Resources
Lunch & Learn Recordings
Financing with LISC: Financing Opportunities & Key Criteria
Speaker: Michael Blumson, LISC Puget Sound | April 2026​
In this Lunch and Learn session, hear from LISC Puget Sound and their role in increasing the production and preservation of affordable housing. Together, we explored LISC’s real estate lending and financing options and shared how LISC advances affordable housing across the region, including a deeper dive into the tools and resources used to support impactful development.
"Why Should I Care?" - Comp Plans and How They Impact Affordable Housing Development
Speaker: Alex Brennan, Futurewise | March 2026​
Comprehensive Plans shape the future of our communities - from where housing can be built, to how dense it can be, to what infrastructure and investments support it. But too often, these documents feel technical, inaccessible, or disconnected from day-to-day housing work.
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In this Lunch & Learn session, Alex broke down why Comprehensive Plans matter - and why affordable housing advocates, developers, service providers, and community leaders should care.
Snohomish County Housing Affordability Data Update with Chris Collier
Speaker: Chris Collier, HASCO | February 2026​
In our February Lunch & Learn, Chris Collier from HASCO provided a timely, data-driven look at where our housing market stands in 2026. Grounded in the most recent available data, he broke down the trends shaping our region and what they mean for our community moving forward.