King County has spent $11.6 million on a property in Seattle to house the homeless.
Follow
Bellwether Housing
@bw_housing
Seattle's largest nonprofit provider of affordable housing. For COVID-19 resources + to donate: bit.ly/bwhcovid
Bellwether Housing’s Tweets
King County’s quest to house 1,600 homeless people by 2028 will include new homes on Capitol Hill at Federal and Republican as officials try to improve the results of the challenged program behind the acquisition.
A century ago, Seattle faced an even bigger housing shortage than it does now. Buildings people built in response offer clues as to how we might respond today.
We're #hiring a Site Safety & Security Manager! This position is responsible for the ongoing development, implementation, and management of Bellwether Housing’s safety and security plans...
2
The New York Times asked 30 people to share their experiences of #homelessness. What can we learn from their stories?
1
The Seattle Times compared the overall budgets, spending on #homelessness service providers and the location of homelessness services among the 39 cities in King County.
Josh Cohen has been speaking with city leaders, urban planners, real estate professionals, business owners, & workers to take stock of a post-pandemic Downtown: what the central business district’s future could look like.
How many #unhoused people live in Washington state? It seems like a relatively simple question — especially since it’s the basis for so many important decisions. But figuring out the answer is tough.
Here are recent photos of Flourish on Rainier (also known as Rose II, located next to Rose Street Apartments on Rainier Ave). This project is on track for completion in November 2023.
1
As housing costs climb and more people live unsheltered, Seattle voters will likely consider the city’s largest-ever property tax levy for #affordablehousing this fall.
One year into an ambitious plan to house everyone living on the streets of Downtown Seattle and the Chinatown International District, less than 10% of those people are in long-term housing.
A small group of condominium owners has delayed construction of more than 3,000 units of housing and blocked $39.4 million in funding for the city’s affordable housing efforts.
The White House could do more to address the housing shortage.
We're thrilled that Susan Boyd, CEO of Bellwether Housing, was featured in this J.P.Morgan Chase article along with four other affordable housing leaders from across the U.S.!
1
We're hiring for multiple roles -- Yardi Product Lead, Leasing Associate, Maintenance Technician, Site Manager, Property Management Specialist, Facilities Associate and more! Every day at Bellwether Housing you will find career fulfillment.
1
1
Food insecurity and related health impacts continue to hit the state’s lower-income households particularly hard, according to a new study from a team of Washington food systems researchers.
A group of committed supporters went on a tour of The Rise. There's a gorgeous view from the community room on the top floor, the playground is beginning to take shape, the units look great, and families are starting to move in.
“By building more homes, especially near transit, we can better provide equitable access to opportunities and create a more connected and inclusive community,” said Executive Dow Constantine.
We're looking for a Senior Accountant. We provide generous paid time off and holidays, exceptional health and retirement benefits, a sense of meaning and fulfillment, and more! #hiring #seattlejobs
recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Job
We're excited to share recent photos from Flourish on Rainier (also known as Rose II, located next to Rose Street Apartments on Rainier Ave). Construction is proceeding well and the Certificate of Occupancy is expected in November 2023.
2
7
Kim Malcolm talks with KUOW's growth and development reporter Joshua McNichols about the possibilities for downtown Seattle, which could mean fewer workers, but many more residents.
A skinny, historic brick office building in Lower Nob Hill could be a poster child for the elusive trend that many see as the secret to saving downtown San Francisco: the office-to-residential conversion.
As costs rise, many older Americans have changed the way they shop and eat out. For some, it could affect their health or leave them feeling isolated.
1
San Francisco's mayor wants to prioritize arts and culture to revive their downtown.
Now that cities around the world are struggling to revive their pandemic-struck centers, policymakers see an opening. They want to turbocharge efforts to turn Central Business Districts into central social districts.
1
With hybrid work here to stay, city leaders ask: Can the central business district become a residential neighborhood?
2
Supply skepticism and shortage denialism are pushing against the actual solution to the #housing crisis: building enough homes.
1
"More unhoused people died outside in King County in 2022 than before. That is simply heartbreaking," Mayor Bruce Harrell said. "Change begins with housing, with shelter, and with services. We must bring people indoors."
Cities and counties around the Puget Sound region have opened warming shelters as temperatures tumble and wind chills in some areas are forecast to drop into the teens.
Lovely studio apartments available on First Hill! The Cambridge is a classic 10-story brick building offering bright and spacious studio apartments. Our community is pet friendly and we welcome Section 8 and other subsidy programs.
idge-apartments-7.rentcafewebsite.com
1
They go into the streets in search of data. Peeking behind dumpsters, shining flashlights under bridges, rustling a frosted tent to see if anyone was inside. This is what it takes to count the people in America who don’t have a place to live.
We're #hiring! We offer work with meaning and a warm-hearted work environment where you can grow to your fullest potential. We have openings for site managers, a maintenance tech, a Yardi product lead, an asset management analyst, and more!
We're thrilled to welcome Reza Marashi to the Bellwether Housing Board of Directors! Reza is Director of Government Affairs at Kilroy Realty Corporation.
1
Funding for 8 #affordablehousing projects will generate nearly 1,000 new units throughout King County. The projects support options for people experiencing homelessness, veterans, seniors, and persons with developmental disabilities. kingcounty.gov/elected/execut
1
2
Happy Year of the Rabbit! A few weeks ago our residents at Meridian Manor had a fun Lunar New Year Celebration.
1
1
We're #hiring! We're looking for an Asset Management Analyst, Yardi Product Lead, and more. #Seattlejobs
Timothy Barto wasn't always unhoused. Rising rent, however, forced him to resort to living in cars and RVs. He's been on the streets since 2017. #Homeless
Advocates have outlined steps to ease the housing crisis — but it all depends on how legislators divvy the budget.
Seattle and King County have used all their emergency housing vouchers and might receive more from areas that haven’t seen the same dramatic turnaround. The housing and homelessness authorities here have one of the best lease rates in the country.
2