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Bloomside is permanent supportive housing operated by the Downtown Emergency Center (DESC) in downtown Burien. There is a Community Engagement Meeting on January 13th from 3:30 pm -4:15 pm at Bloomside, 801 SW 150th St., Burien.
Bloomside, and its impact on the community, have become a hot topic in public comments at the Burien city council, and many neighbors living and working nearby have expressed their concerns. This meeting is open to the public and is an opportunity for community members to observe the Burien Community Advisory Committee as they discuss Bloomside and its relationship with the neighborhood.
Click here for the previous meeting minutes: 10-14-2025: Burien Community Advisory Council Meeting Notes
[Editor's Note: The following announcement was sent from Mateo Jekori Chavez, Community Engagement Coordinator.]
Hello Burien Community,
Our website has been updated:
https://www.desc.org/what-we-do/housing/burien/burien-community-advisory-committee/
Our next BCAC meeting is scheduled for next week. See the agenda below:
Meeting Agenda for 01-13-2026
3:30 pm–4:15 pm
- 3:30–3:35 pm Welcome and Introductions
- 3:36–3:50 pm Public Q & A
- 3:51–4:00 pm End-of-year report: Review Bloomside progress
- 4:01–4:10 pm Program updates
- 4:11–4:15 pm Open floor/topics for next meeting
- 4:15 pm Adjourn
DESC will contribute to the operation of the committee through:
- Recording of meeting minutes and distribution of drafts/final versions to Committee members.
- Posting meeting times and locations, minutes, agendas and other relevant information shared at meetings on the Advisory Committee page of DESC’s website.
- Scheduling accessible meeting spaces.
- Distribution of meeting agendas and discussion materials prior to meetings.
- Facilitation of language translation of all meeting documents and announcements, as needed.
Questions? Please reach out to Mateo J. Chavez DESC's Community Engagement Coordinator:
mchavez@desc.org
Mateo Jekori Chavez
Community Engagement Coordinator
mchavez@desc.org
(206) 931-5309
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