Inclusionary Zoning

How HALA Rezones Would Increase Capacity

Rezones are on the horizon for many areas in Seattle as part of Mayor Ed Murray's Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda. Giving an early...

U District Rezone Amendments Target Capacity, Storefronts, Affordable Housing, And More

A handful of amendments could find their way into the University District rezone and urban design proposal awaiting approval from the Seattle City Council....

Sneak Peek At HALA Rezones

A handful of draft rezones associated with the Mayor Ed Murray's Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda (HALA) were unveiled last night by the Office...
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Seattle Reveals Rezoning Concepts and Invites Scoping Comments for Big 2024 Update

Today the Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) unveiled its rezoning concepts for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update, which will guide growth for...
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Tukwila Gets Serious about Transit-Oriented Housing

The South King County city has ambitious goals, but a car-centered landscape will be difficult to transform. Walking the area near the Tukwila International Boulevard...

S-Campus Shows Seattle’s Industrial Land Use Policies Need a Reset

This week, the S-Campus was given the green light for construction. The 1.2 million square foot project sits just off the southern edge of...

Mayor Murray Proposes Mandatory Affordable Housing Legislation For Residential Development

Standing along side affordable housing advocates yesterday, Mayor Ed Murray unveiled his latest legislative proposal to tackle rising housing costs that are pushing lower...

PLUZ Considers Refinements To The Downtown/SLU Rezones

The rezone proposals for Downtown Seattle and South Lake Union (SLU) could be getting a handful of refinements. The Seattle Planning, Land Use, and...