UPDATE: This amendment was not passed. The Vote: During the chaotic Select Committee sessions in September 2025, many of the more “restrictive” or “expensive” transparency amendments were either voted down or moved…
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Beyond the Labels: Meeting with Councilmember Rob Saka
If you’ve been looking for a way to get your voice heard regarding the future of our neighborhood, now is the time to act. Our designated Council representative, Rob Saka, holds regular…
Zoning Decoded: The Technical Differences Between NR and LR2
As our neighborhood considers the One Seattle Plan, it’s important to understand the specific rules governing our street. The actual impact varies depending on whether a lot is designated Neighborhood Residential (NR),…
Video on the potential realities of the rezoning
I’ve been doing a deep dive into the new zoning rules. The good news? Our block won’t transform overnight. The bad news? Speculators—often called “Dirt Dogs”—are already circling. I actually got a…
Council Select Committee Meetings Set
The Council Select Committee on the Comp Plan 2026’s schedule has been posted, and there will be Public Hearings on April 6 and May 29. The Chair of the Select Committee is Councilmember Eddie Lin.Councilmember Strauss…
Zoning 4-Story Apartments on 39th
I am writing to ensure you are all aware of the rezoning proposal currently under review for our street. The most direct impact on our street is that the west side of 39th Ave…
From Olympia to Our Block: Understanding the 2026 Rezoning Proposal
If you’ve noticed more talk lately about “Middle Housing,” “Neighborhood Centers,” or the “One Seattle Plan,” you aren’t alone. Our block is currently part of a city-wide conversation about how Seattle should…