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Using New State Resources, Mayor Jenny Durkan and Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda Announce Legislation to Invest at Least $50 Million in Housing for People Experiencing Homelessness

July 24, 2019

Seattle Will Be First City in Washington State to Take Advantage of New State Law That Allows Cities to Retain More Sales Tax to Fund Affordable Housing Development and Operations; City of Seattle and Mayor Durkan Had Advocated for New State Law in Olympia This Legislative Session. Mayor Jenny A…. [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Durkan Signs Legislation to Create Path for More In-Law Apartments and Backyard Cottages by Reducing Regulatory Barriers, Also Signs Executive Order to Do More to Address Financial and Permitting Barriers  

July 9, 2019

New Complementary Actions Work Together to Reduce Barriers for Development of More Accessory Dwelling Units in Single-Family Zoned Neighborhoods throughout Seattle   Standing next to a backyard cottage in the Whittier Heights community, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today signed legislation and an Executive Order to advance the development of more accessory dwelling units (ADUs) like backyard cottages and in-law apartments in single-family zoned neighborhoods throughout Seattle.   Mayor Durkan signed… [ Keep reading ]

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In a Significant Step toward Creating A More Affordable Seattle, Mayor Durkan Signs Mandatory Housing Affordability into Law

March 20, 2019

Joined by affordable housing advocates and other community members, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan signed into law the ordinance to implement Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) in Seattle’s 27 urban villages and all other commercial and multifamily residential areas. “Today, Seattle took another step toward more affordable housing choices and a more… [ Keep reading ]

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City Selects I-5 Lid Feasibility Study Consultant Team

February 26, 2019

The Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) has selected a consultant team led by WSP, a global engineering firm with extensive local experience, for a feasibility study to explore opportunities for further lidding Interstate 5 between Denny Way and Madison Street in downtown Seattle. The WSP team also includes… [ Keep reading ]

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To Create a More Affordable, Inclusive Seattle and Help Longtime Residents Remain in the City, Mayor Durkan Signs Executive Order Addressing Displacement

February 25, 2019

Joined by community members and anti-displacement advocates at Hirabayashi Place in the Chinatown/International District, Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan signed an Executive Order to help create a more affordable Seattle, combat residential displacement in neighborhoods across Seattle, and create more affordable low- and middle-income housing. Read the full Executive Order… [ Keep reading ]

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The Seattle Planning Commission Seeks New Commissioners

January 15, 2019

The City of Seattle is looking for candidates to serve on the Seattle Planning Commission beginning in April 2019. Planning Commission members are appointed by the Mayor or the City Council and may serve up to two consecutive, three-year terms. Three positions will be open in April; two of which… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Planning Commission Releases “Neighborhoods for All” Report

December 3, 2018

Planning Commission: Creating ‘Neighborhoods for All’ Changes to single-family zoning necessary for the city’s future, report concludes Restoring the flexibility in housing types seen in Seattle’s historic residential neighborhoods is critical if the city is to achieve its goals of being a diverse, equitable and sustainable place to live, according… [ Keep reading ]

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Our Urban Innovations Speakers Series Returns on December 4!

November 16, 2018

Can housing choices support a more equitable Seattle? The legacy of redlining, restrictive covenants and zoning still impacts racial equity, access to opportunity and wealth creation in Seattle and across the region. How are cities responding in the face of our affordability crisis to both address these historic inequities and… [ Keep reading ]

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New Commissioners Sought for the Seattle Design Commission

October 2, 2018

Mayor Jenny Durkan is recruiting to fill three upcoming vacancies on the Seattle Design Commission. The open positions are: A licensed architect A transportation planner A landscape architect All positions will start their two-year terms in March 2019. Established in 1968, the Seattle Design Commission advises the Mayor, Council, and… [ Keep reading ]

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Guest Blog: Meet our Interns!

July 26, 2018

We are excited to have our interns at the office and are already benefiting from their contributions! Rosa Ammon-Ciaglo is a graduate student at the UW Evans School of Public Policy. She is doing research and coordinating public engagement to help design indicators for the Equitable Development Monitoring Program. Lauren… [ Keep reading ]

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