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Inclusionary Zoning

Mosqueda, González, and Juarez Push for Bigger MHA Rezones Amid Amendment Debates

On Friday, the Seattle City Council had a marathon meeting on amendments to the proposed Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) rezones and land use regulations....

New Legislation Offers a Flexible Approach to Tackling Washington’s Housing Woes

House Bill 1923 would require that cities take action to increase both housing supply and affordability. Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon of the 34th District has sponsored...

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...

On-Site Affordable Housing Is a Trend in Seattle’s Early MHA Results

The fruits of Seattle's mandatory affordable housing program for new development are beginning to bear, albeit it’s still quite early. Last Tuesday, the Seattle...

Wonkabout Washington: Tacoma Passes Inclusionary Zoning for Mall Area

We are excited to announce a new partnership between Futurewise and The Urbanist! Futurewise is a statewide organization dedicated to proper implementation of the...

Call to Action: Attend MHA Public Hearing Monday in Wedgwood

On Monday, the City of Seattle is kicking off the public hearing process for the citywide Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) rezones at Eckstein Middle...

Homeowner Group Coalition Sues to Block MHA Rezone

A coalition of 24 neighborhood groups announced an appeal of the City of Seattle's Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) rezone plan. The alliance calls itself...
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The Path To Eliminating Single-Family Zoning In Seattle

During every election cycle The Urbanist asks candidates about their support for changing  current single-family zones. This year, every candidate for council except for...