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 ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined Councilmember Mark Solomon to sign two pieces of legislation that advance Downtown Activation Plan (DAP) goals of revitalizing downtown’s economy and creating more housing. “Housing, jobs, and a diversity of small businesses are critical to the economic vitality and vibrancy of downtown Seattle,”… [ 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 ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Mark Solomon celebrated the adoption of new legislation that will create a tax exemption for the conversion of underutilized commercial property into residential housing. The bill was unanimously adopted by the City Council. “We want downtown Seattle to not only be… [ Keep reading ]
Executive Order will create key metrics for measuring and preventing displacement and improve the delivery of resources and supports to residents. Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell issued an Executive Order that will align and strengthen the City’s efforts to prevent displacement in Seattle communities. “Having grown up in the… [ Keep reading ]
These new investments will create 655 new affordable rental homes, including 204 new permanent supportive homes. SEATTLE, WA – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a $108 million investment in affordable housing, marking the first full allocation of funds from Seattle’s newly approved 2023 Housing Levy. This funding, awarded through the… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell released updated data sets for the third quarter of 2024 for the City’s One Seattle Homelessness Action Plan and public-facing dashboard. The Q3 update shows a 33% decrease in the number of tents citywide, a 31% decrease in RVs at active encampments, and a 43% increase… [ Keep reading ]
Continuing to implement a comprehensive One Seattle Housing Agenda, Mayor Harrell also sends to Council two new pieces of legislation to increase ADU production and office-to-housing conversions Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined State leadership and housing developers to sign new legislation that will boost the production of co-living… [ Keep reading ]
