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18 <br /> <br /> <br />Economy: The market and new development have an effect on housing in Kittitas County. <br />What are the potential or current THREATS <br />generated by this force of change on homelessness <br />and housing in Kittitas County? <br />What are the potential or current OPPORTUNITIES <br />generated by this force of change on homelessness <br />and housing in Kittitas County? <br />• “Housing boom” has led to an increase in home <br />prices and higher rents <br />• Suncadia development creates high cost <br />housing, low wage jobs, propagates income <br />disparities <br />• Potential waterpark development may increase <br />need for affordable housing <br />• Involve community in the conversation <br />• Explore affordable housing opportunities <br />• UKC needs to plan for affordable housing <br />• Water park may increase job opportunities <br /> <br />Rurality: A rural location presents unique challenges and benefits to homelessness and housing. <br />What are the potential or current THREATS <br />generated by this force of change on homelessness <br />and housing in Kittitas County? <br />What are the potential or current OPPORTUNITIES <br />generated by this force of change on homelessness <br />and housing in Kittitas County? <br />• Transportation for employment is limited <br />• Housing is dispersed <br />• Housing is older and substandard <br />• Resources are limited <br />• Lack of available subsidized public and private <br />affordable housing—waiting lists <br />• Strong sense of community helps people out <br />• Collaborations are easier to form and maintain <br /> <br />Government: New and changing regulations, leadership shifts, government based funding, and interlocal <br />collaborations affect housing in Kittitas County. <br />What are the potential or current THREATS <br />generated by this force of change on homelessness <br />and housing in Kittitas County? <br />What are the potential or current OPPORTUNITIES <br />generated by this force of change on homelessness <br />and housing in Kittitas County? <br />• Changes in state building regulations have <br />increased building costs leading to more <br />expensive housing <br />• Funding is limited or may be decreased <br />• Leadership priorities may shift with elections <br />• Change in county direction for Shady Acres <br />property allowing residents to stay <br />• County/city collaborations and planning around <br />land use related to affordable housing <br /> <br />Housing Status: The availability of and the status of local housing stock affects the issue. <br />What are the potential or current THREATS <br />generated by this force of change on homelessness <br />and housing in Kittitas County? <br />What are the potential or current OPPORTUNITIES <br />generated by this force of change on homelessness <br />and housing in Kittitas County? <br />• With the lack of affordable housing, landlords <br />can be “picky” when it comes to tenants <br />• Subsidized housing stock is aging and becoming <br />costly to upkeep <br />• Some housing is unsafe and/or unhealthy <br />• Healthy and safe homes initiatives <br />• Opportunity to engage landlords in housing <br />issues <br /> <br /> <br />