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Mayor Harrell expands historic investments in affordable housing by committing $20 million to build new affordable homes at Northgate Commons

July 24, 2025

Seattle Housing Authority to lead development of this transit-oriented, mixed-income, high-opportunity community Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell committed $20 million to the Seattle Housing Authority’s Northgate Commons redevelopment project, further strengthening the City’s efforts to make Seattle more affordable for everyone who calls it home. “This project directly addresses the City’s… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Harrell Announces New Legislation to Protect Homeowners from Predatory Homebuying Practices 

July 23, 2025

New protections will help prevent deceptive and unfair homebuying tactics that contribute to displacement and loss of generational wealth   Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced new legislation to create new regulations aimed at reducing predatory homebuying practices in Seattle and creating new consumer protections for homeowners. The legislation is… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Housing and Homelessness, Racial Equity and Social Justice

Mayor Harrell and Councilmember Rinck Announce Proposal to Reduce Taxes for Small Businesses and Raise New Revenue to Protect Essential Human Services Investments from Trump Threats 

June 25, 2025

Proposal would add $90 million to protect investments in human services and other critical programs impacted by Trump’s threats to federal funding and economic uncertainty Small- and Medium-sized Business Tax Relief: 90% of Seattle businesses paying B&O tax would no longer pay the tax or see tax reductions Seattle —… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Economic Development, Housing and Homelessness, Public Health

Mayor Harrell orders comprehensive permitting reforms to accelerate housing and small business growth

June 23, 2025

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 ]

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Mayor Harrell Proposes $2 Million Bridge Loan to Support Seattle Social Housing Developer

June 16, 2025

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced legislation to authorize the City’s Finance Director to provide a $2 million bridge loan to the Seattle Social Housing Developer, a Public Development Authority created by voters to develop, own, and maintain social housing in Seattle, which is publicly owned, publicly financed, mixed-income… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Harrell Proposes Major Design Review Reforms to Accelerate Housing Production 

June 10, 2025

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 ]

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Mayor Harrell Signs Suite of Downtown Activation Plan Legislation to Fill Vacant Storefronts, Extend Housing Permits

May 6, 2025

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 ]

Filed Under: Economic Development, Housing and Homelessness, Transportation and Development

City of Seattle Moves Fort Lawton Redevelopment Forward by Selecting Chief Seattle Club to Develop up to 100 Units of Permanent Supportive Housing

April 25, 2025

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 ]

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Mayor Harrell Proposes Infrastructure Cost-Sharing Legislation to Remove Barriers to Housing and Growth 

April 23, 2025

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 ]

Filed Under: Housing and Homelessness, Transportation and Development

City of Seattle Selects Mercy Housing to Redevelop Lake City Community Center 

April 11, 2025

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 ]

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