Whatcom County Planning Commission Challenges Bellingham's $133M Low-Income Housing Plan
Meeting: Whatcom County Planning CommissionDate: January 22, 2026Meeting Type: Final Public Hearing...
Bellingham WA: 20 Years of Systematic Growth Obstruction
Over 20 years, Bellingham: - Promised to annex 15 Urban Growth Areas for housing, yet annexed 0,...
When Regulation Crowds Out Families: The Inevitable Rise of Institutional Homebuyers
Executive Summary
In January 2026, a clear market pattern has emerged across high-regulation...
Why Income-Based Housing Assistance Loses with Land-Use Restrictions
Executive Summary
Housing affordability debates often shift from land-use policy to subsidy...
Buildable Land vs. Paper Capacity: Why Bellingham’s Housing Math Doesn’t Add Up
Introduction: Why This Distinction Matters
Bellingham’s housing debate often centers on density —...
Bellingham's Housing Crisis
Introduction: The Story You’ve Been Told vs. The Truth You Haven’t
For years, Bellingham officials...
Real Briefing: Bellingham City Council Regular Meeting
December 8, 2025
Meeting Type: Regular City Council Meeting
Buildable Land vs. Policy Capacity in Bellingham, Washington
Prepared by:
Real Housing Reform InitiativeA Housing Policy Media Initiative
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Density Does Not Equal Affordability: Case Study
Executive Summary
This case study examines the relationship between increased residential density...
City of Bellingham Budget & Finance Committee — March 10, 2025
Permanent Civic Record & Context Preservation
Public records exist, but public understanding...