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Seattle rallies as Supreme Court weighs criminalizing homelessness
The Grants Pass v. Johnson decision could make it easier to sweep encampments, but advocates say it may hinder the ability to get stable housing.
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Seattle City Council rejects affordable-housing development bill
The pilot program proposed by Tammy Morales would’ve offered incentives to develop mixed-use buildings while partnering with community organizations.
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Seattle Councilmember pushes housing, community development pilot
Tammy Morales is proposing the Connected Communities program to incentivize construction of affordable housing and amenities through looser zoning rules.
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A heap of housing bills failed in WA’s legislative session
Proposals concerning rent stabilization and increased housing density died this time, in contrast to 2023’s “year of housing” when 10 passed.
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Seattle shares plan for more housing density in every neighborhood
The Comprehensive Plan update would create new designations to make space for corner stores and 100,000 residential units over 20 years.