Income sorting disrupts the natural process of housing filtering. Households spending less than 30% on rent crowd out lower-income renters, increasing affordability pressures. #RegionalProHousingForum
December 12, 2024 at 10:24 PM
Income sorting disrupts the natural process of housing filtering. Households spending less than 30% on rent crowd out lower-income renters, increasing affordability pressures. #RegionalProHousingForum
Up for Growth is on the road- today is our first Regional Pro Housing Forum in Washington State. Stay tuned for insights! #RegionalProHousingForum
December 10, 2024 at 11:01 PM
Up for Growth is on the road- today is our first Regional Pro Housing Forum in Washington State. Stay tuned for insights! #RegionalProHousingForum
The Black to White homeownership gap in Washington State is 6% larger than the national average. This disparity highlights the urgent need for policies that promote equitable access to homeownership for all. #RegionalProHousingForum
December 10, 2024 at 11:13 PM
The Black to White homeownership gap in Washington State is 6% larger than the national average. This disparity highlights the urgent need for policies that promote equitable access to homeownership for all. #RegionalProHousingForum
Puget Sound is experiencing a population outflow. More people are leaving the region than are moving in. #RegionalProHousingForum
December 10, 2024 at 11:17 PM
Puget Sound is experiencing a population outflow. More people are leaving the region than are moving in. #RegionalProHousingForum
Most of WA has fewer units per household than the national average; since 2014, 1.04 units have been built for every household formed statewide. #RegionalProHousingForum
December 10, 2024 at 11:04 PM
Most of WA has fewer units per household than the national average; since 2014, 1.04 units have been built for every household formed statewide. #RegionalProHousingForum
So, what are the policy solutions? Lt. Governor Heck argues we need to take much bigger bites. Permit and parking reform are essential, but we also need to rezone, rethink impact fees, and convert commercial to residential properties. We need more housing of all types #RegionalProHousingForum
December 11, 2024 at 12:53 AM
So, what are the policy solutions? Lt. Governor Heck argues we need to take much bigger bites. Permit and parking reform are essential, but we also need to rezone, rethink impact fees, and convert commercial to residential properties. We need more housing of all types #RegionalProHousingForum
In Seattle, if your household income is under $75k, you're likely cost-burdened. 🏠 This means a significant portion of your income goes towards housing, leaving less for essentials. Addressing our housing supply crisis is crucial for economic mobility. #RegionalProHousingForum
December 10, 2024 at 11:10 PM
In Seattle, if your household income is under $75k, you're likely cost-burdened. 🏠 This means a significant portion of your income goes towards housing, leaving less for essentials. Addressing our housing supply crisis is crucial for economic mobility. #RegionalProHousingForum
Housing filtering – where older, more expensive units become more affordable over time – is crucial for a healthy housing market. In Seattle, this process is slower than in other parts of the country, contributing to affordability challenges. #RegionalProHousingForum
December 10, 2024 at 11:24 PM
Housing filtering – where older, more expensive units become more affordable over time – is crucial for a healthy housing market. In Seattle, this process is slower than in other parts of the country, contributing to affordability challenges. #RegionalProHousingForum
According to Dominique Rémy, we need solutions that will focus on meaningful impact, such as streamlining approval for 6 units and below, land banks, and upzoning walkable areas. Check out upforgrowth.org for other creative housing supply solutions. #RegionalProHousingForum
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December 10, 2024 at 11:53 PM
According to Dominique Rémy, we need solutions that will focus on meaningful impact, such as streamlining approval for 6 units and below, land banks, and upzoning walkable areas. Check out upforgrowth.org for other creative housing supply solutions. #RegionalProHousingForum
Dr. Jamie Rife argues that people who work in Denver should be able to live in Denver as well and emphasizes the importance of taking care of an aging population; we need to build a Denver that can meet the needs of its population #RegionalProHousingForum
December 12, 2024 at 11:53 PM
Dr. Jamie Rife argues that people who work in Denver should be able to live in Denver as well and emphasizes the importance of taking care of an aging population; we need to build a Denver that can meet the needs of its population #RegionalProHousingForum
We are thrilled to have local Denver housing leaders like Ryan Keeney (YIMBY Denver), Matt Frommer (SWEEP), Jonathan Capelli (Neighborhood Development Collaborative) and Jarvie Worcester (Trammell Crow) discussing local solutions #RegionalProHousingForum
December 12, 2024 at 10:53 PM
We are thrilled to have local Denver housing leaders like Ryan Keeney (YIMBY Denver), Matt Frommer (SWEEP), Jonathan Capelli (Neighborhood Development Collaborative) and Jarvie Worcester (Trammell Crow) discussing local solutions #RegionalProHousingForum
Lt. Gov. Heck, who is joining Up for Growth today, was a key partner in passing covenant homeownership legislation that has supported 130 people to date. Pro-housing leaders are essential to helping us solve this pernicious crisis. #RegionalProHousingForum
December 11, 2024 at 12:12 AM
Lt. Gov. Heck, who is joining Up for Growth today, was a key partner in passing covenant homeownership legislation that has supported 130 people to date. Pro-housing leaders are essential to helping us solve this pernicious crisis. #RegionalProHousingForum
Lt. Denny Heck makes the stakes of our housing crisis crystal clear: the #1 impediment to higher education is a lack of affordable housing. This threatens retirement security and widens the racial wealth gap. We must build more housing for an equitable future. #RegionalProHousingForum
December 11, 2024 at 12:39 AM
Lt. Denny Heck makes the stakes of our housing crisis crystal clear: the #1 impediment to higher education is a lack of affordable housing. This threatens retirement security and widens the racial wealth gap. We must build more housing for an equitable future. #RegionalProHousingForum
Denver Metro is seeing more people move out than move in. This shift mirrors trends in other major cities and has implications for the region's future. Part of what drives these factors is the increasing cost of housing in the region. #RegionalProHousingForum
December 12, 2024 at 10:13 PM
Denver Metro is seeing more people move out than move in. This shift mirrors trends in other major cities and has implications for the region's future. Part of what drives these factors is the increasing cost of housing in the region. #RegionalProHousingForum
Alright! That's it for today, follow me to join us in our next city, Denver, CO where we will talk to local experts and to Governor Jared Polis. #RegionalProHousingForum
December 11, 2024 at 1:05 AM
Alright! That's it for today, follow me to join us in our next city, Denver, CO where we will talk to local experts and to Governor Jared Polis. #RegionalProHousingForum
Solving the affordable housing crisis requires a multi-pronged approach. Addressing operational challenges and finding sustainable funding models are crucial policy solutions. #RegionalProHousingForum
December 11, 2024 at 12:07 AM
Solving the affordable housing crisis requires a multi-pronged approach. Addressing operational challenges and finding sustainable funding models are crucial policy solutions. #RegionalProHousingForum
The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit is crucial, but funding is insufficient. Investing in housing bonds for mixed-income & social housing development is essential to address our growing affordable housing crisis. #RegionalProHousingForum
December 10, 2024 at 11:45 PM
The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit is crucial, but funding is insufficient. Investing in housing bonds for mixed-income & social housing development is essential to address our growing affordable housing crisis. #RegionalProHousingForum
Hear from housing experts! Andy Randles (Seattle YIMBY), Sharon Lee (Low Income Housing Institute), & Sarah Clark (Seattle Metro Chamber) will discuss the urgent need to build more housing in the Puget Sound region. #RegionalProHousingForum
December 10, 2024 at 11:32 PM
Hear from housing experts! Andy Randles (Seattle YIMBY), Sharon Lee (Low Income Housing Institute), & Sarah Clark (Seattle Metro Chamber) will discuss the urgent need to build more housing in the Puget Sound region. #RegionalProHousingForum
According to our panel, time is a major obstacle in housing development. Rising construction costs can quickly kill projects, hurting both developers and potential homeowners.
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December 12, 2024 at 10:56 PM
According to our panel, time is a major obstacle in housing development. Rising construction costs can quickly kill projects, hurting both developers and potential homeowners.
#RegionalProHousingForum
#RegionalProHousingForum
Millennials & Gen Z are facing tough competition 💪 in the housing market. We're competing against older generations downsizing, often with more financial resources. This is locking younger generations out of a key pathway to wealth building. #RegionalProHousingForum
December 11, 2024 at 12:51 AM
Millennials & Gen Z are facing tough competition 💪 in the housing market. We're competing against older generations downsizing, often with more financial resources. This is locking younger generations out of a key pathway to wealth building. #RegionalProHousingForum
According to experts like Patience Malaba, easing restrictions like excessive parking requirements & streamlining condo construction can significantly increase the housing supply. This benefits everyone by increasing affordability & choice. #RegionalProHousingForum
December 10, 2024 at 11:46 PM
According to experts like Patience Malaba, easing restrictions like excessive parking requirements & streamlining condo construction can significantly increase the housing supply. This benefits everyone by increasing affordability & choice. #RegionalProHousingForum
Jarvie Worcester emphasizes the importance of balancing regulation with affordability. IZ has slowed production, and a lack of supply benefits those who already own property. Communities Trammel Crow works with that have fewer regulations have more investment #RegionalProHousingForum
December 12, 2024 at 11:17 PM
Jarvie Worcester emphasizes the importance of balancing regulation with affordability. IZ has slowed production, and a lack of supply benefits those who already own property. Communities Trammel Crow works with that have fewer regulations have more investment #RegionalProHousingForum
Governor Polis is looking at the root of the problem of high housing costs: how much it costs to build! Let's allow ADUs to be built by right, make it easier to build condos by reforming defect liability standards, and think critically about property tax rates. #RegionalProHousingForum
December 12, 2024 at 10:04 PM
Governor Polis is looking at the root of the problem of high housing costs: how much it costs to build! Let's allow ADUs to be built by right, make it easier to build condos by reforming defect liability standards, and think critically about property tax rates. #RegionalProHousingForum
We are so excited that Governor Jared Polis is joining us today at our #RegionalProHousingForum to talk about the importance of housing supply policy and how we can work together to build vibrant communities
December 12, 2024 at 9:21 PM
We are so excited that Governor Jared Polis is joining us today at our #RegionalProHousingForum to talk about the importance of housing supply policy and how we can work together to build vibrant communities