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Local & Statewide Housing Policy: Updates, Outcomes and What’s Ahead

Presented by: Rico Quirindongo, AIA, Director, Office of Planning and Community Development | City of Seattle and Nicholas Carr, Senior Policy Advisor for Housing | Office of Governor Bob Ferguson

AIA/CES (HSW) Learning Units: 1.0 Hours

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Course release date: July 2025

This course, part of a 5-course series filmed live at AIA Seattle’s 2025 Housing Forum, examines the evolving housing policies and planning initiatives across Washington State, with a particular focus on King County and Seattle. Presenters from the City of Seattle and the Office of Governor Bob Ferson discuss key legislative outcomes from the recent session that directly impact housing development and affordability.

The session also provides critical updates from the One Seattle Comprehensive Plan, which outlines the City’s long-term vision for sustainable growth and community development. The speakers delve into the various housing opportunities available and explore innovative solutions and strategies that will redefine our concept of what “home” means in today’s context. The presenters provide comprehensive analysis for a more inclusive and equitable housing landscape.

This course presented by Rico Quirindongo, AIA, Director, Office of Planning and Community Development | City of Seattle, and Nicholas Carr, Senior Policy Advisor for Housing | Office of Governor Bob Ferguson.


Course Prices: $30 AIA members, $45 non-members (or purchase the 5-part series and save more than 20%)

(This continuing education course is licensed for viewing to a single individual. For discounted group viewing rates, please email Melissa@aecKnowledge.com or call 415.755.3058.)

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This course is part of a special package consisting of the following courses:

6.5 AIA/LU's (HSW units). SAVE OVER 25% by purchasing the 5-part series. ($130 AIA members, $195* non-members)

The housing landscape is constantly evolving—driven by new policies, shifting urban needs, and the complexities of implementation—especially following recent legislative updates and the proposed One Seattle Plan.

Transformative Housing: From Policy to Practice examines housing opportunities for creating a future of abundant, high-quality, diverse, and sustainable housing options in Seattle and beyond. Through deep dives into missing middle housing, homeownership, transit-oriented development, and social housing, this year’s forum takee a critical yet hopeful look at what’s working, what’s not, and what’s next for housing policy and design.

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