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Mayor Bruce Harrell, City and Community Partners Celebrate the Completion of Seattle’s Waterfront Park Improvements in Pioneer Square

December 4, 2024

Pioneer Square East-West Pedestrian Improvements project creates more accessible and enjoyable travel between downtown Seattle and the new Waterfront Park through Pioneer Square neighborhood. Seattle (December 4, 2024) – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined the Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects, the Pioneer Square Alliance and community partners to celebrate… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Economic Development, Transportation and Development

Mayor Harrell Signs Legislation to Expand Co-Living Housing Opportunities in Seattle

November 20, 2024

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 ]

Filed Under: Housing and Homelessness, Transportation and Development

Seattle Voters Approve Transportation Levy to Maintain and Modernize City Streets with Paving, Bridge Repairs, Sidewalk Construction, and Connections to Light Rail

November 8, 2024

Mayor Harrell thanks voters for supporting the levy, which will generate $1.55 billion over 8 years to fund transportation improvements in Seattle SEATTLE – Mayor Bruce Harrell and City of Seattle leadership appreciate the preliminary approval by voters of City of Seattle Proposition No. 1, the $1.55 billion Seattle Transportation… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Harrell and Councilmember Saka Celebrate Transportation Levy Results

November 5, 2024

Seattle – Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Rob Saka released the below statements following the release of initial transportation levy election results on November 5, 2024. “Tonight’s results demonstrate that Seattle voters are committed to advancing a safer transportation system that benefits all,” stated Mayor Bruce Harrell. “The Transportation Levy… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Surpasses 2015 Transportation Levy Goal to Build Safe Routes to School Improvements at Every Public School in the City

October 25, 2024

Today – The City of Seattle achieved the Levy to Move Seattle commitment to build Safe Routes to School improvements at every public school in the city. While this meets the goal established by the 2015 Move Seattle Levy, Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is committed to continue building more… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor, Transportation and Development

Mayor Harrell Releases Details of One Seattle Comprehensive Plan Update 

October 16, 2024

Plan would increase capacity to 330,000 units focused on common-sense approach allowing needed new kinds of housing in new places Mayor’s plan promotes bold vision focused on affordability, family-sized housing, and livable communities Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell shared details of the One Seattle Comprehensive Plan Update, along with… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Housing and Homelessness, Transportation and Development

City of Seattle Celebrates the Completion of Construction to Transform Madison Street for RapidRide G Line

August 29, 2024

Seattle, WA – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell celebrated the completion of major construction on the Madison Rapid Ride G Line project with federal and local leaders at a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The project added miles of red bus lanes for the new RapidRide G Line, along with extensive upgrades and improvements… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor, Transportation and Development

Mayor Harrell and Council President Nelson Propose New Curbside Designation for Live Music Venues to Support Easier Parking, Loading Access

July 18, 2024

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Council President Sara Nelson announced legislation to establish a new curbside designation and permit program for live music venues to make loading and parking more accessible to musicians and supporting crews. “Seattle’s world-class music scene is a not only an essential part of… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Arts and Culture, Economic Development, Transportation and Development

Mayor Bruce Harrell Signs Legislation Sending Transportation Levy to Seattle Voters 

July 10, 2024

Levy will build sidewalks, pave streets, repair bridges, and improve transit for a safe, reliable, and connected Seattle Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell signed into law the legislation that will place the Transportation Levy on Seattle voters’ ballots in November 2024. The legislation was unanimously approved in a 9-0… [ Keep reading ]

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City of Seattle Selects Affordable Housing Partners for Mount Baker Redevelopment 

July 9, 2024

Over 400 new housing units to be built near high-capacity transit, co-located with innovative early learning hub  SEATTLE – The City of Seattle’s Office of Housing (OH) is pleased to announce the selection of El Centro de la Raza and Mercy Housing Northwest as the development team for affordable housing… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Housing and Homelessness, Transportation and Development