Land Use & Housing
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Important – Low-Cost Housing Displacement in MHA-R
This Tuesday, July 19th, Councilmember Lisa Herbold is expected to present the amendments to address displacement in the proposed MHA-R framework legislation to the Planning, Land Use & Zoning (PLUZ)…
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Important – Public Hearing on Seattle2035
Important – Public Hearing on Seattle2035 – Your Input Matters! Monday, June 27th, 6:00 PM The City Council’s Planning, Land Use and Zoning (PLUZ) Committee will hold a public hearing…
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TWO Important City Public Hearings – HALA & Seattle2035
There are TWO important city public hearings in the next two weeks related to HALA & Seattle2035. Tuesday, June 21st, 9:30 AM, HALA – Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) – Upzone…
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The Antiquated Sewer System & the Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda (HALA)
Many areas in Seattle have combined sewers where rainwater from roof and street runoff (which often carries pollutants), and raw sewage from our homes combine in the sewer pipes. During…
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Meetings This Week (June 6 to 10)
WallHALA General Meeting Wednesday June 8, 7:00-9:00 PM in the Wallingford Community Senior Center (bottom floor of the Good Shepherd Center). With special guest, Jesseca Brand, HALA outreach, from the…
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Zoning Changes for Backyard Cottages & Mother-in-Law Apartments: Your Input Matters!
The City of Seattle is considering changes to the rules governing backyard cottages (Detached Accessory Dwelling Units or DADUs) and mother-in-law apartments (Attached Dwelling Units or ADUs) on single-family lots. The…
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Community Forum: City plans to upzone the U-District for 320′ towers (May 16)
IMPORTANT – Monday, May 16, 7:00-8:30 PM: Community Forum on the City’s plan to upzone the U-District for 320 foot towers – sponsored by the University District Community Council City,…
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Planning, Land Use & Zoning Committee meeting (May 3)
An important meeting of the Planning, Land Use and Zoning (PLUZ) Committee of the City Council is scheduled for 9:30 AM tomorrow, Tuesday, May 3 at City Hall. We encourage…
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HALA Livability Night Out – Tuesday April 19
Join Mayor Ed Murray and his team to learn about and talk about what makes Seattle livable. Tuesday, April 19, 6:30-8:30pm Museum of History & Industry Don’t miss this meeting! …
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Seattle Design Review Survey due April 8: Your Input Matters!
The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (DCI) is proposing changes to the design review process that are designed to “streamline” approval of new developments inside and outside urban villages. …