The Housing Mini-Academy is a compact, high-impact educational program designed to equip
elected policymakers and their legislative staff across Washington State with practical tools to
address the housing affordability crisis. Participants will gain exposure to:
• Cutting-edge strategies for land use reform
• Innovative funding models for affordable housing
• Approaches to reduce construction costs
• Emerging modern methods of construction
The program bridges the gap between public officials and housing-sector experts, preparing
policymakers to remove barriers to housing affordability while effectively engaging their
communities.
This one-day workshop on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 9am to 3pm will explore the fundamentals
of the housing crisis and identify cutting-edge strategies and innovative solutions.
TO REGISTER: Attend in person at 4 Hubs across Washington:
Seattle Area – register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985326262294?aff=oddtdtcreator
Bellingham – Contact Hugh Conroy, WCOG - hugh@wcog.org
Clark/Cowlitz County – Contact Bill Fashing – CWCOG - bfashing@cwcog.org
Yakima – Contact Byron Gumz – YVCOG - byron.gumz@yvcog.us
You can also join online by registering at Zoom:
https://psrc-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_czG62cqYTo-Lwhq3LzpPdw