Land Use

4 Demographic Implications on Housing and Transport

Last week, the Planning Association of Washington (PAW) hosted their annual conference, which gathered a wide range of disciplines in planning like land use,...
A street with a row of single family homes with one under construction.

Seattle Desperately Needs the GMA to Promote Affordable Housing

When I moved to Seattle from New York City last summer, I was struck by the drastic difference in the housing provided by each...

First Look at 14-Story Hotel Planned across from Pike Place Market

The Downtown Design Review Board will take its first look at a design proposal for a 14-story hotel at 103 Pike St on Tuesday,...

Seattle City Council Approves Uptown Rezone and Design Review Improvements

On Monday, the Seattle City Council approved a slate of land use changes spanning improvements to the design review process to rezoning large swaths...
A four-story building under construction.

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...

Snohomish County Light Rail Planning Turns Toward Housing

Approaching the halfway mark of their Fall 2020 Light Rail Communities workshop, Snohomish County has opened up part two of the workshop to address...
A triplex in Magnolia. (Photo by Doug Trumm)

How to Finetune Rep. Macri’s Single-Family Rezone Bill

Land use wonks and laypeople alike are rejoicing over the recent spate of proposals coming out of the state legislature related to increasing the...

Council Passes 20 Is Plenty Law, 2+U Alley Vacation, And New Madison Valley Park

Monday was a somewhat unusual meeting for the Seattle City Council. Leading off the proceedings was Mayor Ed Murray who delivered his remarks on the...