July 20, 2015 SEATTLE WA
It’s no secret that Seattle’s rent prices have skyrocketed over
the last year, driving many inhabitants to flee the city in search of less
exorbitant rates (not looking at you Portland…) In the current conditions, a
450-foot studio with a view of a
piss-stained Chipotle in the greater Seattle area runs around $1,200 a month.
If this seems a little steep, don’t panic, because Seattle has a plan for you!
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| Artist's rendering of new Low Income Housing Units |
The Seattle Housing and Industry Tribunal recently announced
that they would be creating a series of low-income developments in the
University District as well as Downtown. These units will provide smaller than
average living conditions, with fewer amenities, but will only charge $700 a
month. “The units will be sparse, but will provide affordable and stylish
housing to those who really need it,” says Richard Whole, head of the
Functional Underpass initiative. Through use of minimal state funds, the
initiative hopes to be up and running in the next six months.
You've seen the floor-plans and images of the
proposed units. What do you think? Does this help alleviate the massive rent problem
Seattle has been facing? The Pattison Chronicle says yes!
--Ashton Macaulay, 899/month Income Reduced Rent Payer, B
ox Domicile Inhabitant
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