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From: "Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda Newsletter" <jesseca.brand@seattle.gov>
To: Subscribers of the HALA Newsletter
Sent: Friday, June 3, 2016 8:00:34 AM
Subject: Join the Conversation around HALA
May 23, 2016 // Issue # 5
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We have launched an online tool to get your feedback on HALA’s proposals.
This is an interactive survey where you can see other
respondents' opinions alongside your own. Many of the recommendations in
this survey were generated by community conversations and they cover a
wide variety of topics.
It will also be evolving and changing and new elements of HALA
are being developed. Please check in regularly to see new questions.
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photo credit: Chris Blakely, flickr.com
Photo taken November 15, 2015 in West Queen Anne
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WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH HALA
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Focus Groups start their work
In January, Mayor Murray invited anyone in the city who wanted to
get involved in shaping the Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda
(HALA) to apply for participation in
focus groups. We had
an overwhelming response with nearly 700 applicants. In the end,
approximately 170 people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives are
coming together to learn about land use, equity and
other factors so they can provide the City and fellow Seattleites more
targeted, ongoing feedback on
HALA and related issues. We'll report here on their progress. They are focusing on the
Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) Program which is the cornerstone of the
Grand Bargain.
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We have spent time with different local groups recently. Here are some of their thoughts.
Magnolia
Community Council (via letter):
- Expansion of multi-family housing will enhance downtown Magnolia
- Support for increased height limits in
multi-family / commercial areas as a part of the new Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) program - Eager to support potential light rail station at Dravus and NW 20th
Ravenna / Bryant Neighborhood Association (approximately 35 people):
- Concern with displacement and growth impacts on current community members
- Expressed interest in strengthening design quality
- Desire to avoid concentration of poverty and to see new affordable units in their neighborhood
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- Support for the new program, MHA, and proposed investments in affordable housing
- Desire to strengthen Tenant Relocation Ordinance to support renters
- Support for eliminating barriers to housing for people with criminal backgrounds
Queen Anne Land Use Review Committee (approximately 100 people):
- Expressed interest in zoning changes and how they can weigh in on specifics
- Concern about parking loss and transportation investments
- Concern with any modifications to regulations on
Accessory Dwelling Units
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Upcoming
Events
Join us at one of our upcoming meetings, online or at events that we
are attending. More updates throughout the summer. And, check out our
online calendar. We include dates that City Council will be discussing
important issues and other items related to
HALA.
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Recent News
Read what the news media and bloggers are saying about HALA.
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Jesseca Brand
Seattle Neighborhoods | |
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