Oct 20, 2016BoardMeeting
BoardIssaquah Planning Policy, Economic Vitality & Human Services Commissions Meeting
The commissions gathered to discuss the development of a comprehensive city housing strategy. The presentation focused on the city's housing inventory, the necessity for a needs assessment to identify gaps in housing types and affordability, and the importance of public outreach. Key discussion topics included the balance between available jobs and housing, the definition of affordability tiers based on median income, and an analysis of household demographics versus existing housing stock.