Housing for All forum March 20

Imagine if North King County was a community where everyone had the opportunity to live in a safe, healthy, and affordable home? What would it be like if all working people, school children, and those with barriers to housing had a place to live, with enough money left over for essentials like groceries and transportation?

The City of Shoreline’s Vision 2029 describes a city that “offers a wide diversity of housing types and choices, meeting the needs of everyone from newcomers to long-term residents.” How are we doing as a community toward achieving this goal; how can we succeed in reaching it? Which households are falling through gaps in our housing supply, or becoming extremely cost-burdened because such a high percentage of their income goes towards housing costs? You may be surprised at the challenges faced by young or single parents, veterans, and senior in securing affordable housing with access to jobs and services.

These and other topics will be explored at a Housing For All Forum on Thursday, March 20th at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (14514 20th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155), from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Join this discussion to share your stories, learn more about these issues, and brainstorm solutions.

Follow-up to the forum will include a “Housing For All” agenda item at the April 3rd Planning Commission Meeting from 7:00 – 9:00 PM in the Council Chambers at Shoreline City Hall.

Highlights will include hearing from local individuals and families who experience difficulties finding an affordable place to live in North King County, and organizations whose mission involves developing housing that is affordable to people with a wide range of incomes and or service needs . This discussion will include regulations that may be adopted to increase housing choice and affordability, especially near Shoreline’s future light rail stations at Interstate 5 and NE 185th and 145th Streets.

For questions about the Forum or housing affordability in North King County, contact George Smith, Human Services Planner, 206-801-2252.