🏘️ Comprehensive Plan Phase 2 (Early 2026)
Following the CARE TEAM, we will review what we can expect in Phase 2 and take questions.
Stay tuned for WCC updates in early 2026 regarding Phase 2. The Mayor’s proposed plan will reintroduce rezones within boundaries of 30 new Neighborhood Centers and expanded Regional and Urban Centers. This will include specific zoning category changes for individual lots along frequent transit corridors/arterials city-wide.
The provided link below contains 62 neighborhood boundary maps, and re-zoning for these lots will be considered in Phase 2. Note that the Tangletown boundary map in the link is the original. Version A for Tangletown (submitted by Dan Strauss) is currently undergoing environmental impact studies due to boundary location changes with decisions expected in 2026. The Wallingford Urban Center boundaries in the link remain unchanged from the 2019 upzones. Minor zoning changes within the Wallingford Urban Center boundary were discussed at WCC meetings in 2025 and confirmed by Michael Hubner (Lead Planner, OPCD) through the distribution of updated maps.
https://www.seattle.gov/documents/Departments/OPCD/SeattlePlan/OneSeattlePlanProposedCenterBoundariesMay2025.pdf
New zoning proposals are set to be released in early 2026, proposing new heights to lots facing frequent transit corridors across the city. Specifically, the Wallingford bus route arterials (31, 32) may see zoning changes to lots along Wallingford Avenue South (below 40th), 40th Street (east/west to I-5), and 35th Street (east/west from Wallingford Avenue to Stoneway/Fremont Avenue). If you recall, the original Wallingford and Tangletown map proposals from October, 2024 identified zoning changes with height increases to lots along the bus route for the 62 servicing Wallingford and Tangletown. From 50th along Meridian heading north/south and along Kensington. So answers on specific zoning are coming in early 2026 beginning Phase 2. Supposedly, the city will schedule more open houses related to phase 2 zoning proposals.
The City Council Select Committee (comprising all council members) will accelerate Phase 2 after the October/November Budget meetings conclude and the results of the Mayoral election and the positions for two at-large City Council members, Sara Nelson and Alexis Mercedez Rinck, are known. Phase 1 of the Comprehensive Plan concluded with voting on amendments and maps following the September 17-19 Select Committee meetings.
Further Information and Engagement
- Phase 1 Details: For more information on Phase 1 and meeting minutes, please refer to the October 1, 2025 newsletter at wallingfordcc.org.
- Legislation Overview: An overview of the legislation, resolutions, and the Select Committee process can be found at https://www.seattle.gov/council/topics/2025-comprehensive-plan.
- Stay Informed for Phase 2: We strongly recommend signing up for “Select Committee Comprehensive Plan Agendas” to follow council rezoning proposals for Phase 2. Use the link below:
https://www.seattle.gov/council/meetings/committees-and-agendas
To sign up:
- Fill out the agenda sign-up form.
- Scroll down to the “Council Select Committees” heading.
- Check the box at the top that states “Select Committee on Comprehensive.”
🗺️ Understanding Wallingford’s Boundaries
Recently, some residents have been confused about where Wallingford’s borders actually are—one even said that South Wallingford by Gas Works Park wasn’t part of Wallingford (which is definitely not true!). It’s important to clarify our full neighborhood boundaries as we head into Phase 2 so that no areas are left out of the discussion.
To provide clarity on Wallingford’s boundaries, the maps below illustrate the areas where the WCC has advocated in 2025 and will continue to address rezoning challenges in 2026. These boundaries are recognized in our bylaws and by the city for neighborhood planning.
- North Boundary: 60th
- West Boundary: Aurora (except south of 40th, where Wallingford borders the Fremont Urban Village)
- East Boundary: I-5
- South Boundary: Northlake/Pacific
Note that City Council representation is slightly different: Council member Strauss (D6) covers areas above 50th, and Council member Rivera (D6) covers areas below 50th.
Links to Maps:
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