News
Following is a selection of news articles highlighting ARCH and local housing issues. Where available, links are provided to the source document. A link to an archive of articles is found at the bottom of the page.
ARCH and Housing News
2010-12-2Issaquah YWCA facility will give new life to families The Issaquah YWCA Family Village low-income housing project, which broke ground a year ago, is swiftly moving toward completion.
2010-10-20
Affordable housing unit breaks ground in Kirkland St. Andrew's Housing Group (SAHG), City of Kirkland and King County officials broke ground on Francis Village in the Totem Lake neighborhood on Oct. 15.
2010-7-20
City Council Moves Closer to Affordable Housing on Mercer Island The Mercer Island City Council paid special attention to affordable housing on Monday evening as the group considered two resolutions that contained agreements with A Regional Coalition for Housing.
2006-7-21
Greenbrier Heights "model" community The affordability, design and family-friendly atmosphere that Greenbrier Heights offers its residents won the neighborhood and the seven-member partnership that built it a commendation from Gov. Christine Gregoire last month.
Nathan Hurst, Seattle Times
2006-2-28
Lower-income loans are out there for first-time home buyers Local and statewide home-buying assistance programs are available to assist lower- to middle-income earners to achieve homeownership. Here is a printable guide to local and state-wide housing assistance programs.
Deborah Bach, Seattle PI
2005-12-28
Low-income housing gets $10.4 million in aid King County announced $10.4 million in local and federal grants that will provide low-income housing. This includes $300,000 to A Regional Coalition for Housing for downpayment assistance loans for first time homebuyers.
Ashley Bach, Seattle Times
2005-12-18
State's housing affordability gap widens The National Low Income Housing Coalition documents the disparity between wages and rents by calculating the number of hours a minimum-wage worker must work to afford an apartment.
Elizabeth Rhodes, Seattle Times
2005-10-01
Accessory dwelling units provide a home within a home ADUs are a type of housing that is catching on, particularly in East King County where ARCH is spearheading an effort to increase affordable housing by showing homeowners how they can make the homes-within-homes work for them.
Elizabeth Rhodes, Seattle Times
2005-07-12
Cottage housing: Demand strong for nontraditional homes Two Kirkland innovative housing demonstration projects, Danielson Grove and Kirkland Bungalows, test demand for alternatives to suburban subdivisions.
Lori Varosh, King County Journal
2005-02-07
The plight of Puget Sound's working poor In King and Snohomish counties -- the state's most prosperous region -- nearly 300,000 people live in poverty even though at least one family member works full time. This special report takes a closer look at the region's working poor and the challenges they face.
Special Report, Seattle P-I
2004-07-28
Grant broadens the reach of ARCH ARCH has received the first Fannie Mae Foundation Innovations in American Government Award in Affordable Housing, which includes a $25,000 grant to expand its program.
Leslie Fulbright, Seattle Times Eastside Bureau
7-28-2004 Press Release, Innovations Award, Harvard & Fannie Mae Foundation
7-28-2004 Press Release, A Regional Coalition for Housing
2004-07-03
Avondale Park helps homeless Avondale Park is the first homeless program of its kind on the Eastside: an all-inclusive center that incorporates housing with a full range of the services people need to change their lives.
Leslie Fulbright, Seattle Times Eastside Bureau
2004-03-18
DASH purchases Summerwood in Redmond DASH, A Bellevue-based nonprofit, intends to renovate the 190-unit complex and make it available to low- to moderate-income individuals and families.
John Savelle, Seattle Times Eastside Bureau
2004-01-29
Government's Best & Brightest Cited for Harvard Award ARCH has been selected as one of 50 of the most creative, forward thinking, results-driven government programs by the prestigious Innovations in American Government Awards.
1-29-04 Press Release, The Innovations in American Government Awards, Harvard University
1-29-04 Press Release, A Regional Coalition for Housing
2004-01-02
Kirkland to weigh 15-home subdivision of smaller dwellings Kirkland residents will get a chance this month to comment on the Stacy subdivision, a housing development that would allow 50 percent more homes than usual.
Nick Perry, Seattle Times Eastside Bureau
2003-10-02
Eastside tries filling an affordable housing gap Relatively high Eastside housing costs burden even moderate-income workers. Arthur Sullivan for Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce
2003-08-13
Volunteers hammer out details for Habitat project Volunteers with the interfaith group Together we Build a World Community are helping to complete Redmond Habitat townhomes for low-income residents.
Nick Perry, The Seattle Times
2003-08-07
Home's door open to all incomes Evergreen Court retirement complex in Bellevue sets aside apartments for seniors with limited means.
Warren Cornwall, The Seattle Times
2003-08-07
Agency to offer 66 affordable housing units The 66-unit Plum Court Apartments will be converted to affordable housing thanks to a deal pieced together by DASH, a Bellevue-based non-profit.
Nick Perry, The Seattle Times
2003-07-08
Affordable housing set aside in Kirkland Plum Court, a 66-unit apartment complex near downtown Kirkland will remain livable for wage earners thanks to the efforts of a lot of people.
Jon Savelle, King County Journal
2003-03-14
Kirkland City officials thinking smaller in push for affordable housing Kirkland is considering the integration of smaller homes, duplexes and cottages to create less-costly housing.
Nguyen Huy Vu, The Seattle Times
2003-03-13
New Redmond apartment complex will shelter 58 homeless families Avondale Park, a project of the Eastside Housing Association, will include 50 units of transitional housing, eight emergency shelter units, and three apartments for resident managers.
Lori Varosh, King County Journal
2003-02-27
Affordable housing still GMA challenge Article recommends that local jurisdictions promote more efficient and predictable permitting processes, enact zoning laws that encourage innovative, affordable housing types and encourage infill development.
Todd Bennett for Daily Journal of Commerce
2003-01-20
Redmond residents like village by the (bus) bay Village at Overlake Station marks one year anniversary of area's first "transit oriented development" or TOD.
Natalie Singer, Seattle Times Eastside Bureau
2003-01-06
Architectural design suits seniors Greenbrier affordable senior housing in Woodinville to open February 2003.
Bronwyn Wilson, The Woodinville Weekly
2002-09-25
Housing coalition celebrates success, 10th anniversary ARCH celebrates its 10th anniversary with an awards ceremony honoring individuals, a builder's organization and housing developments that represent the variety of projects ARCH is designed to promote.
Lori Varosh, King County Journal
2002-09-26
ARCH recognizes groups for efforts Several Eastside people and groups were recognized for their efforts to create affordable housing. A Regional Coalition for Housing, was formed 10 years ago to address housing needs on the Eastside.
Seattle Times Eastside Bureau
2002-08-24
Dream homes on a starter budget Greenbrier gives Matt and Rachel McGinn an opportunity to leave their one-bedroom Bothell apartment for a home of their own.
Pam Sitt, Seattle Times Eastside Bureau
