How North Bend’s First Attempt to Build Workforce Housing Fell Apart

“Our community recognizes the importance of creating affordable housing, but this particular project, as currently proposed, is not a good fit for its location,” North Bend resident Jenny Hennessy said at the hearing. “A three-story building would obstruct our mountain views, which is integral to North Bend’s identity as a small town. This development risks transforming our unique character into something that resembles Issaquah or Redmond, and not in line with our community’s vision.”