Tag: #affordablehousing

Ideas – Senior Housing Project

amymcforduvall

I’ve Been getting asked what my ideas are for Duvall- and I do have them. Plenty. But here’s what I believe. The best ideas for our city don’t come from one person. They come from listening asking good questions and working together- with our community, City Council, and city staff. So instead of starting with a plan set in stone, I want to begin with a conversation.

One idea I’d love to explore with you is should Duvall have its own low-income senior housing project, similar to what the Senior Center in Carnation did?

A place where seniors can downsize, stay in town, and remain close to friends, family, and the community they love.

What features would make it feel like home — shared spaces, accessibility, or community gardens?

Share your thoughts — your input matters!

The Big Issues: Affordable Housing

amymcforduvall

Housing affordability touches everything—who can live here, who can stay here, whether our local businesses can find employees, and whether our kids, teachers, and first responders can build their futures in Duvall.

I’ve heard from:

• Longtime residents being priced out of their homes.

• Young families who want to stay but can’t find anything within their budget.

• Seniors hoping to downsize but finding no options that meet their needs.

We need more housing choices—not just more houses. That means:

• Supporting a mix of housing types—townhomes, cottages, senior-friendly units, and apartments in the right places.

• Ensuring new development aligns with our small-town character while creating opportunities for working families.

• Partnering with nonprofits and regional agencies to preserve affordability and invest in long-term solutions.

• Making it easier for residents to age in place or welcome extended family through accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

We can’t solve the housing crisis alone—but we can lead with compassion, creativity, and common sense. I’m committed to policies that keep Duvall a place where people of all ages and incomes can live, work, and thrive.

📸 Last year’s Sno Valley Senior Center ribbon cutting for their Carnation Senior Apartments project—a model for how thoughtful planning and partnerships can create the right housing in the right places.