The City Council is considering whether it should approve public financing to support the construction of a new arena south of Safeco Field. It appears likely that constructing a new arena to bring an NBA basketball team to Seattle can be done without City participation. The land is zoned to permit its construction, and the [...]
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August 6, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw, Councilmember Godden, Councilmember Rasmussen, News Releases
Seattle City Council special committee supports initial Central Waterfront concept design and strategic plan
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This afternoon the Seattle City Council unanimously approved Resolution 31399 supporting the overall direction of a Central Waterfront concept design and strategic plan. This resolution also addresses a funding plan for public, private, and philanthropic sources for the Waterfront Improvement Program and states the City’s intent to form a local improvement district to help pay for the waterfront improvements. The resolution calls for partnerships with the Pike Place Market and Seattle Aquarium and supports formation of a Friends of the Seattle Waterfront non-profit organization.
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August 6, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw, Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Harrell, Councilmember Licata, Councilmember O'Brien, News Releases
City Councilmembers participate in "Night Out Against Crime"
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Seattle City Councilmembers will travel throughout Seattle on Tuesday night, spending time with neighbors across the City in an effort to heighten crime prevention/awareness and neighborhood safety. “Night Out” is a national Crime Prevention event and will take place this year on August 7, 2012. Last year, 1,327 events were registered with the Seattle Police Department. If you have never participated in “Night Out”, Councilmembers encourage you to get involved this year. The theme this year is “Together – Safer Neighborhoods.”
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August 3, 2012January 6, 2023News Releases
South Lake Union Sets the Table for Growth Management
Since the revisions to the South Lake Union Neighborhood Plan and its designation as an Urban Center, South Lake Union (SLU) has led the City in developing new jobs and housing, just as was hoped. By investing in infrastructure there, the City has successfully encouraged this development. This year, the Council will consider additional rezones [...]
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August 2, 2012January 6, 2023News Releases
Regulatory Reforms adopted for Seattle
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Today Mayor Mike McGinn signed legislation to reform development regulations in Seattle. The changes, adopted by Seattle City Council on July 23, are intended to support jobs in the city, with many of the changes applying to areas of the city where most growth is expected, including most major urban centers and areas along light rail.
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August 1, 2012January 6, 2023News Releases
Trash talks.
It’s finally Seattle summer – yet it’s hard to focus on our brief period of blue skies when our sense of smell, not to mention our community hygiene, is challenged by piles of trash (and accompanying urban wildlife) in alleyways in Chinatown and overflowing garbage cans in West, South, and Southwest Seattle. Employees of Waste [...]
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July 31, 2012January 6, 2023News Releases
Living Building Ordinance Amendments
The Council has unanimously adopted changes to the ‘Living Building Challenge Pilot Program’ that will tighten the qualifications for participation and provide additional incentives for builders to participate in the program. We expect at least one additional building to be able to proceed into construction as a result of this change. The Living Building ordinance [...]
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July 31, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Harrell, Councilmember O'Brien, News Releases
Have a question for the Seattle City Council? Get it answered on Seattle Channel’s Council Edition
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Do you have a question for the City Council? Will the proposed NBA/NHL arena become a reality? How will city leaders work with Department of Justice to help guide reforms to the Seattle Police Department and reduce violence in the City? What is the Council doing now to change election campaign financing? Whatever your questions, submit them now.
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July 30, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata, News Releases
Seattle proposal caps fees for involuntary tows from private property
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Mayor Mike McGinn and Councilmember Nick Licata today announced plans to cap fees for involuntary tows from private property. The proposed legislation, which goes to the City Council tomorrow, protects consumers while balancing tow companies’ business interests and private property owners' ability to seek relief from unauthorized parking. Standard impounds will be capped at $156.75, and storage rates are limited to $15.50 for up to 12 hours. Sales tax and an impound fee, yet to be determined, will also be applied.
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July 30, 2012January 6, 2023News Releases
Seattle Deep Green Pilot Program gives Stone34 green light
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The City Council today voted unanimously to approve an ordinance to amend the Living Building Pilot Project in order to facilitate and encourage developments that strive to meet the highest level of sustainable design.