Housing Development Consortium
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Why King County is falling behind on its affordable housing goals
King County officials had set a goal of creating more than 300,000 new homes. This update puts a daunting price tag on prospects of achieving that.
www.seattletimes.com
We've made progress on housing affordability in King County, but our pace isn't keeping up with the need. Now, more than ever, we must double down on investing in housing across the region. www.seattletimes.com/business/rea...
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Mark your calendar for our last Comp Plan Happy Hour of the year!
Join us and @seattleyimby.bsky.social at Perihelion Brewery on December 10th for an “open mic” storytelling session, letter writing, and an update on the final comp plan vote.
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Join us and @seattleyimby.bsky.social at Perihelion Brewery on December 10th for an “open mic” storytelling session, letter writing, and an update on the final comp plan vote.
futurewise.salsalabs.org/DecemberCCCH...
November 25, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Mark your calendar for our last Comp Plan Happy Hour of the year!
Join us and @seattleyimby.bsky.social at Perihelion Brewery on December 10th for an “open mic” storytelling session, letter writing, and an update on the final comp plan vote.
futurewise.salsalabs.org/DecemberCCCH...
Join us and @seattleyimby.bsky.social at Perihelion Brewery on December 10th for an “open mic” storytelling session, letter writing, and an update on the final comp plan vote.
futurewise.salsalabs.org/DecemberCCCH...
HDC joins stakeholders in Washington and across the country in urging HUD and Congress to protect critical programs now threatened by the 2025 Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Opportunity. Please take action with us today to stand with communities and protect housing stability: bit.ly/43JQMPe
ACT NOW: Congress Must Stop HUD
Your community’s federal homelessness funding is in jeopardy, and the very backbone of the nation’s homelessness response is under attack.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:02 PM
HDC joins stakeholders in Washington and across the country in urging HUD and Congress to protect critical programs now threatened by the 2025 Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Opportunity. Please take action with us today to stand with communities and protect housing stability: bit.ly/43JQMPe
Join HDC and the Urban Land Institute for the 4th Annual King County Affordable Housing Symposium! This regional convening of elected officials and leaders across sectors will work to address the housing affordability crisis and shape the future of growth in King County. RSVP today: bit.ly/4paPOUk
November 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Join HDC and the Urban Land Institute for the 4th Annual King County Affordable Housing Symposium! This regional convening of elected officials and leaders across sectors will work to address the housing affordability crisis and shape the future of growth in King County. RSVP today: bit.ly/4paPOUk
We couldn't be more excited to lead this delegation! This trip will be a critical opportunity to go on the ground in Arizona, learn robust lessons, and bring those key takeaways back to help us build homes at the scale and speed our region needs.
Eastside Leaders to See How Phoenix-Area Communities Are Addressing Housing Affordability
Eastside housing leaders will be among 26 area business, city, and state representatives who will visit Arizona next to week to learn how the Phoenix region is building housing faster to meet the affo...
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November 12, 2025 at 8:57 PM
We couldn't be more excited to lead this delegation! This trip will be a critical opportunity to go on the ground in Arizona, learn robust lessons, and bring those key takeaways back to help us build homes at the scale and speed our region needs.
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🧡 Weekly Meetup TOMORROW! 11/6 🧡
6-8 pm - Jack Sprat / Overlake Village / Redmond
This week we're joined by folks from @housingconsortium.org to discuss how they increase affordable housing in our region. We'll also be chatting about local election results!
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6-8 pm - Jack Sprat / Overlake Village / Redmond
This week we're joined by folks from @housingconsortium.org to discuss how they increase affordable housing in our region. We'll also be chatting about local election results!
www.meetup.com/eastside-urb...
Eastside Urbanism Weekly Meetup w/Housing Development Consortium!, Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup
This week, we'll be joined by folks from the Housing Development Consortium to discuss how they work to increase affordable housing in our region. We'll also be catching up
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November 5, 2025 at 6:37 PM
🧡 Weekly Meetup TOMORROW! 11/6 🧡
6-8 pm - Jack Sprat / Overlake Village / Redmond
This week we're joined by folks from @housingconsortium.org to discuss how they increase affordable housing in our region. We'll also be chatting about local election results!
www.meetup.com/eastside-urb...
6-8 pm - Jack Sprat / Overlake Village / Redmond
This week we're joined by folks from @housingconsortium.org to discuss how they increase affordable housing in our region. We'll also be chatting about local election results!
www.meetup.com/eastside-urb...
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It’s election day!!! Vote! 🗳️ And make sure to put those ballots in county elections drop boxes to ensure that they’re counted.
November 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM
It’s election day!!! Vote! 🗳️ And make sure to put those ballots in county elections drop boxes to ensure that they’re counted.
We've made progress on housing affordability in King County, but our pace isn't keeping up with the need. Now, more than ever, we must double down on investing in housing across the region. www.seattletimes.com/business/rea...
Why King County is falling behind on its affordable housing goals
King County officials had set a goal of creating more than 300,000 new homes. This update puts a daunting price tag on prospects of achieving that.
www.seattletimes.com
October 27, 2025 at 4:59 PM
We've made progress on housing affordability in King County, but our pace isn't keeping up with the need. Now, more than ever, we must double down on investing in housing across the region. www.seattletimes.com/business/rea...
Wilburton stands as a major achievement of inclusive housing growth resulting from the tireless advocacy efforts of HDC, our partners, and the entire Eastside Housing Roundtable. We can't wait to see this incredible work from our friends and partners at @bellwetherhousing.bsky.social.
Bellwether will deliver at least 127 affordable homes in a transit-oriented development near light rail, with family-sized units, serving households earning between 30% and 80% of the area median income. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/be...
Bellevue selects Bellwether Housing to develop affordable homes on city-owned Wilburton property
10/13/2025 - To advance the city’s vision for a vibrant, mixed-use Wilburton neighborhood near light rail, the City of Bellevue has selected Bellwether Housing to develop affordable housing and commun...
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October 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Wilburton stands as a major achievement of inclusive housing growth resulting from the tireless advocacy efforts of HDC, our partners, and the entire Eastside Housing Roundtable. We can't wait to see this incredible work from our friends and partners at @bellwetherhousing.bsky.social.
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The Seattle Social Housing Developer is hiring for two positions. Please share with your networks.
www.socialhousingseattle.org/careers
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Careers | SSH-Site2025
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October 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The Seattle Social Housing Developer is hiring for two positions. Please share with your networks.
www.socialhousingseattle.org/careers
www.socialhousingseattle.org/careers
Don't forget to join us tonight at the BSD Welcome Center in Bellevue for the last candidate forum in our series centered around affordable housing, equitable growth, & community need! Doors open at 5:30 pm for food and refreshments! RSVP: bit.ly/BellevueCand...
October 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Don't forget to join us tonight at the BSD Welcome Center in Bellevue for the last candidate forum in our series centered around affordable housing, equitable growth, & community need! Doors open at 5:30 pm for food and refreshments! RSVP: bit.ly/BellevueCand...
Join us in just three days on 10/13 in Bellevue for our final candidate forum centered around affordable housing, equitable growth, & community need! Bellevue residents & workers deserve to hear from candidates in their own words on topics that will have lasting impacts. RSVP: bit.ly/BellevueCand...
October 10, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Join us in just three days on 10/13 in Bellevue for our final candidate forum centered around affordable housing, equitable growth, & community need! Bellevue residents & workers deserve to hear from candidates in their own words on topics that will have lasting impacts. RSVP: bit.ly/BellevueCand...
Affordable housing and transportation are deeply linked issues. HDC is thrilled to co-host the Bellevue City Council Candidate Transportation, Mobility, and Equity Panel this Saturday, 10/11, from 3-5 PM. Register today and join this important educational event: bit.ly/4nOdTjy
Bellevue City Council Candidate Transportation, Mobility, and Equity Panel
Come see Bellevue city council candidates answer questions focused around transportation, mobility, and equity on October 11th!
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October 9, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Affordable housing and transportation are deeply linked issues. HDC is thrilled to co-host the Bellevue City Council Candidate Transportation, Mobility, and Equity Panel this Saturday, 10/11, from 3-5 PM. Register today and join this important educational event: bit.ly/4nOdTjy
Join us in just two days on 10/8 at 5:30 PM in Kirkland for a candidate forum centered around affordable housing, equitable growth, & community need! Kirkland residents & workers deserve to hear from candidates in their own words on topics that will have lasting impacts. RSVP: bit.ly/KirklandCand...
October 6, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Join us in just two days on 10/8 at 5:30 PM in Kirkland for a candidate forum centered around affordable housing, equitable growth, & community need! Kirkland residents & workers deserve to hear from candidates in their own words on topics that will have lasting impacts. RSVP: bit.ly/KirklandCand...
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The Seattle City Council added a series of height and density bonuses for stacked flats as they amended Mayor Bruce Harrell's proposed update to the City's Comprehensive Plan in September. The bonuses could create a stacked flat multiplex boom.
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/10/03/s...
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/10/03/s...
Seattle Council Sets the Stage for a Potential Multiplex Boom » The Urbanist
# The Seattle City Council added a series of series of height and density bonuses for stacked flats as they amended Mayor Bruce Harrell's proposed update to the City's Comprehensive Plan in September....
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October 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The Seattle City Council added a series of height and density bonuses for stacked flats as they amended Mayor Bruce Harrell's proposed update to the City's Comprehensive Plan in September. The bonuses could create a stacked flat multiplex boom.
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/10/03/s...
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/10/03/s...
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Finally, some actual good news. Plymouth Housing is breaking ground on its permanent supportive housing project in Downtown Redmond today, the one that was cancelled in Kenmore and then faced a bunch of appeals after it was approved in Redmond.
www.theurbanist.org/2024/02/14/r...
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Redmond Swoops In To Save Kenmore’s Cancelled Low-Income Housing Project » The Urbanist
# After Kenmore backed out of the project, the Redmond City Council approved moving forward with a land transfer that will allow Plymouth Housing to construct 100 units of permanent supportive housing...
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October 1, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Finally, some actual good news. Plymouth Housing is breaking ground on its permanent supportive housing project in Downtown Redmond today, the one that was cancelled in Kenmore and then faced a bunch of appeals after it was approved in Redmond.
www.theurbanist.org/2024/02/14/r...
www.theurbanist.org/2024/02/14/r...
Join us *tonight* starting at 5:30 PM in Redmond for a candidate forum centered around affordable housing, equitable growth, and community need! Redmond residents and workers deserve to hear from candidates in their own words on topics that will have lasting impacts. RSVP: bit.ly/RedmondCandi...
October 1, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Join us *tonight* starting at 5:30 PM in Redmond for a candidate forum centered around affordable housing, equitable growth, and community need! Redmond residents and workers deserve to hear from candidates in their own words on topics that will have lasting impacts. RSVP: bit.ly/RedmondCandi...
Attending Housing Washington? So are we! Make sure to swing by our booth on the first floor outside the Evergreen Ballroom and say hello (and spin our wheel for a chance to win fabulous prizes)!
September 29, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Attending Housing Washington? So are we! Make sure to swing by our booth on the first floor outside the Evergreen Ballroom and say hello (and spin our wheel for a chance to win fabulous prizes)!
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Alexis Mercedes Rinck's newly passed "Roots to Roofs" program is a 35-project pilot that lets nonprofit organizations and Seattle's Social Housing Developer tap into more development capacity, particularly in areas with a history of past racial covenants.
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/09/26/s...
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/09/26/s...
Seattle Council Approves Density Bonus, Targeting Areas of Past Housing Discrimination » The Urbanist
# Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck's newly passed
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September 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Alexis Mercedes Rinck's newly passed "Roots to Roofs" program is a 35-project pilot that lets nonprofit organizations and Seattle's Social Housing Developer tap into more development capacity, particularly in areas with a history of past racial covenants.
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/09/26/s...
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/09/26/s...
Seattle's amended Comp Plan is a major step forward for housing abundance, with the potential to reshape our city to be more affordable, inclusive, & sustainable. But there's still work to be done. Learn about the impacts of these wins, what comes next, & actions you can take today: bit.ly/482PG3Y
Seattle’s Amended Comprehensive Plan: Major Wins, What’s Next, and How You Can Help - Housing Development Consortium
Last week, the City Council’s Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan adopted a suite of amendments to the Mayor’s Proposed One Seattle Plan. The amended Comprehensive Plan is a major step forward ...
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September 25, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Seattle's amended Comp Plan is a major step forward for housing abundance, with the potential to reshape our city to be more affordable, inclusive, & sustainable. But there's still work to be done. Learn about the impacts of these wins, what comes next, & actions you can take today: bit.ly/482PG3Y
Seattle's housing crisis requires bold action. We're thrilled to see the unanimous approval of @councilmember-amr.bsky.social's much-needed Roots to Roofs pilot program by the City Council!
The Seattle City Council just UNANIMOUSLY approved the Roots to Roofs affordability bonus pilot, giving density bonuses to community based orgs, including the Seattle social housing developer. I did not expect a 9-0 vote on this one.
www.theurbanist.org/2025/06/30/r...
www.theurbanist.org/2025/06/30/r...
Rinck Retools Housing Affordability Bonus with More Density » The Urbanist
# Alexis Mercedes Rinck's new
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September 23, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Seattle's housing crisis requires bold action. We're thrilled to see the unanimous approval of @councilmember-amr.bsky.social's much-needed Roots to Roofs pilot program by the City Council!
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The Seattle City Council just UNANIMOUSLY approved the Roots to Roofs affordability bonus pilot, giving density bonuses to community based orgs, including the Seattle social housing developer. I did not expect a 9-0 vote on this one.
www.theurbanist.org/2025/06/30/r...
www.theurbanist.org/2025/06/30/r...
Rinck Retools Housing Affordability Bonus with More Density » The Urbanist
# Alexis Mercedes Rinck's new
www.theurbanist.org
September 23, 2025 at 10:49 PM
The Seattle City Council just UNANIMOUSLY approved the Roots to Roofs affordability bonus pilot, giving density bonuses to community based orgs, including the Seattle social housing developer. I did not expect a 9-0 vote on this one.
www.theurbanist.org/2025/06/30/r...
www.theurbanist.org/2025/06/30/r...
Join the Eastside Housing Equity Coalition and the League of Women Voters on 10/13 in Bellevue for a candidate forum centered around affordable housing, equitable growth, and community need! Voters deserve to hear from candidates in their own words. RSVP today: bit.ly/BellevueCand...
September 22, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Join the Eastside Housing Equity Coalition and the League of Women Voters on 10/13 in Bellevue for a candidate forum centered around affordable housing, equitable growth, and community need! Voters deserve to hear from candidates in their own words. RSVP today: bit.ly/BellevueCand...
Join the Eastside Housing Equity Coalition on 10/8 in Kirkland for a candidate forum centered around affordable housing, equitable growth, and community need! Voters deserve to hear from candidates in their own words. RSVP today: bit.ly/KirklandCand...
September 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Join the Eastside Housing Equity Coalition on 10/8 in Kirkland for a candidate forum centered around affordable housing, equitable growth, and community need! Voters deserve to hear from candidates in their own words. RSVP today: bit.ly/KirklandCand...
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We need to be expanding our boundaries for neighborhood and urban centers, not shrinking them, so we can build more connected, affordable, and accessible neighborhoods!
Joy Hollingsworth has put forward a last-minute amendment to the Comprehensive Plan.
It would restore the original proposed boundaries for the regional/urban centers in central Seattle, putting back the "donut hole" of lower density between Capitol Hill and the Central District.
It would restore the original proposed boundaries for the regional/urban centers in central Seattle, putting back the "donut hole" of lower density between Capitol Hill and the Central District.
September 16, 2025 at 10:52 PM
We need to be expanding our boundaries for neighborhood and urban centers, not shrinking them, so we can build more connected, affordable, and accessible neighborhoods!
Join HDC & our partners on September 28 in Bellevue for our Community-Based Organization (CBO) Summit! We’re proud to center the organizations driving equitable housing solutions from the ground up. We'll discuss progress, explore tools to support CBOs, & look to the future. RSVP: bit.ly/CBOsummit
September 16, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Join HDC & our partners on September 28 in Bellevue for our Community-Based Organization (CBO) Summit! We’re proud to center the organizations driving equitable housing solutions from the ground up. We'll discuss progress, explore tools to support CBOs, & look to the future. RSVP: bit.ly/CBOsummit