US EditionMore housing in SODO? Proposal draws strong support and backlash
- The Seattle City Council approved a bill allowing residential housing near professional sports venues despite opposition, aiming to address housing needs and public safety concerns.
- Opponents, including the Port of Seattle, expressed concerns over safety and industrial operations, condemning the council's decision as a threat to jobs and economic competitiveness.
- Patience Malaba of the Housing Development Consortium praised the approval as a significant step for local businesses and community safety, highlighting its positive impact on the area.
- The new development will include 50% affordable housing for residents with incomes between 60% and 90% of the area median income, addressing housing shortages.
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Omak-Okanogan County ChronicleSeattle City Council OKs residential housing near stadiums despite pushback
(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council has approved a bill to allow residential housing near Seattle’s professional sports venues despite pushback from council members.
Seattle City Council passes controversial SODO housing rezoning proposal
A five-hour marathon meeting ended with the Seattle City Council approving controversial housing rezoning changes in SODO, the stadium district near the port, Tuesday night. The final vote was 6-3. Council President Sarah Nelson highlighted the benefits of the new development on Seattle’s Morning News with Charlie Harger. She emphasized the opportunity to build mixed-income housing and small spaces for small manufacturing businesses. “This is a…
Sara Nelson Got What She (and Chris Hansen) Wanted
Earlier this month, we did a slightly deeper dive into what the hell is up with Council President Sara Nelson’s sudden interest in reviving a failed plan to rezone SoDo for residential housing. Is it about adding housing? Or is it a giveaway to a billionaire friend? Kind of a long story. by Tobias Coughlin-Bogue Earlier this month, we did a slightly deeper dive into what the hell is up with Council President Sara Nelson’s sudden interest in revi…
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