April 2016
2016 Urban Housing Forum: Room for Growth
The Urban Housing Forum will examine how housing design and policy can serve as catalysts for livability and quality of place in an increasingly dense city. This full-day program will include presentations on innovative projects across scales and typologies; an exploration of new regulatory and development strategies; and an investigation into housing’s unique and significant role in shaping individual lives, creating a sense of community, and the overall design of the city. During the forum we will explore what it…
June 2023
Housing Now! Design / Access / Delivery
The Puget Sound Regional Council estimates the Seattle metro area needs 800,000 new homes by the year 2050, and the City of Seattle is preparing for the next Comprehensive Plan Update in 2024. What role will architects play in addressing this? How can we ensure the integration of new design solutions and policy interventions prioritize access, affordability, equity, and livability in rapidly changing neighborhoods? Housing Now! serves as a resonant theme as we address the pressing need for housing at…
June 2024
Housing: A Stage for Life
Housing: A Stage for Life seeks to respond to the evolving housing landscape and explore how housing can center specific community needs and support people through various life stages. This year’s program will spotlight policy interventions, innovative project case studies, community perspectives, and inspiring design that foreground users while addressing actionable solutions to develop more plentiful, quality, diverse, and sustainable housing options in Seattle and beyond. Read more
