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Seattle Voted Yes on Prop 1A (aka I-137) to fund social housing! Seattle voted Yes on I-135 🗳️ | Advocating for Social Housing 🏘️ better land use & climate action. linktr.ee/houseourneighbors

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Washingtonians for Public Banking @waforpublicbanking.bsky.social · 23h
North Dakota’s Bank Earned the State $231.8 Million Last Year. Here Is What the Same Bank Would Have Earned Yours. "The profit a state bank would’ve earned in 2025: California $2.26 billion, Texas $1.78 billion, New York $1.04 billion" cmarmitage.substack.com/p/north-dako...
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North Dakota’s Bank Earned the State $231.8 Million Last Year. Here Is What the Same Bank Would Have Earned Yours.
One formula, 49 states, each figure built from the state’s own treasury records. The profit a state bank would’ve earned in 2025: California $2.26 billion, Texas $1.78 billion, New York $1.04 billion
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 21h
Pretty rich considering that Prop 1B, sponsored by Rivera, would have made social housing duplicative, requiring revenue only be used for low income housing.
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
We're in Spokane next week for the Housing Washington Conference, and excited to co-host a social housing happy hour on Monday with CM Sarah Dixit and the Northwest Cooperative Development Center! Join us if you're in Spokane! bit.ly/SPOKANESOCIALHOUSING.
Event graphic, with colorful illustration of multi-family housing and text: You’re invited to our Social Housing Happy Hour! Join Council Member Dixit, House Our Neighbors and Northwest Cooperative Development Center for a conversation about our study trip to Vienna, and how social housing can play a big role in making our city more affordable and vibrant! Monday October 19 5:30-7 pm, 19 W Main Ave
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Public banking kept coming up in our cohort in Vienna as a great source of low interest financing for many forms of non-market housing. Show WPB some love by becoming a monthly sustainer!
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Tomorrow! Join us on zoom for lunch and hear our Vienna report-back. We'll cover the different social housing typologies, what makes Vienna's social housing so successful, what they could do better, and what we are bringing home that shapes our upcoming work! Register: tinyurl.com/ViennaLL
Event graphic. Title: Lunch and Learn: Vienna Study Trip Report Back. Photo of study trip participants. Text: Wednesday, October 14, noon-1 pm.
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Join us next Wed on zoom for a recap of our Vienna study trip! We'll cover the different forms of social housing in Vienna, how their social services keep people in social housing, where Vienna can still do better, and what lessons we are bringing home to Washington. tinyurl.com/ViennaLL
Event graphic. Title: Lunch and Learn: Vienna Study Trip Report Back. Photo of study trip participants. Text: Wednesday, October 14, noon-1 pm.
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Seattle Social Housing Developer @seasocialhousing.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Elara at the Market, our first building, is tucked between some of the best amenities and resources our city has to offer! Because social housing should be connected to transit, food, healthcare and community hubs.
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
We are back from an energizing, inspiring, and productive week in Vienna, where we were joined by 30 housing professionals, advocates, and policy makers to dive into how Vienna maintains 45% of its housing as social housing. Join us on Zoom Oct 14 for the full report-back! tinyurl.com/HONvienna2026
Photos from top to bottom, left to right: Alt-Erlaa social housing development, tenant voices panel, model of the master planned Seestadt neighborhood, group photo at Seestadt, tour of iconic municipal housing building Karl Marx Hof, sociocracy workshop, tour of Sonndvendviertel neighborhood social housing, presentation from Austria's Chamber of Labor
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
We just visited Seestadt last week - this would be dreamy!
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Last day! 😢 Today is all about reflections and action items to take home. We can't wait to share with all of you!
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Day 4! Today: Race and Immigration, and tenant voices. Racism and discrimination are very present in Austria, and with a rising right wing movement immigrant populations are facing more hostility.
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Day 3! Taking the train out to Seestadt, a transit oriented development of 10,000 units. Today we will learn from social service agencies about the systems in place to keep Vienna residents housed and supported, including eviction protection. More on IG!
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
We're off and running on Day 2! Today we are based at Gleis 21, a co-op within the social housing neighborhood where we are staying. Learning about land banking, sustainability, and the limited profit form of social housing.
Participants seated in the cafe space of Gleis 21
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The HON delegation is in Vienna! We're already inspired, generating ideas and questions, and eager to dive in. Make sure you follow along this week as we post about what we're learning!
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Good morning from Vienna! Yesterday HON had an informal kick off to our 2026 Vienna Social Housing Study Trip. Today we start our formal learning, joined by 25 amazing housing leaders from across Washington State. We'll share tidbits here to bring you along the journey!
Part of the study group on a tour in Vienna's City Center
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
What policies allow both trees and housing to flourish? Check out this piece co-authored by HON's Jeff Paul!
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Last night we broke ground on a Blueprint to Build our movement. Thank you to everyone who packed Washington Hall! HOLLIS, Natalia Sotelo, and emcee Alexis Mercedes Rinck brought it. We're not slowing down: we'll be pushing to bring on new Activators the rest of this year. Link in bio!
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AMR - Alexis Mercedes Rinck @alexis4seattle.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Having a blast with @houseourneighbors.bsky.social and @juliareedwa.bsky.social tonight!
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
HON staff are busily preparing for our big night tomorrow! while Housey warms up the brushes for our live painting project. TOMORROW Sept 10 Washington Hall 6-8PM Free drink ticket if you arrive before 6:30! Food, Community, Music, Art, & a shared vision for a city we can all afford!
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
New series: Why does social housing matter to you? 🏡 First up is Joy Randall, member of HON's Steering Committee. She says: Social housing is cross-class, permanently affordable, and publicly owned. Housing is a human right!
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
One week until Blueprint to Build! We're so ready to gather with our community over some soul food catered by Chef Kenya Spears of @foodofessence_foe , a local favorite. We know it'll be a hit and are so excited to enjoy the menu with you! Be sure to RSVP at the link in bio!
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Limited Edition Housey Tote just dropped! Join or increase your Social Housing Activators monthly gift by Sept. 10 and get yours. Recurring donors keep HON funded and our social housing wins growing. Help us reach 50 new or increased gifts. Join for just $5/month! Sign up at the link in bio!
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
10 DAYS TO GO! Last year, we celebrated passing the Social Housing Tax. Today, 160+ Activators are growing the movement, Seattle’s first social housing building has been acquired, and we’re ready to build across the city. Join us Sept. 10 at Washington Hall. RSVP in bio!
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
10 Days until Blueprint to Build! Our movement's growing & we're building our Social Housing future through the work happening at House Our Neighbors. Come through, enjoy some soul food from Food of Essence (plenty of vegan options) & dance with local artist HOLLIS! Free Registration! Link in Bio!
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Seattle Social Housing Developer @seasocialhousing.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
These units will be forever publicly owned, permanently affordable and climate forward! With single-family homes being so expensive, it’s important families have options for stable living environments where fostering community is possible.
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Who wants a limited edition super cute Housey tote bag! On order for our Sept 10 fundraiser. To snag one, become a recurring donor aka Social Housing Activator to snag one, or increase your existing donation! www.houseourneighbors.org/social-housi....
manufacturer proof of a tote bag: Canvas color with dark green handles, orange and dark green Housey in a hard hat, tool belt, googles, and work boots with a hammer in their hand. Orange frame of a building under construction in the background with lettering: "Social Housing Activator", and some wood planks on the ground
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Mayor Katie B. Wilson @mayor.seattle.gov · 06/08/2026
Rental junk fee surveys sure are popular! The Seattle Times wants to hear from you, just like I did back in February. Please share your own junk fee experiences — and get ready to support Councilmember Foster and I’s legislation on Tuesday in front of the City Council!
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Seattle renters, what ‘junk’ fees do you pay?
Does your landlord charge fees on top of rent? Tell us about it.
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
This week's teaser for our Sept 10 fundraiser: A live set and DJ set from Grammy award winning artist HOLLIS! And, delicious soul food from a local small business, Food of Essence. Join us for good vibes, good food, and good company! tinyurl.com/HONB2B
Colorful background with construction framing. Title: Blueprint to Build: Our Social Housing Future. Sept 10, 6 pm, Washington Hall. Text: Live/DJ set from HOLLIS. HOLLIS is an independent recording artist and performer who got her musical start in Seattle’s hip-hop community. Her music weaves indie, alternative, pop and electronic textures with ethereal vocals and rich poetic lyricism.
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
So excited to feature the deep knowledge and experience of our very own Organizer, Amanda Lynn, on our next Lunch & Learn. Join us August 19 to dive into REET and how it relates to social housing! Register for the zoom: tinyurl.com/HONAugLL
Colorful illustration of a dense and green city in the background. Title: Lunch & Learn: Washington's Real Estate Excise Tax. Text: With Amanda Lynn, Organizer, House Our Neighbors. Wednesday, August 19, noon -1 pm
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Our Activator social is coming up Wed! Come tour a co-housing community, chat with SSHD staff, and enter a raffle for tickets to disPLACE, a contemporary chamber opera that explores a story of gentrification in the ID. Check your email if you're an Activator or join today! tinyurl.com/ActivatorHON
Event graphic with city-scape header, Social Housing Activator Housey graphic, and text: "Social Housing Activator Summer Social! With staff from Seattle Social Housing Developer. Wednesday, August 5, 5:30 - 7:30, Central District."
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publicporpoise.bsky.social @publicporpoise.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Hey Seattle, We can do this too! Come out to @waforpublicbanking.bsky.social and @moneyontheleft.bsky.social public banking round table! RSVP link 👇
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Seattle’s Public Banking Roundtable — waforpublicbanking.org
Seattle’s Public Banking Roundtable
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
WE WON! Council voted 5-4 to close the loophole allowing a handful of well-funded groups stall our Comp Plan & dense, climate resilient housing for years. This win belongs to everyone who testified, called, and packed City Hall for our city & planet. Thank You! www.theurbanist.org/seattle-coun...
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Seattle Council Reins In Growth Plan Appeals in Narrow Vote
The 5-4 vote means city-level appeals that have delayed significant citywide zoning changes in the past will instead be directed to Superior Court of a state growth hearings board. The proposal had pr...
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Let's goooo! Which neighborhood do you hope these new social housing sites will be built?
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
We're excited to announce a special panel for our Sept 10 fundraiser Blueprint to Build: Our Social Housing Future! Featuring @seasocialhousing.bsky.social reps who are building a groundbreaking resident governance model, and moderated by @tammymorales.bsky.social. RSVP: tinyurl.com/HONB2B
Colorful background with wood construction framing in the foreground. With photos of the moderator, Tammy Morales, Former Seattle City Council Member, and panelists from SSHD Janea Jackson (COO), Veronique Harris (Resident Liaison), and Olivia Butkowski (Board). With text "Blueprint to Build: Our Social Housing Future, Special Panel on SSHD Resident Governance Model"
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Calling all Social Housing Activators to our August summer social with SSHD staff! If you're an Activator and didn't get our email invite yesterday dm us. There will be food, drinks, and tours of a very cool co-housing complex. Become a member to join us! www.houseourneighbors.org/social-housi...
event graphic with city-scape header graphic, Social Housing Activator Housey logo, and text: Social Housing Activator Summer Social! With staff from Seattle Social Housing Developer. Wednesday, August 5, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, Central District
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Soundside tours Elara at the Market with Tiffani McCoy, CEO of SSHD to check out the first mixed-income, permanently affordable social housing in Seattle--funded by the tax on $1M+ salaries voters approved. The proof of concept is here. Check out the podcast! www.kuow.org/soundside/20...
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Take a tour of Seattle's first ever social housing building
Seattle's Social Housing Developer purchased its first building in June. It's received 10,000 applications to live there.
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Registration is open for our second annual fundraiser: Blueprint to Build. This year, social housing went from an idea to reality - now it's time to scale and also celebrate our over 160 Social Housing Activators who made it happen. There will be food, music, art and more! Join us tinyurl.com/HONB2B
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Blueprint to Build: Our Social Housing Future
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Reserve your spot before these amazing events fill up! @tiffanimc.bsky.social is speaking at the Seattle event!
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Don't forget to register for this zoom session next week! tinyurl.com/July14Learn
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: How Wealth Inequality Impacts Housing Costs. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: How Wealth Inequality Impacts Housing Costs. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Community picnic in Cal Anderson on July 14th at 5pm! We're entering a new era in the social housing movement, so come hear the tea on how you can continue to support our vision for a Seattle where social housing is in every neighborhood, ensuring everyone can afford to live and thrive in this city.
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
We live in a staggeringly unequal society, with historic wealth inequality. Its enormous impacts on our economy, lives, and children's future deeply impacts the cost of housing. Join Rian Watt, E.D. of EOI, for a deep dive into inequality and how social housing fights back. tinyurl.com/July14Learn
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
New Volunteer opportunities just dropped! Comp Plan work may be on hold, but Social Housing isn't. We're making sure all of Seattle knows what social housing is, why it works, and what it means for affordability, climate resilience, and thriving communities. linktr.ee/houseourneig...
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Did you know North Dakota has the only state public bank in the country? Here are 3 amazing opportunities to learn about banks that work FOR the people from their current CEO. Tacoma 7/21: bit.ly/PB-Tacoma, Seattle 7/22: bit.ly/Seattle-PB, Bellingham 7/23: bit.ly/PB-Bellingham.
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Washington's Public Banking Future: Featuring Don Morgan and Yasmin Trudeau
Hear President of the Bank of North Dakota Don Morgan and State Senator Yasmin Trudeau discuss Washington's public banking future!
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Tonight at 6 pm! Register for zoom link: tinyurl.com/uwgeog469
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
HON is getting the word out about Social Housing and we need your help! We'll be at Georgetown Carnival this weekend talking with neighbors about our current efforts in the Comprehensive Plan and the future of Social Housing across Seattle! Sign up Below! forms.gle/pCaGoudJQdVF...
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Pop up event! A group of UW students partnered with us for their GIS class to analyze and map air and noise pollution data with current and proposed zoning for the Comp Plan. It's impressive work and we want to share it with you all this Wed 6 pm on zoom! Register: tinyurl.com/uwgeog469
photo from UW class presentation: 3 students standing at the front of the room with title slides "House our Neighbors: Housing, Zoning, and Environmental Equity"
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
We're opening up a wait list for our Vienna Social Housing Study trip in September! If spots open up, we'll pull from the wait list, but please note these attendees will need to cover their own costs. Learn more and sign up here: tinyurl.com/viennawaitlist
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Join us for HON's monthly Happy Hour! We're headed to Belltown to celebrate the first Seattle Social Housing Acquisition at Ohana! This is a great chance to meet people, share ideas, and build community in a relaxed setting. RSVP HERE: forms.gle/bYwk5b7nz1Bs...
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
This weekend, we'll be at Pride in the Park talking with neighbors about social housing in Seattle and the work ahead to make it a reality for everyone. Join us! Whether you're a longtime supporter or just curious to learn more, we'd love to see you at the table. forms.gle/DHKNPhQTm7Y3...
Blue Flyer with Rainbow & Graphics of Housey, Trees, and People Tabling. Text says: "Table at Pride with HON!" "June 6th, Volunteer Park, 12PM-3PM, Sign Up Link IN Bio!"
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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Last September we launched our Social Housing Activator program at Homegrown. This year, we celebrate our members and scale the program at Blueprint to Build. Sept 10, 6 pm at Washington Hall. Music! Food! Art! Save the date and stay tuned for more details to come!
Graphic with a construction theme: wood framing, construction cone, Housey with a toolbelt, safety glasses, and hard hat standing on a wood pallet. Text: "Save the Date. Blueprint to Build: Our Social Housing Future. Thursday, September 10, 6 pm, Washington Hall"
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