U DISTRICT

 URBAN DESIGN

DRAFT recommendations: zoning, development standards, affordable housing requirements, and amenitiesMay 27, 2016

 

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Dave LaClergue/Janet ShullOPCD U District Rezone REPMay 27, 2016 Version #6.1

Introduction

to Dra Proposal

This report summarizes draft zoning recommendations for Seattle’s U District. The proposal has been prepared by the Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD), based on four years of analysis and public input.The rezone would increase allowable height and density in the core of the neighborhood, adjacent to the Sound Transit light rail station that will open in 2021. It would also apply new development standards to shape growth in a way that responds to the U District context. Finally, the proposal includes new requirements for affordable housing, open space, and other amenities valued by the community.Background materials, draft zoning, and other information are available at www.seattle.gov/dpd/udistrict.

OPCD will take public comment on this proposal until June 30, 2016

. Please email comments to udistrict@seattle.gov or mail to Dave LaClergue, Office of Planning and Community Development, 700 5th Ave, Suite 1800, Seattle, WA 98124.Following public review, planners will make revisions before transmitting to the Mayor and City Council for their consideration later in summer 2016.

Figure 1. Participants listen to a presentation at the U District Urban Design Framework open house, 2013.