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More than 50 spots are reserved for motor vehicles at the Evergreen Transit Center in northeast Vancouver. The site, which is staffed during the daytime and monitored by security at night, serves around 70 people on average. There are portable restrooms, handwashing stations and trash services at the parking area.

Clark County officials, nonprofits try four new approaches to homelessness

More than 50 spots are reserved for motor vehicles at the Evergreen Transit Center in northeast Vancouver. The site, which is staffed during the daytime and monitored by security at night, serves around 70 people on average. There are portable restrooms, handwashing stations and trash services at the parking area.

March 27, 2022, 6:05am Clark County Health

As number who are houseless climbs and shelters continue to be full, local officials, nonprofits turn to innovative programs Read story

Evergreen Habitat for Humanity Community Outreach Manager Heather Cochrun at Johnson Village, a plot of land beside Good Shephard Lutheran Church in east Vancouver that will soon be the site of nine new homes. Through the organizations new Habitat Home Trust, the homes will remain permanently affordable.

Evergreen Habitat for Humanity program targets affordable housing crisis

Evergreen Habitat for Humanity Community Outreach Manager Heather Cochrun at Johnson Village, a plot of land beside Good Shephard Lutheran Church in east Vancouver that will soon be the site of nine new homes. Through the organizations new Habitat Home Trust, the homes will remain permanently affordable.

March 8, 2022, 6:01am Clark County News

On a rainy Wednesday morning in early March, Evergreen Habitat for Humanity Community Outreach Manager Heather Cochrun went to visit Johnson Village, a plot of land beside Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in east Vancouver that will soon be the site of nine new homes. Read story

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February 26, 2022, 6:00am Business

In case you missed them, here are some of our top stories of the week. Read story

Among city planners' code recommendations is a move to incorporate more middle housing in Vancouver. City staff modeled some of their code recommendations from other Washington and Oregon cities, such as The Cottages at Robison Place in Battle Ground.

The affordability zone: Planners consider ways to give more people a shot at living in Vancouver

Among city planners' code recommendations is a move to incorporate more middle housing in Vancouver. City staff modeled some of their code recommendations from other Washington and Oregon cities, such as The Cottages at Robison Place in Battle Ground.

February 20, 2022, 6:05am Business

Vancouver planners are proposing sweeping changes to the city’s zoning regulations that will reimagine what it means to live in the growing city’s neighborhoods. Read story

Housing projects split $1.2 million in funding

February 8, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News

The Washington State Department of Commerce awarded two Vancouver affordable-housing projects a total of $1.2 million as part of a initiative to help fund 1,500 affordable housing units in the state. Read story

County to accept rent aid requests this week

February 1, 2022, 6:03am Clark County News

Clark County will accept applications for 400 households to receive rental assistance, including for rents in arrears, beginning at noon Wednesday. Read story

One set of housing recommendations is specific to Highway 99, which would exempt some affordable housing projects from certain design standards and would apply new development standards instead.

Clark County housing advisory group outlines options

One set of housing recommendations is specific to Highway 99, which would exempt some affordable housing projects from certain design standards and would apply new development standards instead.

January 25, 2022, 6:45pm Clark County News

Tuesday was the county Housing Options Study and Action Plan advisory group’s final meeting before making its recommendations to the Clark County Council and planning commission. The group has identified 51 near- and long-term recommendations, each of which are divided into four categories: housing options, affordable housing, programs and partnerships,… Read story

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Vancouver eyes more affordable housing

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January 22, 2022, 2:28pm Clark County News

Vancouver city staff presented nine proposed updates to zoning codes during a virtual open house Tuesday that would allow more development of affordable housing. Read story

Vancouver seeks input for city housing code changes

January 6, 2022, 6:01am Business

The city of Vancouver will host a virtual open house from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 18 to receive public input on proposed zoning code updates. Read story

Construction is underway on 69 affordable apartments next to PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. Units will be reserved for families earning less than half the median local income.

Affordable housing being built adjacent to PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center

Construction is underway on 69 affordable apartments next to PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. Units will be reserved for families earning less than half the median local income.

December 21, 2021, 6:02am Business

A new affordable housing community will be opening adjacent to PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center next summer. PeaceHealth and Mercy Housing Northwest recently celebrated a ground-breaking at the site. Read story