Project downloads
- Bands of Green II
- A visionary plan for linear parks, boulevards and trails in the City of Seattle to be in place by 2025. Includes recommendations for trails, boulevards and open space networks, with two major new open-space systems: Lakes to Sound, and Duwamish River. (2007) The 2008 Seattle Parks and Green Spaces Levy included three Bands of Green trails.
Download Project ( PDF) - Feasibility Study of Inter-jurisdictional Housing Programs for Snohomish County
- Explores options for creating a new program enabling multiple jurisdictions to work together to expand affordable housing opportunities in Snohomish County. Examines afforable housing needs and the interest in an inter-jurisdictional program to create more such housing, and provides recommendations and a plan of action. (2009)
Download Project ( PDF) - Housing Affordability: Final Report and Recommendations from the Pierce County Housing Affordability Task Force
- Examines the affordable housing needs of Pierce County residents, and recommends priorities and strategies to increase the supply of affordable housing. (2007) This report received a Puget Sound Regional Council Vision 2020 Award for 2008.
Download Project ( PDF) - Moving to Higher Ground: Potential Roles for Philanthropy in Helping Washington’s Communities Cope with Disasters
- Summarizes strengths and gaps in the state disaster response system and explores roles the philanthropic sector can play. Prepared for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle Foundation and United Way of King County. (2009)
Download Project (1.8 mb PDF) - Parks and Green Spaces Levy Citizens’ Advisory Committee Final Report
- Summarizes the committee’s work in reviewing the existing needs for parks in the City of Seattle and presents a proposal for a parks ballot measure in November 2008. (2008)
Download Project ( PDF) - Quiet Crisis: Age Wave Maxes Out Affordable Housing, King County 2008 - 2025
- Presents trends of increasing need for low-income senior housing, and strategies for policy and services to fill these needs. Prepared for Aging and Disability Services; City of Seattle Office of Housing, and Human Services Department; Seattle Housing Authority; King County Housing Authority; and King County Housing & Community Development. (2009)
Download Project (349.5 kb PDF) - Sharing the Benefits of Building Green: A Study of the High Point Community
Assesses the “green” features of the High Point public housing project from three angles: (1) costs and benefits of the sustainability features; (2) the impact on residents’ attitudes and behaviors regarding conservation; and (3) the impact of public policies on both housing authorities and residents to conserve. The study proposes a new paradigm to get the most out of sustainability features in public housing. (2009)
Download Project (1.2 mb PDF)- Washington State Ferries - Long-Range Finances Final Report
- Reviews and makes recommendations about Ferries’ long-range capital plan. Prepared for the Ferries Financing Study of the state legislature’s Joint Transportation Committee. (2009)
Download Project (493.2 kb PDF) - Washington State Ferries - Vessel Sizing and Timing Report
- Analyzes the sizes of vessels needed to serve Puget Sound riders, and the timing of vessel building and retirements. Prepared for the Ferries Financing Study of the state legislature’s Joint Transportation Committee. (2009)
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