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Seattle Southside Chamber final survey results indicates 51% of respondents oppose DESC housing project
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. On Thursday, April 15, 2021, the Seattle Southside Chamber […]
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Celebrate DESC’s new supportive housing in Burien on Thursday, May 23
All are invited to the grand opening of DESC’s new Bloomside supportive housing location in Burien on Thursday, May 23, 2024. This will be a party for 95 new homes with full wrap-around […]
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Celebrate DESC’s new supportive housing in Burien on Thursday, May 23
All are invited to the grand opening of DESC’s new Bloomside supportive housing location in Burien on Thursday, May 23, 2024. This will be a celebration for 95 new homes with full […]
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DESC’s new Burien housing location has a name – ‘Bloomside’ – and will hold an Open House on Thursday, May 23
All are invited to help celebrate the completion of 95 new homes with full wrap-around services in Burien at an Open House for ‘Bloomside,’ DESC’s first permanent supportive housing outside […]
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DESC teaming with Minnesota company to finance Burien supportive housing project
Dominium – an affordable housing owner, developer and manager located in Minnesota – announced this week the closing of $38.5 million in financing for the upcoming Downtown Emergency Services Center (DESC) […]
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Lawsuit intended to stop DESC’s affordable Burien housing project dismissed
A lawsuit filed by a group of four Burien residents and business owners to stop the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) and the City of Burien from moving ahead on […]
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Judge allows DESC to intervene in lawsuit over housing project planned for downtown Burien
By Nicholas Johnson A judge on Monday (Jan. 31, 2022) granted the Downtown Emergency Service Center’s (DESC) motion to intervene as a defendant in a lawsuit that aims to stop […]
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City of Burien responds to lawsuit over housing project; Plaintiffs oppose DESC intervention
By Nicholas Johnson The city of Burien joined the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) on Tuesday (Jan. 25, 2022) in asking a judge to toss a lawsuit against the city […]
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DESC wades into lawsuit over housing project planned for downtown Burien
By Nicholas Johnson The Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) is asking to intervene as a defendant in a lawsuit against the city of Burien that aims to stop the Seattle-based […]
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Lawsuit aims to stop DESC project planned for downtown Burien, claims it’s not affordable housing
By Nicholas Johnson A downtown Burien housing project for single, disabled, formerly homeless and extremely low-income adults “will not provide affordable housing in the City of Burien,” according to a […]
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LETTER: Councilmember Schilling: ‘Why I voted yes on the DESC Affordable Housing Demonstration Pilot Proposal’
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The B-Town Blog, nor its staff:] Why […]
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Meetings on supportive housing, proposed DESC facility to be held June 8 & 14
Two meetings will be held soon on permanent supportive housing and the city’s Affordable Housing Demonstration Program Development: 1. TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2021: Housing Development Consortium and South King Housing and […]
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Burien Council votes to postpone approval of DESC Supportive Housing project until public hearing held
At Monday night’s regular Burien City Council, lawmakers voted 4-3 to table – or postpone – the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) Supportive Housing project as part of the city’s Affordable […]
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Seattle Southside Chamber releases preliminary results of its DESC affordable housing survey
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce recently released preliminary […]
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DESC provides responses to questions about its proposed Burien housing project
As many of our Readers may be aware, the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) is proposing building a Supportive Housing apartment building in Burien. An 8-story building with around 95 […]
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VIDEO: Watch DESC’s second informational meeting on proposed Burien affordable housing project
The Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) held its second online informational meeting about its proposed Burien low-income housing project on Tuesday night, Mar. 23, 2021. Around 62 participants tuned into […]
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Southside Chamber, Discover Burien seeking feedback on DESC affordable housing project in Burien
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce – along with […]
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LETTER: 66 community members show support for new DESC Burien housing project
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by verified residents. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The B-Town Blog, nor its staff:] The undersigned […]
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REMINDER: Second DESC affordable housing development info meeting is Tues., Mar. 23
REMINDER: Discover Burien and Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce invite all to an informational meeting to learn more about the proposed new DESC affordable housing development pending approval in Burien. […]
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DESC’s second informational meeting on its Burien housing project will be Tues., Mar. 23
The Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) will be hosting its second virtual informational meeting on its proposed Burien affordable housing project on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, from 6 – 7:30 […]
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VIDEO: Watch DESC’s online webinar about new low-income housing project in Burien
The Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) held an online meeting about its proposed Burien low-income housing project on Tuesday night, Feb. 23, 2021. Over 140 participants tuned into the public […]
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DESC planning new affordable housing development in Burien; public meeting will be Feb. 23
Seattle’s Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) is planning an affordable housing development in Burien at 801 SW 150th Street (map below) to create stable, supportive housing for vulnerable people experiencing […]
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Burien City Council advances STEP Housing and Property Tax proposal amid budget concerns
The Burien City Council’s Nov. 4, 2024 regular meeting focused on pressing local and state issues, exploring strategies to address the housing crisis, particularly the need for STEP housing. They […]
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Burien City Council discusses budget, Comp Plan, minimum wage initiative, housing & more at Monday’s meeting
The Burien City Council convened on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, to discuss the 2025-2026 budget, the city’s 2044 Comprehensive Plan, and a ballot initiative proposing to increase the minimum wage. […]
