The Seattle Times: Opinion: Growth blueprint must be balanced for housing [Builders speak out on the Growth Plan]

The Seattle Times: Opinion: Growth blueprint must be balanced for housing: "The debate over how Snohomish County will manage future growth is about to take center stage as the county embarks on the public hearing phase of its 10-year comprehensive plan update. The outcome will impact everyone's quality of life.

At issue is how the county is going to accommodate the approximately 300,000 new residents state forecasters say will live here in the next 25 years. This expected level of growth is significant and raises many questions. One that must be addressed is: How are we going to house 300,000 more residents in Snohomish County?

Unfortunately, the 'preferred alternative,' or blueprint for growth, put forth by the county fails to adequately address our current shortage of land on which new housing could be built, forcing us to rely heavily on 'infill housing.'"

The Developer's organization speaks out on growth issues in Snowhomish County, in the Seattle Times.