DPD invites public comment on draft documents:
DPD released draft legislation for public review on February 16, and will accept public comments through March 19 (see “Related Documents”). After that, we will send revised drafts to City Council for further review. You can learn more about the proposal and provide in-person comments at the following events: PUBLIC MEETING
Yesler Terrace Community Center, 917 E. Yesler Way
March 7th – 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Interpretation provided: Amharic, Tigrinya, Somali, Oromo, Vietnamese, Cantonese, and Spanish DROP-IN TALKS WITH CITY STAFF
Yesler Terrace Community Center, 917 E. Yesler Way
March 10, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; March 15th, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Get more information or provide more detailed comments with a City planner. Interpretation available with advance notice
(contact dave.laclergue@seattle.gov). |
For 70 years, Yesler Terrace has provided quality housing for extremely low-income people. Today, aging buildings and infrastructure make it increasingly difficult for the Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) to maintain safe and reliable housing at this site. Since 2006, SHA has worked with residents and other stakeholders to shape a development plan that includes replacement housing, additional affordable housing, commercial uses, and public open space. To move forward with this plan, SHA needs various approvals from the City.
City departments have drafted a proposal that would support this vision while making sure that the new development benefits current and future Yesler residents, First Hill and Little Saigon neighbors, and the Seattle community as a whole. The proposal emphasizes affordable housing, public open space, and a high level of environmental performance.
Yesler Terrace offers a unique opportunity to rebuild a neighborhood from the ground up. Consistent with Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan, redevelopment would increase affordable housing and growth potential within an urban center, building a mixed-use, mixed income community within walking distance of downtown and First Hill medical campuses. The City’s proposal includes requirements for green building, tree preservation, dedicated bike facilities, improved sidewalks, district heat infrastructure, and better stormwater management.
