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Mountlake Terrace Council Tackles Housing Crisis Amid Growth

6/30/2025

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The Mountlake Terrace City Council has taken significant steps by amending housing codes to align with state requirements and adopting a six-year Transportation Improvement Plan. With a projected population surge to 34,710 by 2044, Mayor Matsumoto Wright highlighted urgent concerns over housing affordability and density, underscoring the pressing need for more housing units.

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The Mountlake Terrace City Council has taken significant steps by amending housing codes to align with state requirements and adopting a six-year Transportation Improvement Plan. With a projected population surge to 34,710 by 2044, Mayor Matsumoto Wright highlighted urgent concerns over housing affordability and density, underscoring the pressing need for more housing units.