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HDC Endorses “Yes” on Initiative 137 (1A)

The Housing Development Consortium (HDC) endorses “Yes” on Initiative 137 1A as an important step to expand affordable housing options in Seattle. HDC is proud to represent over 200 members across the affordable housing sector. Together, we are united in … read more.

2025 Legislative Session Overview

Welcome to 2025, members, community stakeholders, and tireless affordable housing advocates! The Housing Development Consortium is excited to announce that the 2025 Washington State legislative session will open on January 13, 2025. This long session is a valuable opportunity to … read more.

Celebrating a year of transformative change in affordable housing

2024 found our community hard at work driving transformational change in affordable housing. From ambitious zoning reforms to securing critical funding and expanding partnerships across the region, the HDC movement has worked to deliver meaningful impact in our sector. The … read more.

Honoring exemplary leadership in the affordable housing sector in 2024

At our 2024 Annual Member Meeting this week, we had the distinct honor of presenting our Board of Directors Award to two incredible individuals. These awards recognize those who have been outstanding champions of HDC’s mission and have made an … read more.

Recognizing and thanking Heather Bunn

HDC is honored to recognize Heather Bunn, Vice President of Business Development at Rafn, for her many years of service to HDC and the affordable housing sector. Heather will be closing out her 34 years at Rafn at the end … read more.

Guiding HDC’s critical work in racial equity

At HDC, we often speak of our collective as a movement. We know that solving the problems that our region faces isn’t done by a single person or organization but is the result of countless individual steps that, when taken … read more.

Celebrating the streamlining of design review in downtown Seattle

HDC commends the City of Seattle for taking another positive step to improve the way that we permit and approve new housing in the city by passing CB 120824 and streamlining development in downtown Seattle. We recognize the link between … read more.

HDC opposes I-2066 and I-2117

The Housing Development Consortium of Seattle-King County is firmly committed to energy efficiency and sustainability within the affordable housing ecosystem. Our HDC Board of Directors voted to oppose two initiatives and HDC has established a Climate Defense effort to provide … read more.

2024 Housing Development Internship Program Graduation

Earlier this month, our HDC team and guests gathered at El Centro de la Raza to honor and celebrate eleven students on their completion of the Housing Development Internship Program. This year’s graduation ceremony marks five program years of HDIP, … read more.

HDC Member Highlight: Tiscareno

Tiscareno is a mid-sized architecture firm with highly skilled and approachable professionals who create exceptional spaces where people want to work, live, and gather. Through a deep dedication to collaboration and affordability, Tiscareno produces beautiful, functional results that enrich communities … read more.