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Tacoma Advances Broad 2026 Zoning Overhaul to Expand Housing, Streamline Childcare, and Plan for Annexation
The Tacoma Planning Commission has released a package of code amendments targeting special needs housing, day care facilities, binding site plans, and pre-annexation...
Portland Affordable Housing Construction Jumps 153% Over Five Years
Oregon metro delivers 6,420 income-restricted units as affordable apartments reach 20 percent of new development Portland completed 6,420 affordable apartments between 2020 and...
Seattle Leads Nation in Affordable Housing Construction with 14,290 Units Delivered
Washington metro tops U.S. markets as affordable apartments reach 24 percent of all new development over five years Seattle emerged as the nation's...
Alaska Airlines Unveils 660,000 SQFT Global Training Center in Renton
Thousands of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines employees will now undergo training in a new 660,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility, which officially opened its doors...
Lloyd Center Demolition Plans Advance as Portland Mall Enters Final Chapter
Owners present 5,000-unit mixed-use redevelopment plan to city officials as iconic 1960s shopping center prepares for transformation Owners of Portland's Lloyd Center are...
Seattle Advances Phase Two of Comprehensive Zoning Overhaul to Address Housing Shortage
Mayor Wilson's proposal enables multifamily housing in 30 new neighborhood centers and transit corridors as city tackles affordability crisis Seattle Mayor Katie B....
Port of Seattle Announces Completion of $546MM SEA Gateway Project at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
New technology, a redesigned checkpoint, bag claim upgrades, and public art improve customer experience The Port of Seattle joined Alaska Airlines to celebrate...
Bellwether Housing Prisma Apartment Project in Redmond to Deliver 328 Units Near Light Rail Station
Six-story affordable housing development at 2888 Da Vinci Ave. NE targets 2028 opening with income-averaging model Redmond is advancing its ambitious housing expansion...
Portland Multifamily Vacancy Tightens to 8.5% as Development Pipeline Shrinks 66%
Average sale prices decline 9 percent year-over-year while net absorption reaches 392 units in fourth quarter Portland's multifamily market posted improved fundamentals in...
Bellevue Unveils Seven-Year Affordable Housing Strategy
City Council to review comprehensive plan aimed at expanding housing access across all income levels through 2032 The Bellevue City Council is set...
Washington Legislature Advances Commercial-to-Residential Bills as State Confronts Housing Emergency
Three measures target zoning restrictions, operational barriers, and infrastructure costs to accelerate production of 55,000 homes annually Washington's commercial real estate industry faces...
Portland Industrial Vacancy Climbs to 6.1% as $113.2MM Amazon-Anchored Sale Leads Q4 Activity
Kidder Mathews data shows leasing slowed to 1.6 million square feet while sales volume rose 27.2 percent for the year The Pacific Northwest’s...
