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North Kitsap STEP study: Eco Northwest urges interlocal partnership and a 15–25‑unit pilot to begin closing shelter gap
Summary
Eco Northwest presented the findings of a North Kitsap Step (STEPS/step) housing needs assessment to the Poulsbo City Council study session. The consultant recommended forming an interlocal agreement (ILA) among North Kitsap jurisdictions and committing to a flexible property for a 15–25‑unit pilot (emergency, recovery or permanent supportive h
At a July 16 workshop the North Kitsap STEP (STEPS/step) group presented a regional needs assessment and recommendations produced by Eco Northwest to address emergency and permanent supportive housing gaps in North Kitsap.
Key findings: Eco Northwest told the group that as of its analysis most emergency shelter and permanent supportive housing resources are located in south Kitsap (Bremerton/Port Orchard) while the North Kitsap region (Bainbridge Island, Poulsbo and adjacent unincorporated areas) has few or no emergency housing units that meet the Department of Commerce definition. The firm’s estimate — derived from point‑in‑time counts,…
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