Legislation provides a local vision and plan for the Northgate Regional Center as well as Seattle’s Manufacturing and Industrial Centers.
Media Contact: Sarah Graves
Office of Planning & Community Development
Phone: 206-643-2106
Email: sarah.graves@seattle.gov
SEATTLE — Mayor Katie Wilson has signed the 2026 Comprehensive Plan annual amendments package, CB 121268. In this year’s package, the Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) delivered plans for the Northgate Regional Center and Seattle’s two Manufacturing and Industrial Centers (MICs) – The Ballard-Interbay-Northend and Greater Duwamish MICs.
“Seattle is a city where we believe the future can be even greater than the past. Planning for our City’s growth – housing, commerce, utilities, transportation, and vital services – is critical to laying a foundation for our people and our economy to succeed. I’m grateful to our Office of Planning and Community Development, City Council, and especially those who are deeply connected to these areas of our city for their work to bring these plans through the adoption process. I’m excited to see these plans come alive and build a Seattle that can thrive long into the future,” said Mayor Katie Wilson.
By adopting these plans, we’re moving the big ideas of the Comprehensive Plan into specific policies, actions, and programs driven by community that address specific needs in the Northgate Regional Center and MICs.
“This work will have a direct impact on the quality of life for Seattleites who live, work, and visit these places, in ways that benefit residents – maintain affordability, economic viability, and amenities like green spaces, arts,” said Rico Quirindongo, Director of Seattle’s Office of Planning & Community Development.
The Northgate plan focuses on supporting growth in a variety of ways, including housing, transportation, open space, and more. The plan outlines work to support denser, transit-oriented development centered around light rail, improve bike and pedestrian infrastructure, potential mid-block corridors, and bring forward new Native neighborhood and ecological corridor concepts.
Addressing our critical industrial zones, the Duwamish and Ballard-Interbay-Northend MIC plans support the living wage jobs that Seattle’s industrial sector provides. With a focus on workforce development, transportation infrastructure, climate action and open space resources that will maintain the vitality of Seattle’s industrial areas.
“Adopting this year’s package of subarea plans brings us a few steps closer to meeting our city’s economic development, affordability, and livability needs. I want to thank the Mayor’s Office, the Office of Planning & Community Development, the City Attorney’s Office, and Council Central Staff for their partnership with Council to complete and adopt these plans this year. Every neighborhood has a part to play in shaping Seattle’s future. I look forward to continuing the discussion with my Council colleagues next year, as we consider the next package of subarea plans.” said Councilmember Eddie Lin.
What’s Next
OPCD will work with the community, City Council, City departments, and external partners to implement the policies and programs detailed in the Northgate Regional Center and MIC plans.
In 2027, OPCD will transmit five additional Regional Center plans to City Council. These plans will address community development in the Downtown, First Hill-Capitol Hill, South Lake Union, Uptown, and University District Regional Centers.
In 2028, OPCD will transmit the Ballard Regional Center Plan. Please sign up for updates and to learn how to be involved in the planning process.
To explore Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan, visit Seattle.gov/opcd/one-seattle-plan, and to read this year’s annual amendment package visit SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL – Record No: CB 121268.
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