County must balance needs for housing and habitat
By Jerry Hall / For The Herald
Last year, Snohomish County and most of its cities adopted comprehensive plans laying out a community vision for the next 20 years.
This deliberate planning process included more than a year of public engagement that will, among other things, help guide local efforts to address our housing shortage. Snohomish County is projected to grow by more than 300,000 people by 2044 which will require an additional 143,000-plus new homes for current residents, newcomers, and future generations.
If we are to successfully confront the housing shortage in accordance with the Growth Management Act and our regional values of environmental stewardship, we need to ensure local regulations are effective and not working against these important goals.
There are many examples across Snohomish County of our local leaders working to lower barriers to adding much needed housing.
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