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What is the Cost of Homelessness?

Homelessness in Bellingham and Whatcom County has reached critical levels driven by high housing costs.

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After years of increasing homelessness, a shortage of affordable housing, and an intensely competitive rental market, the City of...

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With the need to accommodate population growth, wetland mitigation banks play a key role in balancing preservation with progress.

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Housing affordability and availability intersects with the economic, social and environmental sustainability of communities.

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Supply skeptics do not dispute the law of supply and demand for goods and services; but they do not believe it applies to housing.

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Office buildings in cities across the nation stand half-full or even completely empty. Yet, housing is in short supply.

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