Policy Timeline For The HALA Process In 2016
In Tuesday's meeting of the Planning, Land Use, and Zoning (PLUZ) Committee, Councilmembers heard from City staff on continued outreach and engagement efforts for the...
Wallingford’s 45th Street Is Ripe For Development
Wallingford could become a flashpoint for backlash against the Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda (HALA) judging by recent events. Last month, the Wallingford Community Council...
Let Us Build Backyard Cottages
A few weeks ago, former Seattle Councilmember Tom Rasmussen wrote an opinion piece for The Seattle Times, which theorized that loosening Seattle's backyard cottage...
King County’s One Night Homeless Count Reaches An All Time High of 4,505
Seattle got some bad news from the January 29th One Night Count of the homeless population. The Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness reported:
At least...
Upcoming Event: HALA Work Plan Launch
Tomorrow evening, starting at 5pm, there is a meeting to officially launch the Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda (HALA) work plan for 2016. Mayor Ed...
The Development of Frelingford
It's easiest to document the changes taking place outside your own window, which for me looks out on Woodland Park Avenue and Stone Way....
Backyard Cottages: Return of the DADU
Last Wednesday, Councilmember Mike O'Brien hosted a well attended Lunch and Learn at Council Chambers featuring a panel of four detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU)...
Incentive Zoning Helps Bring In $45 Million For 809 Affordable Apartments
Seattle's Office of Housing is set to make the largest annual investment to affordable housing in its history, as Mayor Ed Murray's office announced...