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Submit a Letter to the City Council

The Seattle City Council is now considering Phase 2 of the One Seattle Plan, Centers + Corridors. This legislation will determine zoning for new neighborhood centers, expanded urban centers, and transit corridors across the city. It's a once-in-a-generation opportunity to allow more homes in more neighborhoods.

Why does it matter?

The One Seattle Plan sets an ambitious vision for a more affordable, sustainable, and welcoming Seattle. But the zoning has to match the vision. Bolder Centers + Corridors zoning would allow more housing near transit, businesses, and amenities, help address our housing shortage, and reduce our climate impact.

What are we asking for?

We're urging the Council to make three key improvements:

1. A Courtyard Bonus in lowrise zones that replaces unusable side yards with shared courtyards, adding homes while making blocks greener and more livable.

2. Height bonuses for green building techniques like Passive House and mass timber, which dramatically reduce energy use and carbon emissions.

3. Expanded transit corridors beyond arterials, so more people can live on quieter side streets within a five-minute walk of frequent bus service.

We’ve made it easy with a pre-drafted form letter that you can personalize to reflect your unique perspective. Make sure to customize the letter!