If you missed it, you can review the recording here: youtu.be/hBfATpCzxM8. Our thanks to @upforgrowthaction.bsky.social for co-hosting and to our panel of amazing speakers for sharing their incredible insights!

Webinar: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act - Implementation, Implications, and What Comes Next

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The Urbanist@theurbanist.org · yesterday

Today at noon, our publisher Doug Trumm is moderating a panel of housing pros on the topic of the Road to Housing Act, a major reform of federal policy. It's hosted by @housingconsortium.org @ @upforgrowthaction.bsky.social. Webinar details here: www.housingconsortium.org/events/#!eve...

One hour from now! The Office of Housing is hosting a public comment session for the Fort Lawton housing redevelopment project. Zoom link is here: www.seattle.gov/housing/prog...

For folks testifying, a reminder that is happening *tomorrow* (8/27), starting at 10 AM (virtual) and noon (in-person), while written comments will still be accepted until Sept. 8. It shouldn't take over twenty years to build a housing project, but we can still get this one across the finish line.

Housing Development Consortium@housingconsortium.org · last wk.

Since 2005, Seattle has planned to transform 34 acres of abandoned buildings in Discovery Park into a community hub of affordable homes, supportive housing, and park facilities. This project is now in its final stages, and it's time to bring it home. Join us: www.housingconsortium.org/fortlawton

Since 2005, Seattle has planned to transform 34 acres of abandoned buildings in Discovery Park into a community hub of affordable homes, supportive housing, and park facilities. This project is now in its final stages, and it's time to bring it home. Join us: www.housingconsortium.org/fortlawton

The final phase of public engagement is underway for the plan to redevelop Fort Lawton into a community hub of affordable homes, supportive housing, and increased park facilities. This effort has been in the works since *2005*, and it needs your support. Here's how you can help: bit.ly/4qinWzl

Join HDC's Young Professionals for Housing on 8/25 at Cushing Terrell for a summer send-off happy hour! We'll have networking bingo, free professional headshots, and light food and refreshments. Invite your friends and colleagues to join us and celebrate the last days of summer! bit.ly/4gktW7n

Another environmental analysis of the longstanding Fort Lawton housing plan tees up yet another public hearing at the end of this month. Some worry that the State Environmental Policy Act is leading to an endless loop of study on projects like this one. Story: www.theurbanist.org/seattle-is-s...

Seattle Is Still Studying Housing at Magnolia's Fort Lawton

Another environmental analysis of the longstanding Fort Lawton housing plan tees up another public hearing at the end of this month. Some worry that the State Environmental Policy Act is leading to an...

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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has signed the SEPA reform bill into law.

The Urbanist@theurbanist.org · last mo.

A 5-4 Seattle City Council vote yesterday means city-level appeals that have delayed significant citywide zoning changes in the past will be extinguished. Conventional appeal options to Superior Court or the state growth hearings board will remain. Story: www.theurbanist.org/seattle-coun...

A 5-4 Seattle City Council vote yesterday means city-level appeals that have delayed significant citywide zoning changes in the past will be extinguished. Conventional appeal options to Superior Court or the state growth hearings board will remain. Story: www.theurbanist.org/seattle-coun...

Seattle Council Reins In Growth Plan Appeals in Narrow Vote

The 5-4 vote means city-level appeals that have delayed significant citywide zoning changes in the past will instead be directed to Superior Court of a state growth hearings board. The proposal had pr...

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SEPA reform will become law in Seattle!

Ryan Packer@typewriteralley.bsky.social · last mo.

The final vote: YES: Strauss, Foster, Kettle, Lin, Rinck NO: Saka, Juarez, Rivera, Hollingsworth The bill passes 5-4.

The meeting today is at 2:00pm. You can still send in comments! And you can attend in-person at council chambers or virtually to provide public comment 🗣️. Details here: seattle.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=...

The Urbanist@theurbanist.org · last mo.

Support SEPA reform in Seattle by asking the city council to end predatory delay procedures from city law. The big vote is today! Habitat for Humanity has an online letter 📧 campaign here that is easy to fill out and send: habitatforhumanityseattle.quorum.us/campaign/164...

Join us today at 2 pm if you can! In person or testify remotely. I wish we were voting on Phase 2 and adopting new neighborhood centers across the City today. 🤷🏻‍♂️ But hopefully we can at least pass legislation to minimize future harmful and unnecessary delays.

The Urbanist@theurbanist.org · last mo.

Support SEPA reform in Seattle by asking the city council to end predatory delay procedures from city law. The big vote is today! Habitat for Humanity has an online letter 📧 campaign here that is easy to fill out and send: habitatforhumanityseattle.quorum.us/campaign/164...

Please join tomorrow as City Council considers CB 121215 - legislation related to SEPA appeals. Public comment starts at 2 PM. There have been lots of questions, misunderstandings, and misinformation about this legislation. See FAQs here: council.seattle.gov/2026/07/24/f...

FAQs on Councilmember Lin's legislation related to SEPA appeals - Seattle City Council Blog

Council Bill 121215, my legislation related to SEPA appeals, will expedite Seattle’s ability to address our most pressing issues, from mitigating climate change to building more homes. If we work toge...

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SEPA reform has advanced out of the Seattle City Council’s Land Use and Sustainability Committee, but still needs to be passed by the full Council! Take action before July 28 and support CB 121215 in order to prevent environmental review from being weaponized against housing: bit.ly/SEPAReform

The "21st Century ROAD to Housing Act" is now law! We created a new guide to help renters and advocates understand what the new law means and how to influence how it will be put into action. Download it here: https://nlihc.org/sites/default/files/ROAD_Impacts_071026.pdf

The City of Issaquah just notched another housing reform in its belt for 2026, illustrating how fast a council and a mayor aligned on the issue can move. Tonight's approved bill allows for self-certification of DADUs - making Issaquah the first city in the state to implement HB 1353.

First up, our OpEd. There’s much more to say, but I wanted to highlight the importance of political courage when it comes to making the choices we know are needed to address affordability and climate change and to redesign our city around people instead of cars. www.seattletimes.com/opinion/this...

Why I want to change Seattle's zoning appeals process | Op-Ed, Seattle City Councilmember Eddie Lin

Here in deep-blue Seattle, State Environmental Policy Act appeals are resulting in years of delays; time that we don’t have.

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Our SEPA bill passed out of committee and is now headed to full Council on Tuesday. Let us know your thoughts! Your voice matters and makes a difference!

Ryan Packer@typewriteralley.bsky.social · last mo.

Happening now: The Seattle City Council's land use committee is deliberating CM Eddie Lin's bill removing the avenue of administrative appeal for areawide rezones and updates to the Comprehensive Plan. Appeals like this have significantly delayed zoning changes in the city in recent years.

Registration is open for our second annual fundraiser: Blueprint to Build. This year, social housing went from an idea to reality - now it's time to scale and also celebrate our over 160 Social Housing Activators who made it happen. There will be food, music, art and more! Join us tinyurl.com/HONB2B

Blueprint to Build: Our Social Housing Future

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The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) is being weaponized to delay housing Seattle desperately needs. Take action today to support CB 121215, which aligns Seattle with state law and prevents environmental review processes from being abused to block housing in urban areas: bit.ly/SEPAReform

Seattle is in the midst of a housing production freeze that threatens the city's Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) program. But with a temporary recalibration of MHA, we can save the program and restart production. Please read this important op-ed by HDC's Executive Director, Patience Malaba.

The Urbanist@theurbanist.org · 3mo ago

NEW OP-ED// Op-Ed: To Save Mandatory Housing Affordability, We Have to Recalibrate It By Patience Malaba via @theurbanist.org

Thanks to our collective efforts, the One Seattle Plan lays out a great vision for a more affordable and sustainable Seattle. But we need bold zoning to make this plan a reality. Join us 7/23 at Seattle City Hall for a public hearing and rally for the next stage of the Comp Plan! bit.ly/3Qzet9u

One year in, the Wilburton rezone is becoming a regional model, Joe Fain writes. Thanks to a funded inclusionary zoning program, Wilburton attracted applications for more than 2,300 apartments, more than Seattle logged citywide in 2025.

Op-Ed: Bellevue’s Wilburton Housing Policy Actually Builds Housing

One year in, the Wilburton rezone is becoming a regional model. Thanks to a funded inclusionary zoning program, Wilburton attracted applications for more than 2,300 apartments, more than Seattle logge...

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Last call for stories! Tell us why you <3 stacked flats and other middle housing types to encourage the State Building Code Council to make it easier to build the homes we want 🩷🏠 Send in your story by tomorrow here: bit.ly/stackedflats

Futurewise@futurewise.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Why is Futurewise always talking about stacked flats? A 🧵 (1/5)

Join HDC on 6/4 for an informative virtual Learn at Lunch as we unveil a new Decarbonization Readiness Guide, designed to help affordable housing operators align asset management planning with current regulatory requirements and resources! Register today: bit.ly/4dK6lMb

BEEP BEEP! Join Futurewise, the Complete Communities Coalition, and guests from the City as we bus across Seattle and dream big for a more affordable, transit friendly, and vibrant city. RSVP: futurewise.salsalabs.org/CCCBusRideAlong2026/index.html

After clearing the committee review last week, a package of targeted zoning changes is headed to the Seattle City Council on June 2. The proposal seeks to spur the construction of towers, affordable housing, and mass timber and passive house buildings. Story: www.theurbanist.org/seattle-adva...

Seattle Advances Zoning Package Spurring Towers, Mass Timber, and Passive House

After clearing the Land Use Committee last week, a package of narrowly targeted zoning changes is headed to the Seattle City Council on June 2. The proposal seeks to spur the construction of towers, a...

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We've made it to the last day of King County Affordable Housing Week 2026! Come and join us for the final event of the Affordable Housing Week: the BHI Policy Group Happy Hour: Celebrating Innovation! This will be an event you simply don't want to miss. bit.ly/4nLmGUe

Thursday is the single biggest day in this year's King County Affordable Housing Week! Join us in closing out this incredible week at our Closing Reception. Don't miss this chance to unwind, connect, and celebrate the strides we've made toward a more inclusive future. See you today! bit.ly/AHW2026

It's hard to believe we're already at the halfway point of King County Affordable Housing Week! For day three, we have an exciting lineup of events that cover a wide range of topics. Space is still available for some of these events. We hope you join us! bit.ly/AHW2026