Seattle City Council Considers Density Changes to Alleviate Housing Crisis
By Politics Reporter | Published 2026-02-11T07:01:54.252Z
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The Seattle City Council is currently deliberating a series of zoning reforms aimed at increasing housing density throughout the city. The proposals, which have been the subject of intense debate in...
The Seattle City Council is currently deliberating a series of zoning reforms aimed at increasing housing density throughout the city. The proposals, which have been the subject of intense debate in recent months, seek to address Seattle's ongoing housing affordability crisis by allowing for more diverse housing options in traditionally single-family neighborhoods.
The proposed changes would primarily focus on easing restrictions on the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs), duplexes,
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