Author: danw
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.
HDC Member Highlight: Imagine Housing
Over the last 35 years, Imagine Housing has developed apartment communities across the Eastside, providing an affordable home and supportive services to over 1,400 people with low-and-moderate incomes. As the only Eastside-based non-profit provider of affordable housing, Imagine Housing’s vision … read more.
2024 Legislative Session Overview
Happy 2024, members, community stakeholders, and tireless affordable housing advocates! Read more.
The Housing Development Consortium is excited to announce the opening of the 2024 Washington State legislative session, on January 8, 2024. This 60-day short session is a valuable opportunity for transformative policy to create equitable, sustainable, and affordable housing. Read more.
Celebrating and highlighting an extraordinary year
2023 was an exceptional year for HDC. We took the lead in spearheading a series of incredible victories for housing affordability and supportive services in King County, we played a pivotal role in addressing the legacy of housing discrimination, we laid the groundwork for this year’s round of comprehensive plan updates, and we continued our work in developing the future leadership of the sector. Read more.
Honoring Frontline Staff, an Emerging Leader, and Board Service in 2023
At our 2023 Annual Member Meeting last week, we had the distinct honor of presenting our Frontline Staff Awards, Emerging Leader Award, and Board of Directors Award. These awards recognize individuals who have been outstanding champions of HDC’s mission and … read more.
