Issaquah: HB 1110 and Planning for Middle Housing

The quiet suburban city of Issaquah, Washington, is grappling with a pressing urban issue: how to increase housing affordability while preserving its small-town charm. Recent state legislation has mandated that cities across the state adopt regulations to allow for more middle housing—duplexes, triplexes, and the like—on residential lots. Issaquah, like many other cities, is now tasked with navigating a delicate balancing act between accommodating state requirements and maintaining the character of its neighborhoods.