OPCD’s Equitable Development Initiative (EDI) has a new funding stream to support community-driven projects and organizations: the short-term rental tax. When the new program to govern Airbnb and VRBO rentals in Seattle is up and running in 2019, an estimated $5 million per year will be available as an ongoing… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Tim Burgess and Councilmember Rob Johnson proposed a plan to implement Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) requirements on new development across Seattle that will meet the City’s goal of at least 6,000 new rent-restricted homes for low-income people over the next decade. “Today we continue our push to address Seattle’s… [ Keep reading ]
Click here to go straight to the online comment form. On October 2, we began the environmental review process to study the effects of removing barriers to creating accessory dwelling units (ADUs), often called in-law units and backyard cottages, in single-family zones. The first phase of the Environmental Impact Statement… [ Keep reading ]
We are committed to continually investing in livability to help growth bring benefits to everyone. Learn more about our Growth and Livability strategies here: http://www.seattle.gov/opcd/livability. Here’s an interesting fact from the report: Did you know? This year, 64% of Seattleites live within a 10 minute walk of high-frequency transit.
In case you missed our Comprehensive Plan Amendments/ADU EIS Scoping open house last week, watch our presentation on the Seattle Channel: http://www.seattlechannel.org/publicAffairs/?videoid=x84190 Topics discussed: Comprehensive Plan Amendments – The City of Seattle is working to ensure that the language in existing Neighborhood Plans is consistent with the 2016 Comprehensive Plan… [ Keep reading ]
We are making amendments to our Comprehensive Plan and we need your help! In October 2016, the Seattle City Council approved a major update to this plan which highlighted our vision for greater diversity of housing choices in urban villages and centers (our areas of growth). These changes are helping… [ Keep reading ]
Do you need help applying for U.S. citizenship? Come to a free citizenship clinic, organized by the Seattle New Citizenship Campaign. Their team of volunteer attorneys, paralegals, and interpreters will help you with your citizenship application. It’s FREE for all eligible legal permanent residents (green card holders). Saturday, October 21,… [ Keep reading ]
This week, Mayor Tim Burgess introduced his 2018 Proposed Budget in an address to the Seattle City Council. Now the Council will begin its process to review the budget, including public hearings and amendments, with final approval scheduled for November. For the Office of Planning and Community Development, there are… [ Keep reading ]
The Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) has announced $385,000 in grant awards in the first round of funding under the Equitable Development Initiative (EDI), the City’s effort to help ensure Seattle’s existing residents and businesses in vulnerable communities enjoy the benefits of development around the city, rather than… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle is looking for candidates to serve on the Seattle Planning Commission. Planning Commission members are appointed by the Mayor, the City Council, or Commission itself and may serve up to two consecutive, three-year terms. Currently there are two open positions; one appointed by the City Council… [ Keep reading ]
