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Following is a selection of recent articles highlighting ARCH and local housing issues.  Where available, links are provided to the source document.  A link to an archive of articles is found at the bottom of the page .

2006-7-21                                                                                                                                  Greenbrier Heights "model" community  The affordability, design and family-friendly atmosphere that Greenbrier Heights offers its residents won the neighborhood and the seven-member partnership that built it a commendation from Gov. Christine Gregoire last month.
Nathan Hurst, Seattle Times
2006-2-28                                                                                                                                         Lower-income loans are out there for first-time home buyers Local and statewide home-buying assistance programs are available to assist lower- to middle-income earners to achieve homeownership.  Here is a printable guide to local and state-wide housing assistance programs.
Deborah Bach, Seattle PI

2005-12-28
Low-income housing gets $10.4 million in aid King County announced $10.4 million in local and federal grants that will provide low-income housing.  This includes $300,000 to A Regional Coalition for Housing for downpayment assistance loans for first time homebuyers.
Ashley Bach, Seattle Times

2005-12-18
State's housing affordability gap widens The National Low Income Housing Coalition documents the disparity between wages and rents by calculating the number of hours a minimum-wage worker must work to afford an apartment.   
Elizabeth Rhodes, Seattle Times

2005-10-01
Accessory dwelling units provide a home within a home ADUs are a type of housing that is catching on, particularly in East King County where ARCH is spearheading an effort to increase affordable housing by showing homeowners how they can make the homes-within-homes work for them. 
Elizabeth Rhodes, Seattle Times

2005-07-12
Cottage housing: Demand strong for nontraditional homes Two Kirkland innovative housing demonstration projects, Danielson Grove and Kirkland Bungalows, test demand for alternatives to suburban subdivisions. 
Lori Varosh, King County Journal

2005-02-07
The plight of Puget Sound's working poor  In King and Snohomish counties -- the state's most prosperous region -- nearly 300,000 people live in poverty even though at least one family member works full time. This special report takes a closer look at the region's working poor and the challenges they face.
Special Report, Seattle P-I

2004-07-28
Grant broadens the reach of ARCH ARCH has received the first Fannie Mae Foundation Innovations in American Government Award in Affordable Housing, which includes a $25,000 grant to expand its program.  
Leslie Fulbright, Seattle Times Eastside Bureau
7-28-2004 Press Release, Innovations Award, Harvard & Fannie Mae Foundation
7-28-2004 Press Release, A Regional Coalition for Housing

More information at ARCH Awards and Recognition

link to ARCH News Archive  
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