Seattle is in the midst of a housing production freeze that threatens the city's Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) program. But with a temporary recalibration of MHA, we can save the program and restart production. Please read this important op-ed by HDC's Executive Director, Patience Malaba.

Thanks to our collective efforts, the One Seattle Plan lays out a great vision for a more affordable and sustainable Seattle. But we need bold zoning to make this plan a reality. Join us 7/23 at Seattle City Hall for a public hearing and rally for the next stage of the Comp Plan! bit.ly/3Qzet9u

One year in, the Wilburton rezone is becoming a regional model, Joe Fain writes. Thanks to a funded inclusionary zoning program, Wilburton attracted applications for more than 2,300 apartments, more than Seattle logged citywide in 2025.

Last call for stories! Tell us why you <3 stacked flats and other middle housing types to encourage the State Building Code Council to make it easier to build the homes we want 🩷🏠 Send in your story by tomorrow here: bit.ly/stackedflats

Join HDC on 6/4 for an informative virtual Learn at Lunch as we unveil a new Decarbonization Readiness Guide, designed to help affordable housing operators align asset management planning with current regulatory requirements and resources! Register today: bit.ly/4dK6lMb

BEEP BEEP! Join Futurewise, the Complete Communities Coalition, and guests from the City as we bus across Seattle and dream big for a more affordable, transit friendly, and vibrant city. RSVP: futurewise.salsalabs.org/CCCBusRideAlong2026/index.html

After clearing the committee review last week, a package of targeted zoning changes is headed to the Seattle City Council on June 2. The proposal seeks to spur the construction of towers, affordable housing, and mass timber and passive house buildings. Story: www.theurbanist.org/seattle-adva...

We've made it to the last day of King County Affordable Housing Week 2026! Come and join us for the final event of the Affordable Housing Week: the BHI Policy Group Happy Hour: Celebrating Innovation! This will be an event you simply don't want to miss. bit.ly/4nLmGUe

Thursday is the single biggest day in this year's King County Affordable Housing Week! Join us in closing out this incredible week at our Closing Reception. Don't miss this chance to unwind, connect, and celebrate the strides we've made toward a more inclusive future. See you today! bit.ly/AHW2026

It's hard to believe we're already at the halfway point of King County Affordable Housing Week! For day three, we have an exciting lineup of events that cover a wide range of topics. Space is still available for some of these events. We hope you join us! bit.ly/AHW2026

Welcome to day two of King County Affordable Housing Week! Today's events cover topics such as utility incentive programs, the Resident Owned Communities program, and the future of zoning in Seattle. Sound exciting? Space is still available for these events, RSVP here: bit.ly/AHW2026

It's finally here. King County Affordable Housing Week starts TODAY! You can still register for today's events, including our kickoff, an introduction to the National Women’s Affordable Housing Network, and a discussion on scaling affordable homeownership! RSVP now and join us! bit.ly/AHW2026

King County Affordable Housing Week kicks off this coming Monday! Most events still have (some) space left, but many are heading quickly towards selling out. If you're thinking of RSVPing and joining us, take this post as your sign! bit.ly/AHW2026

Join us for our next lunch & learn on May 26th with Timi Koyejo of Climate and Community Institute, where we'll talk about zoning for vibrant and sustainable cities - a perfect fit for all our comp plan work! tinyurl.com/HONLLMay26

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Just ONE WEEK TO GO until King County Affordable Housing Week! Don't miss this incredible weeklong education & advocacy series that highlights the role affordable housing plays in stabilizing our communities, featuring NINETEEN (and counting) in-person & virtual events. RSVP today: bit.ly/AHW2026

Just two and a half weeks to go until King County Affordable Housing Week! Don't miss this key weeklong series that highlights the role affordable housing plays in stabilizing our communities, and features 14 (and counting) exciting in-person and virtual events. Learn more and RSVP: bit.ly/AHW2026

Don't miss out on King County Affordable Housing Week! This weeklong series, May 18-22, works to highlight the role affordable housing plays in stabilizing our communities, and features 11 (and counting) events—trainings, networking, advocacy opportunities, building tours, and more! bit.ly/AHW2026

Opportunity is being built in White Center. With a $6 million investment from Commerce, the Canopy Apartments project brings 76 new affordable homes to individuals and families, alongside access to healthcare, nutrition, and mentorship. Read the story: www.commerce.wa.gov/white-center...

Time is running out to register for the Sustainability Innovations Summit! Don't miss this important chance to explore new construction and retrofitting opportunities, and hear what market-leaders see on the horizon for sustainability opportunities for affordable housing. bit.ly/4tiWSR9

King County Affordable Housing Week 2026 is just over one month away! This weeklong education and advocacy series highlights the role affordable housing plays in stabilizing our communities, and features an exciting lineup of events—from workshops to building tours! Register today: bit.ly/AHW2026

NEW STORY// Wilson, Housing Advocates Rally for Bolder Seattle Growth Plan By Doug Trumm via @theurbanist.org

Yesterday’s rally for Phase Two of Seattle’s Comp Plan was a HUGE success! Thank you to Mayor Wilson, our fabulous speakers, and to all of you showing up in support of more housing in Seattle. Check out www.completecommunitiescoalition.org/ to learn more and sign up for events!

Next up: Seattle Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck pointed out that for Seattle to be a sanctuary for oppressed people, it needs enough housing at affordable rents.

Next up: disability rights advocate Cecilia Black is speaking to how crucial affordable midrise housing is to meeting the needs of disabled residents. At smaller scale, housing typically doesn't have elevators and is too expensive.

Colleen Echohawk, who ran for mayor in 2021 earning The Urbanist endorsement, is also speaking in favor of a bold growth plan. She now leads Community Roots Housing, one of the largest nonprofit developers in Seattle.

Housing advocates are holding a rally on the steps of Seattle City Hall urging the City to zone for more housing.🧵

Mayor Katie Wilson is speaking at the pro-housing rally before Seattle City Council's public hearing on Phase 2 of the City's growth plan later this afternoon.

The rally has kicked off with remarks by @mayorofseattle.bsky.social! In or around downtown today? Swing by City Hall from 2 PM until at least 5:30 PM and sign up to testify in-person for strengthening this next phase of the Seattle Comp Plan!

Survey deadline extended to April 3! 🗣️ West Seattle & Delridge neighbors! We're planning for growth and livability around future light rail stations and we want to hear from you. Let us know what your neighborhood priorities and ideas are by taking our survey. survey.alchemer.com/s3/8694303/f...

We need to go taller, denser, and faster. That's why we're taking bold steps to meet the scale of our housing crisis by combining and accelerating the next phases of Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan.

Join us 4/6 at Seattle City Hall for a public hearing and rally for the next stage of the Comp Plan! Speakers include @mayorofseattle.bsky.social, @councilmember-amr.bsky.social, Colleen Echohawk, and Cecelia Black. Show up and ask the Council to boldly address our housing crisis: bit.ly/4ma0O3Z

We are making real progress at a moment that demands more of us than ever before. In our 2025 Annual Report, you'll find highlighted the previous year's collective victories and success stories from every corner of the sector—and why the urgency and scale of our work have never been greater.

Taller, denser, faster. I was excited to announce at @housingconsortium.org's annual event yesterday that we're going to combine and accelerate Phases 3 and 4 of Seattle's comprehensive plan to achieve more housing near transit and in and around our growth centers.

We have an open seat on our Board! The person & their organization should have a track record of creating housing for marginalized communities. Applications due April 14th! Please help spread word! Help build social housing ! Apply using the QR code or link: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/gPDmCE9tfb 12m

NEW STORY// Zahilay Touts Idea of King County Housing Levy By Doug Trumm via @theurbanist.org

Our sincere thanks to @girmayzahilay.bsky.social and @mayorofseattle.bsky.social for joining us today at our Annual Celebration. Thank you both for being part of this work and for joining with us in building the future our region needs.

At the Housing Development Consortium's annual event, Mayor Katie Wilson just announced that the city will "revisit the original phases three and four" of the comprehensive plan "to be far more aggressive with our timeline and scope."

Today, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced an exploratory committee to run a countywide housing levy to boost affordable housing and shelter production. At the Housing Development Consortium luncheon, he pledged to work with them to craft the package.

Thanks to @ltgovdennyheck.bsky.social, Rep. Strom Peterson, Sen. Alvarado, @jessdbateman.bsky.social, and more for your leadership on housing! And shoutout to our friends at Plymouth Housing, WLIHA, @housingjustice.bsky.social, @housingconsortium.org and so many others for your housing advocacy 💪

We need your help mobilizing around the Comp Plan! Join HON and @futurewise.wa for a training on our Comp Plan, & why it matters so much for social housing! No experience necessary, all are welcome. Sign up today! Register at: www.bit.ly/CompPlan2026

Live, work, or visit the Eastside? Join the Eastside Housing Equity Coalition and community members on 3/26 over a meal to learn about affordable housing, share your experiences, and discuss how to get involved in shaping public decision-making on the Eastside! RSVP today: bit.ly/4rGNXr6

It's tonight! Clear your calendar-- it's not too late to RSVP and join the Futurewise team and friends for a drink and celebration!

Join HDC, @futurewise.bsky.social, and the rest of the Complete Communities Coalition, alongside @sharethecities.bsky.social, on 3/18 at Hellbent Brewery to hear updates on Seattle's Comp Plan! Grab a drink, cheers your neighbors, and come celebrate with us! We hope to see you there: bit.ly/4dm0xbN

Join us virtually on 4/7 for the unveiling of our new Decarbonization Readiness Guide, designed to help affordable housing operators align asset management planning with current regulatory requirements and resources. Learn more and register today for this informative lunch hour: bit.ly/414Armi

The Futurewise team is ready to celebrate a successful session! We’re joining up with the monthly happy hour with the Complete Communities Coalition and @sharethecities.bsky.social - next Wednesday, 3/18 at Hellbent Brewing! futurewise.salsalabs.org/MarchCCCHapp...

We need your feedback on housing in Washington. Commerce opened a survey to gather input to help shape recommendations for a potential state Department of Housing. The anonymous survey is open to anyone who is interested. Take the survey by April 26: www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026StateD...

This morning's concurrence votes included HB 2266, for more STEP housing! It was voted out clean, and is officially on it's way to @governorferguson.bsky.social for signature 👏

HB 2304 is key to unlocking stacked flats as an attainable middle housing homeownership option across Washington State. We're so grateful to Representative Taylor for leading this charge and to everyone who signed in pro and testified in support! #WaLeg

We're under one month away from HDC's biggest event of the year! Join us on 3/31 for our Annual Celebration—you'll hear from @girmayzahilay.bsky.social & @mayorofseattle.bsky.social, highlighting the power of regional leadership & partnership in advancing housing solutions! bit.ly/18thAnnualCe...