Seattle City Council
“We Don’t Need Design Review”: Seattle Developer’s Project Fuels Housing Policy Debate
Lake Union Partners’ 302-unit Northgate project becomes rallying cry for broader housing policy reform A Seattle developer’s decision to sidestep the city’s controversial...
Seattle Breaks Ground on $140MM Memorial Stadium Transformation
Historic venue at Seattle Center to undergo complete reconstruction in unique public-private partnership Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell joined Seattle Public Schools leadership, Seattle...
City Council Approves 30 Digital Kiosks for Downtown Seattle with Plans for Citywide Expansion
SEATTLE, June 24, 2025 — The Seattle City Council on Tuesday approved the installation of IKE Smart City digital kiosks throughout downtown, advancing a...
Mayor Harrell Proposes $2MM Bridge Loan to Support Seattle Social Housing Developer
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced legislation to authorize the City’s Finance Director to provide a $2 million bridge loan to the...
Seattle Mayor Proposes Major Design Review Reforms to Accelerate Housing Production
Seattle — Mayor Bruce Harrell proposed interim legislation and upcoming permanent reforms to Seattle’s Design Review program to make housing development faster and...
Port of Seattle Files Land Use Appeal Over Housing Legislation on Maritime and Industrial Lands
The Port of Seattle (Port) today filed an appeal in King County Superior Court to overturn the Seattle City Council’s decision to permit...
Memorial Stadium Redevelopment Project in Seattle Reaches $30MM in Philanthropic Support
WaFd Bank, Amazon, Local Philanthropists and Community Foundations Among Top Donors for Legacy Project SEATTLE (January 30, 2025) – One Roof Stadium Partnership...
Seattle Mayor Harrell Signs the City’s 2025-2026 Budget Into Law
Seattle – Yesterday, Mayor Bruce Harrell signed the City’s 2025-2026 biennial budget into law, totaling $8.3 billion in overall appropriations including $1.6 billion...
Seattle City Councilmember Proposes Amendments to Retire Streetcar, Explore New Transportation Options in South Lake Union
Today Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) announced that he’s introducing transit-focused amendments to the 2025-26 Budget package for consideration heading into final stages...
Seattle Voters Approve $1.55B Transportation Levy to Maintain and Modernize City’s Infrastructure
Mayor Harrell thanks voters for supporting the levy, which will generate $1.55 billion over 8 years to fund transportation improvements in Seattle SEATTLE...
Seattle City Council Approves Three-Year Modification for Design Review Process
By Kate Snyder Seattle’s design review process will see a more streamlined process for certain projects in the future. During a meeting on...
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell Signs Legislation Sending Transportation Levy to Voters
Levy will build sidewalks, pave streets, repair bridges, and improve transit for a safe, reliable, and connected Seattle Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce...
