I won't be able to afford a home here, even with all the work we're doing tonight.

It's honestly just pure math. My boyfriend and I live together, want to start a family as we're nearing our thirties. Combined, we make 50% of AMI and aren't in positions where our earning potential will greatly increase, but we love our jobs and both contribute to our community. However, there are just absolutely no ownership opportunities available to people making our level of income. Because this all takes so long, even if Bellevue goes absolutely boldest (which we still absolutely should, i.e. exceed 35,000 units, go up to 70,000 units and more, upzone everywhere, create more 0-30% AMI units, increase ownership opportunities, create walkable, affordable communities, etc.) it's not going to happen by the time that my boyfriend and I will want to start our family. We already know we're likely going to have to leave in a few years' time, we're just trying to make an impact while we're still here.