HomeSight Links: USA, Washington

USA, Washington

11 sites listed

Community Development Society, Cascadia/New Frontier Chapter: http://www.povn.com/cds/; This site for a chapter of the CDS "exists to encourage and facilitate the exchange of ideas, information and expertise among individuals and organizations engaged in, or concerned with, community development as a vehicle for change in a constantly evolving world civilization." Meeting minutes and other local chapter information is provided.; Rating: Informative; Location: Spokane, Washington, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Washington, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Neighborhood / Community
disABILITY Information and Resources: http://www.eskimo.com/~jlubin/disabled.html; This searchable site provides links to information about all types of resources, products, guidelines and policy for disabled persons.; Rating: Excellent; Location: Kenmore, Washington, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Washington, National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Assisted Living, Hospice / Healthcare
Energy Ideas Clearinghouse: http://www.energy.wsu.edu/ep/eic/; This site "provides centralized access to comprehensive and objective energy information, education, resources, and technical assistance for increasing energy efficiency in the commercial and industrial sectors." Topics covered include manufactured homes, building standards, alternative fuels, and a wealth of related resources and sites.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Olympia, Washington, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Washington, National, Index / Periodical, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Manufactured
Fair Housing Enforcement Center: http://www.hud.gov/local/sea/seafhec.html; The Fair Housing Enforcement Center for the Northwest/Alaska Area investigates and resolves complaints of housing discrimination in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska. This site describes their goals, purposes, and services, as well as links to larger Fair Housing agencies.; Rating: Informative; Location: Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Washington, USA, Oregon, USA, Alaska, USA, Idaho, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Fair housing
Northwest Fair Housing Alliance: http://users.aol.com/fairhzng/home.html; This is the site for this nonprofit organization in Eastern Washington which specializes in housing discrimination education, counseling and enforcement. Unfortunately, minimal information is provided other than office location, description of Fair Housing claims, and a few other Fair Housing links.; Rating: Informative; Location: Spokane, Washington, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Washington, State / Regional / Local, Fair housing
Real Change -- Seattle's Homeless Newspaper: http://www.speakeasy.org/realchange/; This site includes past issues of this newspaper written and generated by Seattle's homeless population. Arranged by subject in past and recent issues, a variety of local issues are discussed, including housing, welfare, homelessness, and other related topics.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Seattle, Washington, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Washington, State / Regional / Local, Affordable / Assisted, Legal / Policy, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Seattle Community Network: http://www.scn.org/; This is an excellent volunteer-run site organized to provide the public with a variety of information about Seattle issues, events, neighborhoods and recreation.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Seattle, Washington, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Washington, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Neighborhood / Community
Seattle Department of Housing and Human Services: http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/seattle/dhhs/dhhs-pg.htm; This site includes a variety of information bout Seattle's DHHS programs, services, initiatives, and general information. Details about Seattle's aging and youth populations, tenant rights, housing options, energy efficiency, homeowner's assistance, energy conservation programs, and housing discrimination are provided.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Seattle, Washington, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Washington, State / Regional / Local, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community, Cohousing / Cooperative, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Seattle Neighborhood Planning Office: http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/seattle/npo/homepg.htm; This page details Seattle's innovative plans to provide community-created neighborhood plans for various areas in the Seattle region. Resources, ongoing projects, financing information, neighborhood websites, program information and a monthly calendar of events and meetings are included.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Seattle, Washington, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Washington, State / Regional / Local, Index / Periodical, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community
Seattle Office of Management and Planning: http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/seattle/planning/home.htm; This site includes Seattle's current initiatives, plans, programs and budget and as well as their entire comprehensive plan and detailed issues.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Seattle, Washington, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Washington, State / Regional / Local, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community, Shelter / Homeless
United States Municipal and County Codes -- Seattle Public Library: http://www.spl.org/collec/lawcoll/municode.html; Provided by the Seattle Public Library, this site maintains a huge directory of links to municipal and county codes for United States locales.; Rating: Informative; Location: Seattle, Washington, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Washington, National, State / Regional / Local, Index / Periodical, Legal / Policy