Plans and Policy

Community Feedback On The University District Urban Design And Zoning Proposals

The Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) has released their comment summary on the draft proposal for the University District rezone and urban...

Mayor Murray Commissions Industrial Lands Advisory Panel To Begin Work

The manufacturing, industrial, and maritime sectors are in important feature of Seattle's economy and vitality. Over the past few decades, the industrial lands of...

PLUZ Committee Provides Guidance On Seattle 2035 Amendments

Yesterday, I highlighted the Comprehensive Plan amendment proposals that the Seattle City Council is wading through for the major update known as Seattle 2035....

Council Digs Into Seattle 2035, Considers 159 Amendment Proposals

This City Council will begin deliberations today on amendments to Seattle 2035, the City's major update to the Comprehensive Plan. As of August 10th, Council...

Ballard Urban Design Rezone Nears Final Approval

The face of Ballard has experienced remarkable change over the past decade with renewed interest in major developments like the Ballard Hotel, AMLI Mark 24,...

City Council Rundown: Lake City Rezone, Renters Protected, Alley Vacated, And The Theodora Preserved

It was a packed agenda for the Seattle City Council yesterday with a range of land use and housing topics passing across the dais....

City Council Looks Toward 2017 Comprehensive Plan Amendments

Work is well underway in updating Seattle's Comprehensive Plan as part of the Seattle 2035 program. And while that is close to adoption, the City...

Puget Sound Regional Council Recommends 2016 Projects

The Puget Sound Regional Council has identified the projects for 2016 to be the recipients of federal dollars for transportation improvements. Many of these...