an “open mic” storytelling session, letter writing, and an update on the final comp plan vote.
futurewise.salsalabs.org/DecemberCCCH...
HDC joins stakeholders in Washington and across the country in urging HUD and Congress to protect critical programs now threatened by the 2025 Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Opportunity. Please take action with us today to stand with communities and protect housing stability: bit.ly/43JQMPe
ACT NOW: Congress Must Stop HUD
Your community’s federal homelessness funding is in jeopardy, and the very backbone of the nation’s homelessness response is under attack.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:02 PM
HDC joins stakeholders in Washington and across the country in urging HUD and Congress to protect critical programs now threatened by the 2025 Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Opportunity. Please take action with us today to stand with communities and protect housing stability: bit.ly/43JQMPe
Join HDC and the Urban Land Institute for the 4th Annual King County Affordable Housing Symposium! This regional convening of elected officials and leaders across sectors will work to address the housing affordability crisis and shape the future of growth in King County. RSVP today: bit.ly/4paPOUk
November 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Join HDC and the Urban Land Institute for the 4th Annual King County Affordable Housing Symposium! This regional convening of elected officials and leaders across sectors will work to address the housing affordability crisis and shape the future of growth in King County. RSVP today: bit.ly/4paPOUk
We couldn't be more excited to lead this delegation! This trip will be a critical opportunity to go on the ground in Arizona, learn robust lessons, and bring those key takeaways back to help us build homes at the scale and speed our region needs.
Eastside Leaders to See How Phoenix-Area Communities Are Addressing Housing Affordability
Eastside housing leaders will be among 26 area business, city, and state representatives who will visit Arizona next to week to learn how the Phoenix region is building housing faster to meet the affo...
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November 12, 2025 at 8:57 PM
We couldn't be more excited to lead this delegation! This trip will be a critical opportunity to go on the ground in Arizona, learn robust lessons, and bring those key takeaways back to help us build homes at the scale and speed our region needs.
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🧡 Weekly Meetup TOMORROW! 11/6 🧡
6-8 pm - Jack Sprat / Overlake Village / Redmond
This week we're joined by folks from @housingconsortium.org to discuss how they increase affordable housing in our region. We'll also be chatting about local election results!
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6-8 pm - Jack Sprat / Overlake Village / Redmond
This week we're joined by folks from @housingconsortium.org to discuss how they increase affordable housing in our region. We'll also be chatting about local election results!
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Eastside Urbanism Weekly Meetup w/Housing Development Consortium!, Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup
This week, we'll be joined by folks from the Housing Development Consortium to discuss how they work to increase affordable housing in our region. We'll also be catching up
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November 5, 2025 at 6:37 PM
🧡 Weekly Meetup TOMORROW! 11/6 🧡
6-8 pm - Jack Sprat / Overlake Village / Redmond
This week we're joined by folks from @housingconsortium.org to discuss how they increase affordable housing in our region. We'll also be chatting about local election results!
www.meetup.com/eastside-urb...
6-8 pm - Jack Sprat / Overlake Village / Redmond
This week we're joined by folks from @housingconsortium.org to discuss how they increase affordable housing in our region. We'll also be chatting about local election results!
www.meetup.com/eastside-urb...
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It’s election day!!! Vote! 🗳️ And make sure to put those ballots in county elections drop boxes to ensure that they’re counted.
November 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM
It’s election day!!! Vote! 🗳️ And make sure to put those ballots in county elections drop boxes to ensure that they’re counted.
We've made progress on housing affordability in King County, but our pace isn't keeping up with the need. Now, more than ever, we must double down on investing in housing across the region. www.seattletimes.com/business/rea...
Why King County is falling behind on its affordable housing goals
King County officials had set a goal of creating more than 300,000 new homes. This update puts a daunting price tag on prospects of achieving that.
www.seattletimes.com
October 27, 2025 at 4:59 PM
We've made progress on housing affordability in King County, but our pace isn't keeping up with the need. Now, more than ever, we must double down on investing in housing across the region. www.seattletimes.com/business/rea...
Wilburton stands as a major achievement of inclusive housing growth resulting from the tireless advocacy efforts of HDC, our partners, and the entire Eastside Housing Roundtable. We can't wait to see this incredible work from our friends and partners at @bellwetherhousing.bsky.social.
Bellwether will deliver at least 127 affordable homes in a transit-oriented development near light rail, with family-sized units, serving households earning between 30% and 80% of the area median income. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/be...
Bellevue selects Bellwether Housing to develop affordable homes on city-owned Wilburton property
10/13/2025 - To advance the city’s vision for a vibrant, mixed-use Wilburton neighborhood near light rail, the City of Bellevue has selected Bellwether Housing to develop affordable housing and commun...
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October 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Wilburton stands as a major achievement of inclusive housing growth resulting from the tireless advocacy efforts of HDC, our partners, and the entire Eastside Housing Roundtable. We can't wait to see this incredible work from our friends and partners at @bellwetherhousing.bsky.social.
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The Seattle Social Housing Developer is hiring for two positions. Please share with your networks.
www.socialhousingseattle.org/careers
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Careers | SSH-Site2025
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October 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The Seattle Social Housing Developer is hiring for two positions. Please share with your networks.
www.socialhousingseattle.org/careers
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Don't forget to join us tonight at the BSD Welcome Center in Bellevue for the last candidate forum in our series centered around affordable housing, equitable growth, & community need! Doors open at 5:30 pm for food and refreshments! RSVP: bit.ly/BellevueCand...
October 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Don't forget to join us tonight at the BSD Welcome Center in Bellevue for the last candidate forum in our series centered around affordable housing, equitable growth, & community need! Doors open at 5:30 pm for food and refreshments! RSVP: bit.ly/BellevueCand...
Join us in just three days on 10/13 in Bellevue for our final candidate forum centered around affordable housing, equitable growth, & community need! Bellevue residents & workers deserve to hear from candidates in their own words on topics that will have lasting impacts. RSVP: bit.ly/BellevueCand...
October 10, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Join us in just three days on 10/13 in Bellevue for our final candidate forum centered around affordable housing, equitable growth, & community need! Bellevue residents & workers deserve to hear from candidates in their own words on topics that will have lasting impacts. RSVP: bit.ly/BellevueCand...
Affordable housing and transportation are deeply linked issues. HDC is thrilled to co-host the Bellevue City Council Candidate Transportation, Mobility, and Equity Panel this Saturday, 10/11, from 3-5 PM. Register today and join this important educational event: bit.ly/4nOdTjy
Bellevue City Council Candidate Transportation, Mobility, and Equity Panel
Come see Bellevue city council candidates answer questions focused around transportation, mobility, and equity on October 11th!
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October 9, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Affordable housing and transportation are deeply linked issues. HDC is thrilled to co-host the Bellevue City Council Candidate Transportation, Mobility, and Equity Panel this Saturday, 10/11, from 3-5 PM. Register today and join this important educational event: bit.ly/4nOdTjy
Join us in just two days on 10/8 at 5:30 PM in Kirkland for a candidate forum centered around affordable housing, equitable growth, & community need! Kirkland residents & workers deserve to hear from candidates in their own words on topics that will have lasting impacts. RSVP: bit.ly/KirklandCand...
October 6, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Join us in just two days on 10/8 at 5:30 PM in Kirkland for a candidate forum centered around affordable housing, equitable growth, & community need! Kirkland residents & workers deserve to hear from candidates in their own words on topics that will have lasting impacts. RSVP: bit.ly/KirklandCand...
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The Seattle City Council added a series of height and density bonuses for stacked flats as they amended Mayor Bruce Harrell's proposed update to the City's Comprehensive Plan in September. The bonuses could create a stacked flat multiplex boom.
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/10/03/s...
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/10/03/s...
Seattle Council Sets the Stage for a Potential Multiplex Boom » The Urbanist
# The Seattle City Council added a series of series of height and density bonuses for stacked flats as they amended Mayor Bruce Harrell's proposed update to the City's Comprehensive Plan in September....
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October 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The Seattle City Council added a series of height and density bonuses for stacked flats as they amended Mayor Bruce Harrell's proposed update to the City's Comprehensive Plan in September. The bonuses could create a stacked flat multiplex boom.
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/10/03/s...
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/10/03/s...
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Finally, some actual good news. Plymouth Housing is breaking ground on its permanent supportive housing project in Downtown Redmond today, the one that was cancelled in Kenmore and then faced a bunch of appeals after it was approved in Redmond.
www.theurbanist.org/2024/02/14/r...
www.theurbanist.org/2024/02/14/r...
Redmond Swoops In To Save Kenmore’s Cancelled Low-Income Housing Project » The Urbanist
# After Kenmore backed out of the project, the Redmond City Council approved moving forward with a land transfer that will allow Plymouth Housing to construct 100 units of permanent supportive housing...
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October 1, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Finally, some actual good news. Plymouth Housing is breaking ground on its permanent supportive housing project in Downtown Redmond today, the one that was cancelled in Kenmore and then faced a bunch of appeals after it was approved in Redmond.
www.theurbanist.org/2024/02/14/r...
www.theurbanist.org/2024/02/14/r...
Join us *tonight* starting at 5:30 PM in Redmond for a candidate forum centered around affordable housing, equitable growth, and community need! Redmond residents and workers deserve to hear from candidates in their own words on topics that will have lasting impacts. RSVP: bit.ly/RedmondCandi...
October 1, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Join us *tonight* starting at 5:30 PM in Redmond for a candidate forum centered around affordable housing, equitable growth, and community need! Redmond residents and workers deserve to hear from candidates in their own words on topics that will have lasting impacts. RSVP: bit.ly/RedmondCandi...