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Local governments in the region are doing more than ever to promote housing development, according to a recent PSRC survey. Housing affordability and access continue to be major challenges in central Puget Sound communities. For many households, housing costs are a greater…
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The National League of Cities is making $1.6 million in grant funds available to cities, counties, Tribal governments, and local partners across the country. Grants range from $2,500 to $40,000, with funding targeted for historically undercounted communities. All four counties…
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Welcome to our newest voting member, the Tulalip Tribes!   The Tulalip Tribes is the first and only Tribe to establish a federally recognized city to diversify its financial interests and promote economic activity. Quil Ceda Village is a model for Native American economic…
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THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED    Housing is an urgent challenge in the region as home prices and rents have skyrocketed in recent years. On March 5, the Growth Management Policy Board will begin work on a Regional Housing Strategy that aims to ensure that all people…
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In a few weeks, the U.S. Census Bureau will count every person in America. Data from the 2020 census will be critical for regional planning. PSRC uses the census to ensure that plans and reports are based on real-world data about the people who live here. No population data…
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A sign of growing connections between India and the Puget Sound region:   American Airlines has announced daily non-stop service between Bangalore and Seattle to begin later this year. The service to Bangalore will be the longest nonstop flight from Sea-Tac Airport by…
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Kitsap Transit has added a second boat to its Bremerton route just as the fast ferry service to Seattle nears the end of its third year of operations. Commuters will have the opportunity to make the 30-minute crossing on five round trips each morning accompanied by seven evening…
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The Executive Board will continue its review of the draft VISION 2050 and consider potential amendments to the plan on February 27. The Executive Board reviewed VISION 2050 as recommended by the Growth Management Policy Board on January 23 and had the opportunity to submit any…
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The Washington State Department of Commerce is now accepting applications for a new grant program that aims to speed up the electrification of the state’s transportation system. Eligible applicants are local governments and electric utilities, and projects have to serve at least…
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The central Puget Sound region’s transit network is expanding faster than ever before. Join us at an interactive session on February 21 focused on making sure as many people as possible can easily get to and use transit throughout the region. The three-hour session will include…