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City Council approves new version of Housing Action Plan

KXLY July 26, 2021 5:25 PM Copyright 4 News Now SPOKANE, Wash. The Spokane City Council approved a new version of the Housing Action Plan with strategies to address the city’s affordable housing woes. The change includes a new implementation plan with the following priorities: Land use changes to support increased density Financial incentives for rapid development of affordable housing Administrative reform and resources for housing development Support for rental housing market Other housing equity strategies “We commend Mayor [Woodward] and the administration for following Council’s recommendations,” said Council President Breean Beggs. “Working collaboratively with the Mayor on this housing crisis is significant and we appreciate the swift movement to implement the Council’s plans.”

Mayor Woodward declares housing emergency in Spokane

KXLY July 26, 2021 4:05 PM SPOKANE, Wash. Mayor Nadine Woodward has declared a housing emergency in Spokane. Along with the declaration, Woodward proposed several priority actions designed to improve housing availability, including incentives for converting commercial buildings into residential spaces, using revenue made available through state legislation, shortening review processes for residential projects and augmenting staff with consultants to help with developments. “We are at a crossroads in our community and with this proclamation I am taking immediate action to address the critical housing needs in our city,” said Woodward. “These initial steps will take advantage of some existing market momentum and help sustain it.”

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