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Plans and Policy

Seattle 2035: EIS Scoping and Comprehensive Plan Alternatives

Editor's Note: In case you missed our previous coverage of Seattle 2035, check out DPD's Background Report, which covers the city's planning data from 1995-2012.   The Department of Planning...

Washington State Ferries Looks Ahead to 2040

Washington State Ferries (WSF) is developing a strategic long-range plan that will span the next two decades. Growth in the ferry system continues to...

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...

2013-2014 Amendments to Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan

Seattle's Comprehensive Plan is a constantly evolving policy document. Beyond the state-required update every 10 years, amendments to the Comprehensive Plan can be made annually...
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Bellevue Council Update: Comprehensive Plan Outreach and Managing Growth

With a unanimous vote to close out last night's meeting, Bellevue City Council officially approved the upcoming years-long outreach process for the city's Comprehensive...

Seattle Seeks to Close Internet Access Gap

In September, the City of Seattle released the Internet for All Seattle Report. This report follows the City's July 27th resolution to establish the...
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King County Sets 2044 Growth Targets with Seattle and Bellevue at the Top

The future of jobs and housing growth in King County has been set. In late June, an obscure regional body known as the Growth...

Lid I-5: Ask The City Council To Support Freeway Mitigation Policy

Have you been waiting for a way to positively support the Lid I-5 community effort? Now is the time! The Seattle City Council is nearing...