Developer panel shares obstacles to building affordable housing

Please join the Pierce County Council Human Services Committee as they hear from local developers and housing professionals about obstacles that they face when looking to build affordable housing in Pierce County. The meeting will take place on Monday, Oct. 28 at 1:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, 930 Tacoma Ave. S.,10th floor in Tacoma.

Earlier this year, the Pierce County Performance Audit Committee conducted a study to evaluate affordable housing policies and funding options. The study also provided recommendations on policy and funding opportunities that are viable for Pierce County.

Washington State Rep. Andrew Barkis will kickoff the discussion with a presentation on incentivized housing solutions. Following will be the Pierce County affordable housing panel which includes:

Greg Helle, Absher Construction
Brian Reeder, Reeder Management
Michael Mirra, Tacoma Housing Authority
Bill Riley, Gateway Real Estate

If you are unable to attend in person, you can stream it online at www.piercecountywa.gov or watch on channel 22 (Comcast and Click! Network) and on channel 20 (Rainier Connect).

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