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The Olympia Planning Commission received an update on the housing element chapter of the city's comprehensive plan.
Olympia unveils housing plan to address affordability and equity
Olympia City planner Casey Schaufler unveiled a new housing element for the city's comprehensive plan update, which tackles affordability issues and historical racial disparities in housing. At Monday's Olympia Planning Commission meeting, Schaufler outlined strategies to implement House Bill 1220, requiring cities to plan and accommodate housing for all economic segments. more
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Stuart Wilson, left, a student at Olympia Barber School, trims a local man’s moustache and beard. 
2024 Summer Outreach Event brings resources to the less fortunate 
For the sixth year in a row, the 2024 Summer Outreach Event brought together more than 60 agencies representing behavioral health, primary care and family support agencies to housing programs, … more
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Zach Davis-Price
'Our Home,' new community service event, aims to transform Thurston County 
If you have purchased a home recently in Thurston County, you probably know the median housing price is about $525,000. If you recently purchased an affordable home, you probably bought one somewhere … more
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Olympia City Council, Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Shauna Montoya, holding a photo of her late son, Nathaniel Alexander Montoya, recounts how he was killed in April 2023 by individuals living in an RV parked in her neighborhood.
Olympia to revisit RV parking policy amid residents' safety concerns 
Olympia's RV parking and homelessness policies came under scrutiny on Tuesday after the city council heard testimony from a mother whose son was murdered by occupants of a long-term parked RV.  … more
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The Capital Mall subarea plan aims to transform the vicinity of Capital Mall into areas that will convert into urban neighborhoods with mixed land use. 
Olympia adopts Capital Mall Triangle subarea plan with housing, economic development tweaks 
The Olympia City Council approved the Capital Mall T riangle subarea plan on Tuesday, with amendments on affordable housing incentives and economic development options.    The Capital … more
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Three houses would share a single driveway in this plan to subdivide and improve 2024 Boulevard Road SE in Olympia.
Olympia reviews a proposal to subdivide, later add two houses to single-family property
On Wednesday, July 3, a local property owner asked Olympia's Site Plan Review Committee to review options for subdividing a .6-acre lot to add two single-family residences behind an existing house at … more
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Olympia's Land Use and Environment Committee reviewed city staff recommendations on the Rental Housing Registration program's inspection guidelines on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Image of a house icon and key in a paper shopping bag in front of many home icons.
Thurston County implements Affordable Housing Capital Pipeline to fund development projects 
The Thurston Regional Housing Council has implemented the Affordable Housing Capital Pipeline, which is a docket of affordable housing projects planned to be funded on a three-year schedule.  … more
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Land Use and Environment Committee meeting, June 20, 2024. Olympia principal planner Joyce Phillips briefs the committee on the two-phased approach in updating housing ordinances.
Olympia begins two-phased approach to harmonizing housing ordinances
Olympia has started working to update its zoning code and housing ordinances to comply with new state laws regarding middle housing. At Thursday's Land Use and Environment Committee meeting, … more
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Elizabeth Walker, South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity chief executive officer, claims that Olympia's codes and permitting requirements pose barriers to developing new affordable housing in the city.
Affordable housing providers call for code changes in Olympia to address development challenges
Representatives from local nonprofits South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity and Homes First brought concerns over barriers they face when developing new affordable housing in Olympia, claiming that … more
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Tumwater General Government Committee met last Wednesday, June 12, to discuss granting tax exemption to the Rookery Apartments, a housing project by developers Tyler and Teresa Bradley (bottom left and right).
Multifamily tax exemption program at heart of debate over proposed apartments in Tumwater
A proposed housing development in Tumwater renewed negative commentaries regarding the state’s multifamily tax exemption program. The proposed housing development will be the Rookery … more
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The Lacey Planning Commission meeting was on June 12. Lacey is making strides in updating its Middle Housing Initiative, following new state legislative requirements.
Lacey updates Middle Housing Initiative policies amid new state requirements
Lacey is making strides in updating its Middle Housing Initiative, following new state legislative requirements.    The city aims to adopt a Middle Housing ordinance within six months … more
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Looking up at the sky from the sidewalk in front of Olympia City Hall, Oct. 7, 2021. The flagpole shown at the right, which extends through the roof, displays the Squaxin Island Tribe's flag as of today.
Workshops coming for Olympia tenants and landlords
The Olympia City Council passed a new ordinance in April, offering enhanced protections for renters.    Effective May 21, 2024, this ordinance introduces changes aimed at improving the … more
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Man lighting a match in the dark
Puget Sound Energy to disconnect residents behind on payments, including vulnerable households 
On May 28, 2024, Washington state’s largest utility Puget Sound Energy (PSE) announced a new plan to disconnect residential customers who have past-due gas and electricity bills, as stated in a … more
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Olympia Site Plan Review Committee, May 22, 2024. The committee reviews the proposed development called Fieldstone Apartments, which would provide 304 affordable housing at 39090 9th Avenue SW.
Olympia committee reviews 304-unit affordable housing project on 9th Avenue SW
The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee received a project proposal for a multifamily development at 3909 9th Avenue SW. On May 22, the committee reviewed the proposed development called … more
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"Cindy" spoke to the city council regarding rent increases.
Olympia resident raises concerns about rent increases
An Olympia resident aired concerns about preemptive rent increases in the city, alleging that her landlord appeared to circumvent the new rental protection laws. During the public comment … more
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Affordable Housing Funding Recommendations. The Thurston Regional Housing Council recommends $5.9 million in funding for eight affordable housing capital projects to create or preserve 230 affordable housing units.
Homelessness and affordable housing funding approved by county housing council
The Thurston Regional Housing Council approved over $20 million in funding recommendations for homeless services and affordable housing projects at its meeting last Wednesday, May 8. The … more
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Tumwater City Administrator Lisa Parks (bottom left) briefed the city council about possible actions regarding the contentious park ordinance.
Tumwater to wait for U.S. Supreme Court decision before revisiting night-time loitering ordinance
The Tumwater City Council has decided to wait for the US Supreme Court’s decision on the Grants Pass case before resuming discussions about an ordinance that would suspend the prohibition of … more
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On May 14, the Yelm City Council approved the MOU, allowing the city to share the costs of the housing displacement and disparate impacts study.
Racial disparities impact study to be funded by Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, and Yelm
Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, and Yelm have agreed to conduct a study on housing and racial disparities. The Olympia City Council has approved a resolution that allows the city to enter into a … more
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This is an example of the outside component of a mini-split heat pump system.
Energize Olympia hopes to engage 500 residents in the 2024 heat pump program
Olympia is continuing its Energize Olympia heat pump program in 2024 with the goal of engaging at least 550 residents by providing education on heat pump technology and installing additional heat … more
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Councilmember Rory Line emphasized the LYC's ongoing dedication to addressing homelessness, highlighting the nuanced distinction between homelessness and houselessness.
Public safety, homelessness among Lacey Youth Council’s top priorities
The Lacey Youth Council (LYC) took center stage during the Lacey City Council work session on Tuesday, May 14, presenting updates and outlining priorities for their term. From initiatives … more
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