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The Whatcom Housing Alliance is thrilled to announce the return of Housing Week – a series of 15 events held from October 14th  to 17th. Scheduled events include:Tours of the Lighthouse Mission, North Haven Tiny Home Community, Way Station, and Middle Housing in the Lettered StreetsWorkshops focused on building and renting ADUs, cohousing, and aging in placePresentations on housing legislation and resilient affordable housingVisit our website for a full schedule and to register for these…See More

The Green Building Slam has been a community favorite for years, and it’s back again this winter! Join us on December 13th at the Wild Buffalo. The Slam is a fast-paced presentation style event that is known for the incredible networking opportunities with local green building experts and enthusiasts.The Slam attracts local architects, builders, homeowners, energy efficiency experts, real estate professionals, interior designers, and green building enthusiasts like yourself. No matter how…See More

The eighth annual Whatcom Housing Week provides an essential opportunity for all stakeholders, including government agencies, businesses, nonprofits, and the community at large, to come together to find innovative and sustainable solutions to the housing crisis. Whatcom Housing Week seeks to create a platform for collaboration and education, empowering individuals and organizations to make a positive impact on the housing situation in our region. There will be 17 events over the course of the…See More

To kick off Food Waste Prevention Week, our Toward Zero Waste team is co-hosting a food waste trivia night at 'Ono Kitchen and Bar). Put your food waste and composting knowledge to the test to win exciting prizes and have fun!See More

On February 1st, we’ll be honored to host City of Spokane’s Director of Planning Services, Spencer Gardner to learn about their unique legislatives and planning success to become one of the most successful cities in the United States to legalize new housing.Even before Washington State’s historical middle housing bill, HB 1110 was passed, the city of Spokane was hard at work developing the framework for innovative middle housing laws. In November 2023, Spokane City Council put the last piece…See More

Join the Whatcom Housing Alliance and our partner organizations for Whatcom Housing Week 2023: a series of events that build awareness and support for innovative housing solutions. Learn, engage, discuss, and feel empowered.Visit whatcomhousingalliance.org/projects/whatcom-housing-week/ for a full schedule of events.See More

The Green Building Slam has been a community favorite for years, and it's back again this fall! Join us on September 22nd at The Underground Nightclub.The Slam attracts local architects, builders, homeowners, energy efficiency experts, real estate professionals, interior designers, and green building enthusiasts like yourself. No matter how involved and interested you are in the green building industry, this event will inspire, educate, and spark productive conversations about how to reduce…See More