Updating Neighborhood Plans/Station Area Planning

Overview

Neighborhood plans were completed between 1995 and 2000 to manage growth in the neighborhoods, especially in light of Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan and growth management strategy, adopted in 1994. Since neighborhood plans were completed, growth throughout Seattle has been generally consistent with expectations but has varied by neighborhood. In some neighborhoods growth has been far more or far less than anticipated.

Executive staff and the City Council are currently discussing the process to follow for updating neighborhood plans. This memo to City Councilmembers outlines the executive's proposed approach and is serving as the basis for the ongoing discussion.

Updating Neighborhood Plans/Station Area Planning related documents:

• Neighborhood Plan Update Proviso Ordinance
• A Proposal: Updating Neighborhood Plans