Don’t blame GMA for supressing housing in Washington

If someone tells you the Growth Management Act is responsible for a housing shortage, do not believe them. According to just issued Census data, Washington State ranked sixth in the number of total building permits issued in 2016 –  see a very short article from Planetizen here.

Don’t blame GMA for supressing housing in Washington

If someone tells you the Growth Management Act is responsible for a housing shortage, do not believe them. According to just issued Census data, Washington State ranked sixth in the number of total building permits issued in 2016 –  see a very short article from Planetizen here.

What’s the Deal with Neighborhood Residential?

Neighborhood Residential is the zoning definition update for the areas of our city which used to be limited to just single family detached homes that is more reflective of other types of homes that have existed in the neighborhoods before … Continue reading →

Tiffany Wilk
February 10, 2026

January Executive Director’s Note: Our duty to our neighbors

I had a lot of ideas for what I might write about this month. This week I’m traveling through the central part of our state, meeting with inspiring community leaders, elected officials, planners, farmers, and affordable housing providers. I hope … Continue reading →

Tiffany Wilk