Olympia Weighs Middle Housing Expansion Amid Growth Projections and Resident Concerns - The Registry

Olympia Weighs Middle Housing Expansion Amid Growth Projections and Resident Concerns - The Registry

Olympia is moving forward with housing code amendments to accommodate more middle housing options in traditionally single-family neighborhoods, though some residents are expressing reservations about the city’s approach to growth projections and neighborhood character. The proposed changes stem from Washington state legislation—House Bills 1110 and 2321—which mandate cities to allow middle housing development such as duplexes, triplexes, and tow…