Crossposted from Cultivating Connections

Across Washington and here in King County, we’re seeing the devastating impacts of a changing climate on our communities, from wildfires to heat waves, ice storms, and polluted air. In response, we’re helping communities become more resilient by supporting affordable housing that withstands extreme weather events and environmental challenges.

“For us, creating affordable housing for everyone means that we’re not only providing homes to people who have been pushed out. We’re also mending the ties within and between communities that were severed by displacement and healing our environment through sustainable design and community planning that center the health of residents and our surrounding ecosystems,” said Sunaree Marshall, King County Housing and Community Development Division Director. “Lack of planning and funding for affordable housing and commercial space, paired with escalating real estate prices leads to displaced families and communities. When people are displaced, they typically move to less climate resilient locations – further from transit, community services, and cultural institutions.” Read more.