Seattle Expands Housing Density Near Light Rail to Combat Affordability Crisis
By Daniel Washington | Published 2026-02-18T07:03:05.010Z
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To combat the city's ongoing housing crisis, the Seattle City Council unanimously approved zoning changes Tuesday to allow increased housing density near light rail stations. The legislation, known...
To combat the city's ongoing housing crisis, the Seattle City Council unanimously approved zoning changes Tuesday to allow increased housing density near light rail stations. The legislation, known as the "Transit-Oriented Development" (TOD) plan, aims to encourage the construction of more apartments, townhouses, and other multi-family dwellings in areas well-served by public transportation.
The new zoning regulations will permit taller buildings and eliminate single-family zoning restrictions w
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