Development
Clark County to reduce staff and services linked to development
October 8, 2008 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
Vancouver, WA - October 8, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — With the continuing sharp downturn in building permits and development applications, Clark County is preparing to reduce hours at permit centers in Vancouver and Battle Ground effective Nov. 3.
Winners of Economic Development and Workforce Best Practices awards announced
September 4, 2008 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
Lynnwood, WA - September 4, 2008- (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Chris Gregoire today announced the winners of the 2008 Economic Development and Workforce Best Practices awards. Five projects were recognized as models of success in workforce and economic development at the Governor’s Economic and Workforce Development Conference.
State Awards More Than $32 Million for Affordable Housing Projects
July 1, 2008 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
OLYMPIA, WA- The Washington State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED) has awarded more than $32 million for 25 multifamily affordable housing projects in 12 Washington counties. A total of 1,084 housing units and 27 beds in facilities serving vulnerable populations will be created in Snohomish, King, Whitman, Jefferson, Pierce, Thurston, Walla Walla, […]
Northgate Buildings Win the Gold
May 12, 2008 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
SEATTLE, 06 May 2008 - Mayor Nickels announced today that two city facilities in Northgate won environmental awards from the U.S. Green Building Council. The Northgate Community Center and the Northgate Branch Library, co-located on a campus in northeast Seattle, have earned a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) gold ratings.
State Awards More Than $6 Million for Affordable Homeownership Projects
April 20, 2008 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
OLYMPIA, WA- The state Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED) recently awarded more than $6 million for 16 homeownership projects in 23 Washington counties. A total of 157 units of affordable housing will be created or preserved in Jefferson, Clallam, Whatcom, Island, San Juan, Yakima, Grays Harbor, Pacific, Whitman, Klickitat, Skamania, Walla Walla, […]
Seattle Parks To Host A Public Meeting On Property Acquisition For New Ballard Park
March 15, 2008 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
Seattle Parks and Recreation will host a meeting to discuss a new park acquisition for the Ballard community. The meeting will take place on Thursday, March 27, 2008 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the Ballard Boys & Girls Club located at 1767 NW 64th St., Seattle, WA 98107. During this meeting Parks will provide […]
First Industrial Realty Trust Acquires 261 Acre Site in Seattle/Tacoma Market to Develop ‘First Park Northwest Landing’
January 10, 2008 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
Unique Site in DuPont, WA for Customers Seeking Distribution and Light Industrial Space
CHICAGO, Jan. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FR), a leading provider of industrial real estate supply chain solutions, today announced that it has acquired a 261 acre land site in DuPont, WA serving the Seattle/Tacoma region. The land acquisition […]
New Jobs and Housing Booming in South Lake Union
November 28, 2007 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
Mayor’s Action Agenda paying off with new jobs, homes outpacing projections SEATTLE, WA, Nov. 28, 2007 - Mayor Greg Nickels announced today job and housing growth in South Lake Union since 2004 is outpacing projections, showing that his Action Agenda to create new opportunities to live, work and play in the neighborhood is paying off.
Community feedback sought on future use of Clark County building
November 21, 2007 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
Battle Ground building use must meet CDBG standards
Battle Ground, WA., November 20, 2007 – Community feedback is being sought for the future use of a Clark County building located at 701 E. Main Street, Battle Ground. One of the building’s current tenants, Children’s Home Society of Washington, will be re-locating to another site providing space for new tenants.
Agreement on Lora Lake Apartments will bring housing and economic development opportunities to City of Burien
November 6, 2007 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
Seattle, WA, Nov. 6, 2007 — Lora Lake Apartments in Burien will be preserved for affordable housing in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that was approved by the Burien City Council in a 4 to 2 vote last night.