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Clark County Council members, from left, Temple Lentz, Gary Medvigy and Richard Rylander Jr., attend the hearing on an interim land-use ordinance in person July 5, 2022.

Clark County Council OKs interim ordinance easing rules on space for recreation, landscaping

Clark County Council members, from left, Temple Lentz, Gary Medvigy and Richard Rylander Jr., attend the hearing on an interim land-use ordinance in person July 5, 2022.

July 5, 2022, 6:18pm Business

The Clark County Council on Tuesday passed an interim ordinance that would allow developers to set aside less space in multifamily projects for outdoor recreation or landscaping, possibly freeing up space to build more housing units. Read story

Patrick Quinton, Vancouver economic development director, said the city is not keeping pace with the demand for affordable housing, as the stock is low and prices are unattainable.

Vancouver mulls code changes to address housing shortage

Patrick Quinton, Vancouver economic development director, said the city is not keeping pace with the demand for affordable housing, as the stock is low and prices are unattainable.

June 28, 2022, 6:28pm Clark County News

As Vancouver’s population grows and its affordable residential stock remains slim, city staff continue to discuss what government can do, and residents share their concerns. Read story

"I don't want to set the expectation that if a camp is being cleared that it will never set up again in a particular location, because that likely won't be the case, because we still don't have enough shelter space for people," said Jamie Spinelli. Until enough shelter space is available, the city of Vancouver's Homeless Assistance Response Team will focus on keeping camps smaller and cleaner. Camps will no longer be allowed to block streets or sidewalks.

Vancouver starts removing, cleaning homeless camps

"I don't want to set the expectation that if a camp is being cleared that it will never set up again in a particular location, because that likely won't be the case, because we still don't have enough shelter space for people," said Jamie Spinelli. Until enough shelter space is available, the city of Vancouver's Homeless Assistance Response Team will focus on keeping camps smaller and cleaner. Camps will no longer be allowed to block streets or sidewalks.

May 22, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

In early April, large homeless encampments could be found throughout Vancouver. Roughly 40 campers clustered near the Share House in west Vancouver, and about 25 people lived at an encampment north of Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard, where Northeast Chkalov Drive turns into 112th Avenue. Read story

The Clark County Council voted Tuesday night to move forward with a plan to address the area's housing shortage.

Clark County Council moves forward with affordable-housing plan

The Clark County Council voted Tuesday night to move forward with a plan to address the area's housing shortage.

May 18, 2022, 7:50pm Clark County News

Clark County is moving forward with its plan to address the affordable-housing crunch within Vancouver’s urban growth area. Read story

New single-family subdivisions under construction include this Pacific Lifestyle Homes project at the intersection of Northwest 179th Street and Northwest 11th Avenue.

Can Clark County housing be made affordable?

New single-family subdivisions under construction include this Pacific Lifestyle Homes project at the intersection of Northwest 179th Street and Northwest 11th Avenue.

May 14, 2022, 5:19pm Clark County News

It’s no secret that many Clark County residents struggle to find affordable housing. Both rental and purchase prices have continued to climb while the supply of available housing has dwindled. Read story

Clark County receives housing grants

April 28, 2022, 6:05am Business

The Washington State Department of Commerce awarded two grants to Clark County programs aiming to support affordable housing. Read story

Comments sought for Vancouver housing plan

April 7, 2022, 6:00am Clark County News Free

Vancouver residents are invited to review the city’s nearly yearlong plan for housing and community development and provide comments to the Vancouver City Council on May 2. Read story

Housing options work session set for April 7

April 2, 2022, 6:03am Clark County News Free

The Clark County Planning Commission will host a virtual work session followed by a public hearing on the county’s Housing Options Study and Action Plan. Read story

Michael Wilkerson from EcoNorthwest, an economic consulting firm, will lead a workshop on policy framework as it relates to housing affordability and availability in Vancouver.

Vancouver City Council focuses on affordable housing

Michael Wilkerson from EcoNorthwest, an economic consulting firm, will lead a workshop on policy framework as it relates to housing affordability and availability in Vancouver.

March 29, 2022, 6:11pm Clark County News

Six years after the city of Vancouver declared a housing emergency for low-income households, city staff believe they are making meaningful steps to resolve the crisis. Read story

The old Lieser School is set for demolition to make way for a new fire station, affordable housing units, social services classrooms and a new park, according to the Vancouver Housing Authority.

Old Lieser School set for demolition

The old Lieser School is set for demolition to make way for a new fire station, affordable housing units, social services classrooms and a new park, according to the Vancouver Housing Authority.

March 29, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

The old Lieser School is set for demolition to make way for a new fire station, affordable housing units, social services classrooms and a new park, according to the Vancouver Housing Authority. Read story