POLICY WORK

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Redmond Inclusionary Requirements COMMENTS

January 10, 2024

EMPG reiterates our concerns to the 12.5% at 50% inclusionary requirements that the city is proposing for the Overlake subarea.

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Redmond Planning Commission LETTER

November 15, 2023

Letter expresses appreciation for Redmond’s efforts on affordable housing but raises concerns about proposed parking, AMI thresholds, and phased inclusionary requirements.

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EMPG / PLUSH Advocacy Effort Update

October 22, 2023

Advocacy update on PLUSH / EMPG housing and construction issues- September 2023.

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Feedback to Redmond housing model

July 31, 2023

EMPG provides specific feedback to the Community Attributes housing model commissioned by the City of Redmond.

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Bellevue City Council DEIS Comment Letter

July 17, 2023

Encouraging diverse scenarios in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for Bellevue Comprehensive Plan update, emphasizing Wilburton, affordable housing, Bel-Red, neighborhood centers, and office area flexibility.

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Redmond 2050 housing element letter

July 11, 2023

EMPG voices concerns about Redmond’s inclusionary housing policies, advocating for affordability, criticizing hindrances to development, and emphasizing collaboration with decision-makers.

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Kirkland Planning Commission Housing Letter

June 30, 2023

A consortium of developers urges Kirkland Planning Commission to maintain the 10% mandatory requirement at 50% area median income to support housing production and consider changes through the Comprehensive Plan process.

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Kirkland 85th Station Area Plan Presentation

June 30, 2023

Slide deck presented to Kirkland city staff and elected officials on Station Area Plan.

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Bellevue Planning Commission DEIS Comment

June 27, 2023

Chamber supports wide scenario study for Bellevue Comprehensive Plan update in Final EIS, emphasizing affordable housing, Bel-Red, Crossroads, Factoria, Eastgate, office centers, undefined center, and transit stops.

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Bellevue Planning Commission DEIS Comment Letter

June 21, 2023

Letter appreciates efforts on sustainable growth policies, supports collaborative stakeholder process in Comprehensive Plan Update. Advocates for incentive-based affordable housing approach over mandatory inclusionary zoning. Requests comparative analysis and disclosure of data.