Sustainable Affordable Housing: Bainbridge Island, WA
The City of Bainbridge Island, WA, passed a housing demonstration ordinance to establish a district for sustainable, affordable housing projects. Such projects must include affordable housing components as well as minimal sustainability features.
The housing demonstration ordinance is an effort for the City of Bainbridge Island to expand and diversify its housing stock. Innovative and affordable housing are priorities as the market drives higher home prices on the island. Concerned about a reliable, sustainable source of fresh water, the ordinance also provides for sustainable design practices aimed at re-charging ground water supplies.
