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One Seattle Plan Zoning Update Information Sessions 

We are in the home stretch of our Zoning Update Information Sessions and we'd like to thank all those who have attended our in-person events thus far. We have three more Information Sessions, the last of which is a virtual online event.

*Thursday, December 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m.*
Jefferson Park Community Center, 3801 Beacon Ave S

*Tuesday, December 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m.*
Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 301 Mercer St

*Thursday, December 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.*
Online virtual meeting [ https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MmNkMjhkODItZGYzMC00Y2YzLTgwOTMtMWRmNGJlZjI1NjNm%40thread.v2/0?btype=a&context=%7B%22Tid%22%3A%2278e61e45-6beb-4009-8f99-359d8b54f41b%22%2C%22Oid%22%3A%22677938b3-10b9-4672-afc7-2470bc36d178%22%2C%22IsBroadcastMeeting%22%3Atrue%2C%22role%22%3A%22a%22%7D&role=a&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] on Microsoft Teams

This public comment period ends on December 20. Submit your comments and feedback on our proposed zoning maps - learn more at Zoning.OneSeattlePlan.com [ https://one-seattle-plan-zoning-implementation-seattlecitygis.hub.arcgis.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ].






OPCD in Action


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Zoning Update Information Session at historic Washington Hall, November 7.



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Zoning Update Information Session at Magnuson Park, Hangar 30, Nov. 19.













Equitable Development Initiative Partner Updates
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Kateesha Atterbury, Executive Director of Urban Black Community Development, with OPCD Director Rico Quirindongo.

Urban Black Community Development [ https://www.urbanblackllc.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] recently completed their acquisition of the historic Sanctuary Building in West Seattle for the future home of the Washington State Black Legacy Institute! EDI contributed $1,751,900 toward the acquisition, which closed on November 26.

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Hillman City Partners — comprised of SEED, Black and Tan Hall, and Multicultural Community Coalition, successfully purchased a mixed-use building in the Hillman City Neighborhood of Seattle. The acquisition will preserve existing small businesses as well as create new affordable arts and cultural space on the upper floor.

"Photo: Joseph Seamons (Black and Tan Hall), Yordanos Teferi (Multicultural Community Coalition), and Michael Seiwerath (SEED) at Hillman City Partners."

 



Northgate Regional Center Plan Community Survey

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We are working with the Seattle Department of Transportation in efforts to help shape the future of Northgate!

The Northgate Regional Center Plan will establish a 20-year vision for Northgate and addresses land use and development patterns, housing needs, the local economy, the environment, transportation connections, and access to public services.

Participate in the Northgate Regional Center Plan Surve [ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FYT3ZLG?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]y by Sunday, December 15.

 



Office to Residential Update

Sales Tax Deferral for Conversions of Underutilized Commercial Space to Housing 

Our 2023 Office to Residential Call for Ideas informed several policy and code changes to encourage conversions. In December 2024 Mayor Harrell proposed to defer the 10.3% sales and use tax on the construction costs of converting commercial space to housing. To qualify, the developer is required to provide 10% of the new housing units as affordable for households with incomes at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI). If the units are kept affordable for 10 years the deferred sales and use taxes do not need to be repaid.  This tax deferral is authorized by the State of Washington under RCW 82.50 [ https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=82.59&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ].

Visit our Office to Residential webpage [ https://www.seattle.gov/opcd/office-to-residential?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] for more information.





Upcoming Events

One Seattle Plan Zoning Update Engagement Events [ https://one-seattle-plan-zoning-implementation-seattlecitygis.hub.arcgis.com/pages/engagement?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
[ http://www.seattle.gov/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]Seattle Design Commission Meetings [ https://www.seattle.gov/designcommission/get-involved?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
Seattle Planning Commission Meetings [ https://www.seattle.gov/planningcommission/meetings?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

Before You Go...
A block of white text over a black background. It is a quote from Rico Quirindongo, OPCD director. [ https://www.arcadenw.org/digital-magazine-articles/planning-the-new-normal?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

Our director Rico Quirindongo reflects on his relationship with ARCADE magazine, where he recently joined as a guest writer. Click or tap on the image above to read his "Planning the New Normal" column.












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