President's budget creates challenges
SEATTLE—March 7, 2005—In
early February, President Bush presented his draft of
the 2006 federal budget to Congress. The message for
low-income people in this budget is not a hopeful one.
Housing cuts from past budgets are solidified, and
additional cuts to programs serving the needs of
low-income people will stretch agencies to respond.
Click here to read more about the specifics of this
budget and the budgeting process.
Kroc Center may be added to
Rainier Vista
SEATTLE—March 7, 2005—A
generous bequest from the Ray and Joan Kroc Foundation
may make it possible for a significant new community
center to be built at Rainer Vista. The Krocs, who were
the founders of the McDonald's restaurant chain, are
providing $1.5 billion for community centers across the
country. The center being considered for Seattle would
cost around $30 million and would include facilities for
learning, recreation and the arts.
Click here for details.
Housing-for-sale
program enters new phase at NewHolly
SEATTLE—March 3, 2005—Interest
remains high in homes offered for sale in the Othello
Station area of NewHolly as Polygon Northwest continues
to build and offer new homes on the market. The homes
for sale program also took a step forward recently at
High Point and Rainier Vista, with the conclusion of the
sale of lots to neighborhood home builders at both these
sites.
Click here for more information.
