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Mayor Jenny Durkan Announces Plan for Transformational Investments in Housing, Jobs, Public Spaces, and Transportation Projects through Agreement to Sell Underutilized City-Owned Properties on Mercer Street

August 7, 2019

Nearly $300 Million in Public Benefits from Agreement with Buyer Would Include 175 Affordable Homes on Site, Family-Wage Jobs on Site, New 30,000 Square-Foot Community Center on Site Standing with community members in the heart of South Lake Union, Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today announced her plan for transformational… [ Keep reading ]

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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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EMERALD CITIES COLLABORATIVE FELIPE FLORESCA “HIGH-ROAD” FELLOWSHIP

July 8, 2019

The Emerald Cities Collaborative – a national nonprofit network of organizations working together to advance a sustainable environment – has announced a 12-month experiential learning program in implementing sustainable energy, water and food projects that include and benefit low-income and communities of color. The program provides a $50,000 annual stipend… [ Keep reading ]

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Opportunity Zones Convening, June 26

June 7, 2019

The Federal Government has created tax benefits within “Opportunity Zones” that are designed to spur economic development. Seattle Foundation, King County, and City of Seattle would like to convene community organizations and investors to share information and discuss strategies to support equitable development. Wednesday, June 26, 3:30-5:30 p.m.Ethiopian Community of… [ Keep reading ]

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Lake Union Seaplane Warning Buoys to be Installed for Summer

May 20, 2019

Now that summer boating season is here, the Lake Union seaplane landing advisory buoys will be installed on May 22. The five buoys will flash when seaplanes are landing and taking off, warning boaters to give them plenty of room. Boaters are encouraged to stay 200 feet from the buoys… [ Keep reading ]

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Why we’re listening to community about backyard cottages and in-law apartments in Seattle.

May 14, 2019

As Seattle faces a housing and affordability crisis, we need more housing options for working and middle-class families across the city. One important option are backyard cottages and in-law apartments (formally known as Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs). They offer badly needed options in single-family neighborhoods, where homeownership is out… [ Keep reading ]

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Clearing the Path for More Backyard Cottages in Seattle

May 14, 2019

Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today heralded the Hearing Examiner ruling on the Final Environmental Impact Statement that clears the path for more accessory dwelling units (ADUs), or backyard cottages, across Seattle. “Seattle faces an affordability and housing crisis, and we are acting to increase the supply of housing options as… [ Keep reading ]

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Urban Innovations: Station-Area Planning

May 6, 2019

Cities around the globe continue to invest in transit systems to provide transportation options, reduce highway congestion, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. What are cities doing to ensure that new housing, commercial spaces, and livable communities are planned along with these transit investments? How can station-area planning support the success… [ Keep reading ]

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Know Your Rights & Be Counted for Census 2020!

May 3, 2019

The $1 million Regional Census Fund will help community organizations get the resources they need to inform our communities about the importance and challenges of the 2020 Census. The Regional Census Fund application portal is now open! Nonprofit organizations in King County are able to apply for funding to support… [ Keep reading ]

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