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The central Puget Sound region faces significant housing challenges related to supply and affordability. In this month’s Puget Sound Trend, we look at changes in the region’s housing production.
Housing production has been at record-high levels in the last six years. But the…
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How have accessory dwelling units (ADUs) affected the central Puget Sound region?
The next session in PSRC’s TOOLBOX Series will explore the successes and challenges of pre-approved ADU programs in the central Puget Sound region. Experts from the Washington State…
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Contact: Robin Koskey, rkoskey@psrc.org
Housing Leaders Convene to Discuss a Proposed Research Center at UW
SEATTLE -- Over 100 leaders, including housing advocates, market and non-profit developers, banks, academics and federal, state and local government officials, gathered at…
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PSRC is hosting its second TOOLBOX session of the year, concentrating on the opportunities and challenges associated with taking empty and underutilized commercial spaces and transforming them into housing in our region.
Attendees will receive valuable knowledge on the…
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SEATTLE-- The housing development Aries at Bitter Lake has won a VISION 2050 Award from the Puget Sound Regional Council. The VISION 2050 Awards celebrate progress to enhance the region’s communities and natural environment while advancing equity and opportunity for all. …
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In the central Puget Sound region, securing affordable housing or buying a home remains a struggle. For Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, PSRC explores the diverse housing experiences and challenges of different AAPI populations in King, Kitsap, Pierce…
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The state Legislature signaled creating affordable homes is a continuing priority by making an additional $127 million investment in the Housing Trust Fund. This adds to the historic $400 million investment in the budget passed last year, for a total of $527 million for…
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The United States enacted the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination towards people of color in transportation, public spaces and housing. Even though legislation was implemented, discriminatory practices in housing, such as redlining and racial restrictive…
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What do we need to know to address deeply affordable housing in our comprehensive plan?
PSRC is excited to host the next Passport to 2044 session on March 12 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Presenters from PSRC and the Washington State Department of Commerce will focus on…
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The Growth Management Policy Board is meeting Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. to report findings from our affordable housing outreach survey.
Other items on the agenda:
Recommend Certification of Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies
Information on available…