Opinion
Seattle is addicted to bad narratives about homelessness
At the root of the crisis is not substance abuse, but a broken economy.
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King County lost FEMA homelessness funding because the region is too wealthy
Despite its homelessness "state of emergency," King County no longer qualifies for a federal grant used by local shelters and food banks.
Opinion
Now that the Mercer Mega Block is sold, let's think bigger about public land
The $143.5M sale in South Lake Union will raise millions for affordable housing, but what could Seattle accomplish with a little more imagination?
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This new development will provide Seattle’s aging homeless population with housing and health care
An on-site clinic at the Downtown Emergency Service Center facility will serve a population that often goes underserved.
News
$143.5M ‘Mercer Megablock’ deal will bring science campus, affordable housing to South Lake Union
The private bid includes plans for 175 units of affordable housing on the site, $78.2 million for housing investment and $5 million to deal with homelessness.