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Seattle Local — 2026-04-09#

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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson marked her 100th day in office by hosting a community briefing on her plan to accelerate the opening of 1,000 new shelter and emergency housing units this year. During the forum, she announced that the city’s newest property utilized for sheltering needs will be located on Armory Way in Interbay.

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Seattle Local — Week of 2026-04-04 to 2026-04-10#

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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has unveiled aggressive plans to expand housing and shelter capacity across the city during her first 100 days in office. Her initiatives include accelerating zoning changes to build denser housing near public transit, alongside a request for $5 million to help stand up to 1,000 new shelter and emergency units by June. This rapid expansion is largely driven by preparations for an expected influx of 750,000 visitors ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.