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As rent has increased exponentially over the past eight years, income has plateaued, leaving low-income households to pay a larger share of their income on housing.
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With the new housing needs under HB 1220 (2021), PSRC and the Washington State Department of Commerce are holding a second session on incorporating housing need allocations in your comprehensive plan.
This 2-hour online webinar will teach attendees more about planning for…
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Rents across the central Puget Sound region moved skyward over the last decade, driven by demand from a robust economy, particularly in the technology sector, as well as limited housing supply.
A new Puget Sound Trend looks at how rising rents have affected people of color,…
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The Transportation Policy Board will meet Thursday, February 9 at 9:30 am.
On the Agenda:
Briefing on Transportation Work Program Status Report and Milestones.
Briefing on PSRC’s collaboration with the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency to produce a web-based resource clearinghouse…
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Puget Sound Regional Council has developed a guidance document on planning stormwater parks.
Stormwater parks cost effectively manage stormwater for a large area and provide recreational opportunities for the surrounding communities. Stormwater parks also build resilience to…
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The US Department of Transportation has announced that Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) will receive nearly $4.9 million through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program. The grant will support development of a Regional…
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The Puget Sound Regional Council is teaming up with the Puget Sound Clean Air agency to create a searchable and planner-focused electric vehicle (EV) clearinghouse website that carries relevant information, tools, and funding opportunities.
Almost 40% of the Puget Sound region’s…
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The Growth Management Policy Board will meet Thursday, February 2nd at 10:00 am.
On the agenda:
Review and discussion of the Housing Public Opinion Survey report’s key findings and its impact on the Regional Housing Strategy.
An update on the development of…
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PSRC's Executive Director Josh Brown will be presenting to the King County Affordable Housing Symposium on January 31. View his presentation materials.
Brown will present on regional housing needs and the results of a recent statewide housing public opinion survey PSRC…
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PSRC has released findings from a public opinion survey on housing conducted last fall.
Overall, people believe that more housing helps their community. Nearly 80% of central Puget Sound respondents said that if done well, more housing would make their community better. That…