The Council is in the thick of deciding on the next two year city budget and reconciling a large deficit. Read about the proposed budget and Council changes. Attend upcoming public hearing on November 5th.
https://www.seattle.gov/council/topics/city-council-budget-basics
Nov. 18th PRCC and Green Lake CC Meeting
What is the Future of Aurora Avenue?
Phinney Ridge and Green Lake Community Councils co-host
Seattle Department of Transportation: The Aurora Ave N Plan
Wednesday Nov 18, 2026
7pm zoom link tbd
Aurora Ave N (State Route 99) is one of most essential north- south corridors thru Washington. In Seattle, it links people to their homes, businesses, services, and jobs using transit and driving. It is also vital for moving freight to various retail along the entire corridor. And it is an essential Emergency Evacuation route Because of the high rates of serious injuries, fatal crashes involving pedestrians and vehicles, Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has been studying alternatives to improving safety.
https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/current-projects/aurora-ave-project#En_x177460
Should bike lanes and widened sidewalks be provided by reducing the number of lanes to one each direction from Winona and continue to N 85th? Or should the current lane configuration be retained? Proposed roadway cross section options that are shown on page 15 thru 21.
https://www.seattle.gov/documents/Departments/SDOT/Projects/Aurora%20Ave%20Project/Aurora_Ave_Project_Public_Briefing_Spring_2024.pdf
SEATTLE RESIDENTS FOR THOUGHTFUL GROWTH PRESENTS REVISION SEATTLE 2.0
NEW DATE: Monday November 9th
Event is FREE but please register below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/revision-seattle-20-tickets-2003550250734?keep_tld=true
Monday, November 9th, 7-8:30PM
Location: Maple Leaf Lutheran Church, 10005 32nd Ave NE
Learn how every property (including yours) will have new zoning and development pressures. Come hear new ideas for growth that provide housing without destroying neighborhood character and the urban green space. Together, we'll explore how market-driven speculation, displacement, and the loss of urban nature - and how Seattle can revise the Mayor's "Taller, Denser, Faster" agenda in favor of growth that is equitable, affordable and green.
More information at https://www.seattlethoughtfulgrowth.org/
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ARCHIVAL MATERIAL
This section is for historic reference only.
Effect of District 6 Amendments on Phinney Ridge and nearby neighborhoods
CM Strauss proposed to substitute a new East Ballard Neighborhood Center instead of the Mayor's original proposed center on Phinney Ridge (at 65th/Phinney). That amendment passed and amendments also passed that made changes to the boundaries for the Upper Fremont and NW Green Lake Neighborhood Centers. The companion Resolution also includes studying a Phinney Center and potential boundary changes to other District 6 Neighborhood Centers for a future year Comprehensive Plan amendment.
Maps of changes to Neighborhood Centers can be found in the FEIS Addendum.
Stay Informed on Future Agendas and Votes
Check the Council's meeting page or sign up to receive agendas by e-mail.
Written Comments: You can always email comments to the all council members at Council@seattle.gov Revisions and Additions to Phinney Ridge Neighborhood Center Maps
Our District 6 Council representation, Dan Strauss, has offered several amendments including three new versions of the Neighborhood Center at Phinney/65th. plus a new East Ballard Neighborhood Center at 8th NW/65th with three different proposed boundaries. Click here to see new boundaries.
Links below are to the original maps which were changed by Council amendments (see above.)
The City has released a new zoning proposal which includes significant changes to residential zones citywide and rezones many areas to allow greater density. View the City's interactive maps at link below:
https://one-seattle-plan-zoning-implementation-seattlecitygis.hub.arcgis.com/
These changes impact several blocks around the 65th/Phinney intersection and at West Green Lake (Winona/Linden) which are designated "Neighborhood Centers" under the proposed One Seattle Comprehensive Plan Update. The proposals expand both commercial zoning, and change some residential blocks to new heights and scales to encourage four to six story apartments, condos, and townhomes. The link above includes a document describing changes including expanding lot coverage allowance to 50%, reducing setbacks, and other changes to former "single family" (NR) zoned lots to allow four or up to six residential units on NR lots if they are close to "frequent transit" or meet criteria for "affordability."
