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Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Statement on the proposal to implement Mandatory Housing Affordability

February 7, 2019

We have published an addendum today to the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) on the proposal to implement Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) in 27 urban villages and commercial and multi-family zones across the city. MHA would require new commercial or multi-family developments to include affordable housing either on-site or through a payment… [ 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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Plazas for People Project Evaluates Privately Owned Public Spaces

November 6, 2018

As our city continues to rapidly grow and develop, public spaces are becoming increasingly valuable places to pause, converse, rest and refresh. To better understand the usability and design of our public spaces, we evaluated 46 public spaces in greater Downtown this past summer. Read our findings and assessment of… [ 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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Our 2019-2020 Mayor’s Proposed Budget Announcement

September 24, 2018

Dear Neighbors, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan has introduced her 2019-2020 Proposed Budget (https://www.seattle.gov/financedepartment) in her address on September 24, including her proposed two-year budget for the Office of Planning and Community Development. In the coming year, OPCD will continue to pursue our mission to lead collaborative planning, advance equitable development,… [ Keep reading ]

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Plazas For People

September 17, 2018

By Garry Papers, OPCD As the residential population within greater downtown grows, and more workers arrive, the design and usability of the public realm around these buildings becomes ever more important. Parks, sidewalks and a variety of plazas are key for providing places for pedestrians, workers, visitors and residents to… [ 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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Equitable Development Initiative awards $5.5 million to community organizations

July 5, 2018

Mayor Jenny A. Durkan and the City of Seattle announced $5.5 million in awards through the Equitable Development Initiative (EDI), part of the City’s effort to support Seattle’s existing community members and businesses in high displacement risk neighborhoods. “Seattle is facing an affordability crisis, which has displaced far too many… [ Keep reading ]

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