Bellingham’s Bold Move: Regional Lessons from Another City’s Housing Executive Order
On November 21, 2024, Bellingham Mayor Kim Lund issued an Executive Order (EO) to address Bellingham’s escalating housing crisis. The EO has 13 administrative actions and 3 legislative directives, all aimed at expanding housing options and addressing affordability in Bellingham. This directive focuses on diversifying housing options, streamlining permitting processes, and notably, eliminating parking minimum…
Press Release: Enter the Middle Housing Design Competition and win cash prizes!
BELLINGHAM, WA July 1, 2024 The Whatcom Housing Alliance is thrilled to announce the launch of the Middle Housing Design Competition, where innovation meets community transformation! As the City of Bellingham begins to adopt Middle Housing, this competition aims to ignite dialogue about the importance of these diverse housing options, including townhomes, duplexes,…
Tiny Home, Lots of Love
This photo was taken at Elizabeth Park when my daughter was nine months old and shortly after a vision followed – a tiny home with a patch of green space, big enough for the two of us and our sweet cat, nestled in the Columbia neighborhood. This image lingered in my mind for over a…
More Vitality, Less Sprawl
I was lucky enough to find a home I could afford about 2 years ago after a long search. Given how the market has risen in those two years I don’t think I would be able to do the same thing today. I would love to find ways to use my property to have more…
Strength in Numbers
I just moved here from Portland, OR, where I lived for 11 years. I landed in the midst of the recession and, as a social worker, saw first hand the growth of Portland leaving behind its most vulnerable citizens as well as its valuable workforce. Bellingham for Everyone has the power to grow and show…
Lucky and Grateful
I lucked into buying my house from parents. Most people do not have the same privilege that I have had. I want housing security for my neighbors.
Dream Come True
We bought our first home in 2015 through Kulshan Community Land Trust! Without them, our dream of homeownership would not have been possible. Now that we have the security of owning our permanently affordable home, we are able to give back to our community by volunteering, serving on boards, and supporting our neighbors. The photo…
My Hope
I am a caregiver for my daughter with special needs. She and many of her friends need safe, permanently affordable, sustainable, healthy housing. I will need affordable housing after I can no longer be a caregiver. My hope is to create community homes where all people are welcome to live by sharing resources and companionship.…
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