Seattle New Liberals
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Open markets, transit, legalize housing, civil rights, open borders. #BuildingsArePeopleToo
Open markets, transit, legalize housing, civil rights, open borders. #BuildingsArePeopleToo
Alternative 4 with additional bus priority would probably be best. It shrinks traffic queues by getting cars to lane select earlier on and reduces the number of intersections.
November 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Alternative 4 with additional bus priority would probably be best. It shrinks traffic queues by getting cars to lane select earlier on and reduces the number of intersections.
A slight reduction in required building separations between buildings, from 6 feet to 5 feet, allowing more flexibility
Commercial uses, including restaurants and stores are now allowed citywide
Commercial uses, including restaurants and stores are now allowed citywide
October 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
A slight reduction in required building separations between buildings, from 6 feet to 5 feet, allowing more flexibility
Commercial uses, including restaurants and stores are now allowed citywide
Commercial uses, including restaurants and stores are now allowed citywide
Seattle will implement the state parking bill 3 years early, eliminating parking requirements for all units less than 1,200 square feet and greatly reducing commercial parking requirements
October 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Seattle will implement the state parking bill 3 years early, eliminating parking requirements for all units less than 1,200 square feet and greatly reducing commercial parking requirements
There's also a number of wonky amendments.
Setbacks were changed, to allow 3 foot setbacks on small lots near transit, and allow a 3 foot minimum, 5 foot average instead of a 5 foot minimum side setback
Setbacks were changed, to allow 3 foot setbacks on small lots near transit, and allow a 3 foot minimum, 5 foot average instead of a 5 foot minimum side setback
October 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
There's also a number of wonky amendments.
Setbacks were changed, to allow 3 foot setbacks on small lots near transit, and allow a 3 foot minimum, 5 foot average instead of a 5 foot minimum side setback
Setbacks were changed, to allow 3 foot setbacks on small lots near transit, and allow a 3 foot minimum, 5 foot average instead of a 5 foot minimum side setback
The above amendments will unlock Neighborhood Residential zones, they will now allow *more* housing that low-rise 1 or 2 townhome zoning, that have already been successful. In the next phase the city will have to go back to improve low-rise zones so they're not worse than NR.
October 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The above amendments will unlock Neighborhood Residential zones, they will now allow *more* housing that low-rise 1 or 2 townhome zoning, that have already been successful. In the next phase the city will have to go back to improve low-rise zones so they're not worse than NR.
The council also voted to exempt ADUs from floor area limits and density limits, and to allow ADU unit lot subdivision, but because those changes would generate so much housing, it will require additional environmental study.
October 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The council also voted to exempt ADUs from floor area limits and density limits, and to allow ADU unit lot subdivision, but because those changes would generate so much housing, it will require additional environmental study.
Even though 4 principal units are allowed on every lot, ADUs still offer a number of regulatory and fiscal advantages. ADUs were strengthened, now allowing two 1,200 sqft ADUs per lot if they have 3 bedrooms, and are now exempt from MHA housing taxes.
October 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Even though 4 principal units are allowed on every lot, ADUs still offer a number of regulatory and fiscal advantages. ADUs were strengthened, now allowing two 1,200 sqft ADUs per lot if they have 3 bedrooms, and are now exempt from MHA housing taxes.
Allowable floor area for middle housing was greatly increased, from 1.2/1.4 FAR to 1.6/1.8/2.0.
On every lot you can build four 2,000 square foot townhomes, or 10 900 square foot stacked flats.
If the units are type A accessible they are exempt from those limits.
On every lot you can build four 2,000 square foot townhomes, or 10 900 square foot stacked flats.
If the units are type A accessible they are exempt from those limits.
October 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Allowable floor area for middle housing was greatly increased, from 1.2/1.4 FAR to 1.6/1.8/2.0.
On every lot you can build four 2,000 square foot townhomes, or 10 900 square foot stacked flats.
If the units are type A accessible they are exempt from those limits.
On every lot you can build four 2,000 square foot townhomes, or 10 900 square foot stacked flats.
If the units are type A accessible they are exempt from those limits.
The council also passed a few simple ways to achieve 42' height, through meeting a green factor and stacked, 20' front setback or a tree canopy that would cover 10% of the lot at maturity
October 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The council also passed a few simple ways to achieve 42' height, through meeting a green factor and stacked, 20' front setback or a tree canopy that would cover 10% of the lot at maturity
Type A accessible rules typically only add a few thousand to the cost of a townhome, requiring things like accessible counter heights and bathrooms. All developments that opt into type A would only be bound by height, setback and parking dimensional limits
October 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Type A accessible rules typically only add a few thousand to the cost of a townhome, requiring things like accessible counter heights and bathrooms. All developments that opt into type A would only be bound by height, setback and parking dimensional limits
Seattle passed out of committee one of the strongest middle housing rule sets in the country, here's a breakdown of the changes that will supercharge housing production 🧵
First, Type A accessible units are exempt from floor area limits, lot coverage limits and density limits.
First, Type A accessible units are exempt from floor area limits, lot coverage limits and density limits.
October 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Seattle passed out of committee one of the strongest middle housing rule sets in the country, here's a breakdown of the changes that will supercharge housing production 🧵
First, Type A accessible units are exempt from floor area limits, lot coverage limits and density limits.
First, Type A accessible units are exempt from floor area limits, lot coverage limits and density limits.
To allow this citywide, email your councilmembers in support of amendments 54-59 & 70!
Also email your councilmembers in opposition to Rivera's tree protection poison pill amendments 93 and 102.
Also email your councilmembers in opposition to Rivera's tree protection poison pill amendments 93 and 102.
September 7, 2025 at 6:09 PM
To allow this citywide, email your councilmembers in support of amendments 54-59 & 70!
Also email your councilmembers in opposition to Rivera's tree protection poison pill amendments 93 and 102.
Also email your councilmembers in opposition to Rivera's tree protection poison pill amendments 93 and 102.
Councilmember Strauss sent out a public survey asking for input on proposed Neighborhood Center. If option C is picked for all of them, it would upzone dozens of blocks, hundreds of acres.
Tangletown Before->Version C
Link: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Tangletown Before->Version C
Link: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
August 17, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Councilmember Strauss sent out a public survey asking for input on proposed Neighborhood Center. If option C is picked for all of them, it would upzone dozens of blocks, hundreds of acres.
Tangletown Before->Version C
Link: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Tangletown Before->Version C
Link: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
CM Rinck's amendment to exempt ADUs from MHA fees is critical to ensure Neighborhood Center's don't unintentionally *reduce* development.
As it stands, in an LR1 zone, if you want to build the duplex below in your backyard, you have to pay $88,000 in fees. in SFH zones? Nothing.
As it stands, in an LR1 zone, if you want to build the duplex below in your backyard, you have to pay $88,000 in fees. in SFH zones? Nothing.
August 10, 2025 at 7:07 PM
CM Rinck's amendment to exempt ADUs from MHA fees is critical to ensure Neighborhood Center's don't unintentionally *reduce* development.
As it stands, in an LR1 zone, if you want to build the duplex below in your backyard, you have to pay $88,000 in fees. in SFH zones? Nothing.
As it stands, in an LR1 zone, if you want to build the duplex below in your backyard, you have to pay $88,000 in fees. in SFH zones? Nothing.
South Wedgwood NC: Near Roosevelt light rail station, UW & U Village
August 10, 2025 at 12:22 AM
South Wedgwood NC: Near Roosevelt light rail station, UW & U Village
Roanoke Park NC: Halfway between UW and Downtown, naturally expanding downtown centers outwards
August 10, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Roanoke Park NC: Halfway between UW and Downtown, naturally expanding downtown centers outwards
Nickerson - South Canal (North Queen Anne) NC: Near SPU, Fremont and Downtown Seattle
August 10, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Nickerson - South Canal (North Queen Anne) NC: Near SPU, Fremont and Downtown Seattle
Loyal Heights NC: Near Golden Gardens Park and Ballard
August 10, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Loyal Heights NC: Near Golden Gardens Park and Ballard
Gasworks NC: Near the Gasworks park, Burke Gilman, UW & Fremont offices
August 10, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Gasworks NC: Near the Gasworks park, Burke Gilman, UW & Fremont offices
The infamous 'Seward Park NC', called the Dawson NC, near the large Seward Park and Rainier Ave bus lines
August 10, 2025 at 12:22 AM
The infamous 'Seward Park NC', called the Dawson NC, near the large Seward Park and Rainier Ave bus lines
Broadview NC: Near big box retail amenities and Washington's busiest E Line bus
August 10, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Broadview NC: Near big box retail amenities and Washington's busiest E Line bus
CM Rinck proposed 8 new Neighborhood Centers - areas allowing development of 3-6 stories that were studied in the Final EIS. Here's a look at all 8
First: Alki NC: A popular weekend spot with lots of existing lowrise housing
First: Alki NC: A popular weekend spot with lots of existing lowrise housing
August 10, 2025 at 12:22 AM
CM Rinck proposed 8 new Neighborhood Centers - areas allowing development of 3-6 stories that were studied in the Final EIS. Here's a look at all 8
First: Alki NC: A popular weekend spot with lots of existing lowrise housing
First: Alki NC: A popular weekend spot with lots of existing lowrise housing
Join us TONIGHT for an Election Night social! We'll be meeting at the lively Stoup Brewing in Capitol Hill starting at 7pm. Don't forget to drop off your ballot on the way if you haven't already. secure.everyaction.com/8_HFBrAESkmy...
August 5, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Join us TONIGHT for an Election Night social! We'll be meeting at the lively Stoup Brewing in Capitol Hill starting at 7pm. Don't forget to drop off your ballot on the way if you haven't already. secure.everyaction.com/8_HFBrAESkmy...
Lots of amendments from a few different councilmembers regarding bonuses for affordable housing, stacked flats, and tree retention.
August 5, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Lots of amendments from a few different councilmembers regarding bonuses for affordable housing, stacked flats, and tree retention.
Hollingsworth proposed an amendment that would not require street improvements for 4 unit developments, easing costs
Rinck & Kettle proposed amendments to improve setback regulations, easing them on small lots, and requiring a 5 foot average, not minimum setback
Rinck & Kettle proposed amendments to improve setback regulations, easing them on small lots, and requiring a 5 foot average, not minimum setback
August 5, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Hollingsworth proposed an amendment that would not require street improvements for 4 unit developments, easing costs
Rinck & Kettle proposed amendments to improve setback regulations, easing them on small lots, and requiring a 5 foot average, not minimum setback
Rinck & Kettle proposed amendments to improve setback regulations, easing them on small lots, and requiring a 5 foot average, not minimum setback