Entitled “Seattle 2035,” the Draft Plan was released for public comment on July 8. The updated Comprehensive Plan will serve as the city’s roadmap for the next 20 years.
The meetings will include open house displays and a presentation to provide a broad overview of the Draft Plan, highlight major changes and get feedback on proposed village expansion areas, especially areas near meeting locations.
Since some of Seattle 2035’s policies about affordable housing will be implemented as part of the City’s proposed Housing and Affordability and Livability Agenda, there will be information and opportunity for feedback at the meetings.
The meetings are as scheduled:
•Nov. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. (presentation at 6:30 p.m.), at Leif Erikson Hall (2245 N.W. 57th St.);
•Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to noon (presentation at 10 a.m.), at Filipino Community Center (5740 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S.); and
•Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon (presentation at 10 a.m.), at North Seattle College (9600 College Way N.).
Feedback received on the Draft Comprehensive Plan will help inform the Mayor’s Recommended Plan, which will be released in early 2016.
DPD is extending the public comment period through Nov. 20. The Online Community Conversation will remain live through this period. To join the conversation about Seattle’s future and provide comments:
•Attend a community meeting in October or November
•Read the Draft Plan Summary (www.seattle.gov/dpd/cityplanning/DraftPlanExecutiveSummary.pdf) and check out the Draft Plan (www.seattle.gov/dpd/cs/groups/pan/@pan/documents/web_informational/p2294968.pdf).
•Join the Seattle 2035 Online Community Conversation (seattle2035.consider.it) to discuss the potential pros and cons of proposed policies
•Send comments via email to 2035@seattle.gov or via mail to the City of Seattle Department of Planning and Development, Attn: Seattle 2035, 700 Fifth Ave., Suite 2000, P.O. Box 34019, Seattle WA 98124-4019.
The Draft Plan is informed by the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) that was released in May 2015. The Draft Plan includes goals and policies to help achieve the city’s vision for the future. Seattle is expected to grow by 120,000 residents and 115,000 jobs in the coming 20 years. The Draft Plan also includes a new Future Land Use Map, showing a pattern of growth that supports the city’s vision.