City of Redmond Earns Housing Development Consortium’s Community Champions Award

During the ninth annual Affordable Housing Week, the City of Redmond was honored with the Community Champions Award from the Housing Development Consortium (HDC). Mayor Angela Birney accepted the award on May 13, emphasizing the city's dedication to promoting affordable housing for all residents. The award recognizes Redmond's work in advancing racial equity and equitable development through collaborative efforts. The City has implemented a Housing Action Plan, which outlines strategies for increasing the supply and diversity of housing types while reducing development costs. Redmond has committed to planning for an additional 20,000 housing units by 2044, aligning with regional growth targets set by King County.

Birney stated that creating affordable housing opportunities requires collective action, and Redmond is committed to playing its part. The HDC aims to build and sustain a diverse network devoted to increasing equitable access to affordable homes. For more information about Redmond's housing initiatives, residents can visit the city's official website.