Executive order aims to cut housing review cycles by 50% or more, significantly improving production timelines to help address Seattle’s most urgent priorities Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell issued an executive order to launch the Permitting and Customer Trust (PACT) Team — a citywide initiative dedicated to making it… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Bruce Harrell proposed interim legislation and upcoming permanent reforms to Seattle’s Design Review program to make housing development faster and more predictable while ensuring compliance with new state regulations. Proposed reforms are expected to reduce the number of projects subject to Design Review by up to 40% in an… [ Keep reading ]
Selection marks key milestone in City’s plan to transform former military base into community with up to 50 units of affordable housing and 22 acres of public parkland The City of Seattle has selected Chief Seattle Club to develop 85-100 units of permanent supportive housing at Fort Lawton, a former… [ Keep reading ]
Legislation would more equitably distribute utility infrastructure improvement costs across development projects SEATTLE (April 23, 2025) – Mayor Bruce Harrell has proposed legislation designed to unlock housing and essential development in neighborhoods that lack utility infrastructure needed for growth. This includes more than 25% of Seattle city blocks outside of… [ Keep reading ]
A combined community center and affordable housing development will address housing needs and create vibrant shared spaces in Lake City Seattle – The City of Seattle’s Office of Housing (OH) and Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) are excited to announce the selection of Mercy Housing to lead the redevelopment of… [ Keep reading ]
