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Seattle Ponders a New Approach to Zoning for its Comprehensive Plan Update

The city of Seattle will have an updated comprehensive plan by the end of 2024, with zoning changes to follow by 2025.

June 28, 2022 - The Urbanist

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Rezoning Proposed for Seattle's University District

Intended to make the most of a planned light rail station, the city of Seattle has proposed a zoning overhaul for the University District.

June 24, 2016 - The Urbanist

Seattle & Mt. Rainier

Big Changes in the New Year for the Seattle Department of Planning and Development

The traditional functions of planning are going to look a lot different in Seattle when the calendar changes to 2016.

December 17, 2015 - The Urbanist

Seattle Mayor to Create New 'Office of Planning and Community Development'

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray announced the creation of a cabinet-level Office of Planning and Community Development to address the city's explosive growth.

June 24, 2015 - The Urbanist

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