The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-02-09
Housing Problem Still Acute

With Tacomas industrial population still growing b,
leaps and bounds the problem of adequate housing still
remains serious Efforts of the Homes Registration Bureau
to alleviate the problem have been successful only part
The bureau has done splendid job date but still
cooperation from all If Is function should
review Of the Bureaus problem and activities outlined
by heads Of the organization contained herewith.
deserves fullest consideration.
A sept Tscoma Defense Housing committee
applied % washington for appropriation the building
go unit housing project following
ta) 1hs Tacoma period preceding had
suffered net ss2 dwelling
new building In and outside of the city period
b) The number lated
mont service had dropped from 1900 $685. preceding year.
&c, The scheduled hiring
rsurss Of the Homes Repatriation approx
nay twice a. many applicants avlas
We have found that the larger proportion
with families expect to become residents
housing market siuted
With most Of the army building apparently finished
provias own satscton that operation Of the
Homes Registration Bureau actually developing
almost opinion Housing COM
ttss IL that every sxpedisn be used to stimulate
snmsn 70 In and provide DON'T which, opned by
several federal smpioys pre- esy what win happen don't
Hossng committee made up of some rs
, ss.. our s ndu. n ana
sninous decision that this part
ssed
Herr the general function Of tn. homes registration bursau
Securing and maintaining
all available dwelling type
condition The bureau thus able accomplish following
5ectives:
refer applicants dwelling accommodations directly to
family dwelling units either directly through realtors
10 Housing CON-
nttes that local action
the development Of every dwelling place
s''s s. - ,0s temporary or permanent tent use
coodnatioo through the Division Registration
the Tacoma Defense Housing necessary
can Be taken assure the construction additional dwelling
which Be essential
Through SPECIAL emergency funds
joint between Homes
Washington the Home corporation
which makes available the L.
through Registration assisting property
owners this who win pro-
vide housns for defense workers and their families The
operate in
Owners housing unused space
which living quarters
vckers may by applying to the Homes Registration Bureau
supplied through the l. inspect
propertiea possibilities conversion ana
estimate the cost-ail without charge.
the prepared plans working drawings and
needs supervision
for technan At expense rmodeing
coming from
l. techncsns endeavor to estimate the amount
~ income which might logically expected
advise the property obtaining may
nsed. VITA these general results:
ta Properly owners In contributing the
practical ana Elective win deriving
from their properties but viii also be underlying
tb many home willing utilize extra room
and floors who haven't
By the supplying Of expert advice direction
tc The present housing less
I'D By utilization existing problems Of
uuiiues paving schools b generally disressrded
grave shosses have
already become apparent dus prime military needs
The Homes Registration Bureau is at 4l9 Provident
bldg. The phone is BR Abs.