Snohomish County Unveils $5.7 Million Federal Grant Plan for Affordable Housing, Community Revamp
Snohomish County unveils a draft plan to invest $5.7 million in federal grants into affordable housing and community development, with a public review period until April 25, 2024, and a virtual hearing on April 9, 2024.
Seattle Revives Century-Old Housing Solution, Micro-Apartments Emerge Amid Affordability Crisis
Seattle's resurgence of micro-apartments addresses its housing crisis, providing small, affordable living spaces to diverse residents, including asylum-seekers like Barbara Peraza-Garcia's family.
Washington State Revamps Public Works Contracting Rules to Foster Diversity and Efficiency
Washington's DES updates its public works contracting rules, aiming to foster wider participation and transparency, effective July. These rules encourage competition and support diverse businesses in state and local contracts.
MacKenzie Scott Surprises With a $640 Million Donation, Doubling Support for Hundreds of Nonprofits
MacKenzie Scott donated $640 million to 361 nonprofits, doubling her planned contribution and supporting small organizations via an open application process facilitated by Lever for Change.
Seattle Adjusts Developer Costs with Updated Mandatory Housing Affordability Payments
Seattle has updated MHA payment calculations, affecting development costs, while also revising the guidance on Developer Contributions through Incentive Zoning to ensure developers support affordable housing.