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As cities and counties work to update their comprehensive plans, many are considering the need for housing. Recent amendments to Growth Management Act through House Bill 1220 require cities to plan for housing at each income level with more specificity than in year’s past.
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Housing stability is a big issue in the region. Rising costs threatens the ability of people to remain in their homes or find new ones. There are also substantial disparities in housing access between white and person of color households, underscoring the ongoing effects of…
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PSRC is seeking nominations for its VISION 2050 Awards program through April 1, 2023.
What projects, plans and partnerships are making the region better? The VISION 2050 Awards celebrate efforts that are enhancing the region’s communities and natural…
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Housing supply is a big issue in the region. More housing of varied types is needed in all communities due to a backlog of about 50,000 units, just to address existing housing gaps. Over 800,000 new units are needed to accommodate the population expected by 2050.
PSRC fielded…
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The Transportation Policy Board will be meeting Thursday, March 9, 2023, at 9:30am.
On the agenda:
Recommendation for revisions to PSRC’s Federal Transit Administration funding process and distribution.
Representatives from the Washington State Department of Transportation will…
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Pierce County teens not only get to ride for free but get to ride in style.
Pierce Transit has debuted colorful new bus wraps to promote free youth transit.
Last October, transit agencies across the region adopted a zero-fare-for-youth policy. Cards were issued during the 2021-…
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The Growth Management Policy Board will be meeting Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 10:00 am.
On the Agenda:
PSRC and city staff will provide an overview of the City of Kirkland’s application for regional growth center designation.
Staff will brief the board on the 2022 Housing…
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The Economic Development District Board is meeting Wednesday, March 1, at 10 am.
On the agenda:
The board will be briefed on the relocation to the fifth floor of 1201 Third Avenue in 2024.
An overview of VISION 2050 focused on the Regional Housing Strategy and regional housing…
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Many Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) renters struggle to find housing they can afford in the region.
As this map from the latest Puget Sound Trend shows, people of color are priced out of rentals in many areas.
Overall, Black and Hispanic or Latinx renters have…
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Executive Board is meeting will meet Thursday, February 23 at 10:00 am.
On the agenda:
Briefing on a $4.9 million FHWA Safety Action Plan grant awarded to PSRC and six member partners.
Briefing on new legislative updates at the state on the budget and bills of interest.…