U.S. homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many people

By  MICHAEL CASEY The Associated Press The United States saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness this year, a dramatic rise driven mostly by a lack of affordable housing as well as devastating natural disasters and a surge of migrants in several parts of the country, federal officials said Friday. The U.S. Department of Housing and

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Priced out of Seattle rental market, more opt for backyard cottages

By  Jessica Fu Seattle Times business reporter Affordability crisis This story is part of a Seattle Times focus on the affordability crisis in the Northwest. We explore the high cost of living and wealth disparities that shape our region; examine policies that impact prices for everything from housing to health care; and offer tips for

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5 predictions for the Seattle-area real estate market in 2025

Condos and apartments fill the view around Rainier Avenue South, just north of Interstate 90. (Ellen M. Banner / The Seattle Times) By  Heidi Groover Seattle Times business reporter For many in the Seattle-area real estate market, 2024 was a year of staying put. Elevated mortgage rates and high home prices kept would-be home shoppers

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City Manager’s Report 12/06/2024

City Manager Weekly Report December 6, 2024 Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Public Meeting On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, the City hosted a public meeting during which City consultants delivered a PowerPoint presentation on how the public can provide comments to the Port of Seattle regarding the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Environmental Assessment. The

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More paving, fewer trees. So much for a green ‘One Seattle’

The city of Seattle’s proposed 20-year blueprint for growth contains major changes for residential neighborhoods, paving the way for developers to build across lots with little room for shade-providing trees, writes the editorial board. Pictured is the Capitol Hill neighborhood in Seattle. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times) The city of Seattle’s proposed 20-year blueprint

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New Normandy Park restaurant feels like it’s been open for decades

By  Jackie Varriano Seattle Times food writer Visiting a restaurant on its second night open can be risky business. I’ve worked in these restaurants. Ones where people try for weeks to get a peek behind paper-covered windows, anticipation (and expectations) running high. Restaurants where the first week is a blur that feels like one of Dante’s

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City Manager Weekly Report November 1, 2024

City Manager Weekly Report November 1, 2024 Welcome New City Manager Katherine Caffrey On Monday, November 4th our new City Manager Katherine Caffrey will be sworn in to lead the City into the years ahead. Ms. Caffrey was unanimously selected by the City Council after an extensive recruitment and interview process that involved the entire community. Please reach

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