The City of Seattle released a preliminary proposal for the rezoning (aka height increases) for the Uptown Urban Center. The full proposal is online, and weighs in at 47 pages. What’s notable? The map of the study area is smaller than the new “Uptown” boundaries as defined by the City.
In the proposal, the boundaries for Uptown go as far north as Galer Street. That means that Bhy Kracke Park and the southern part of Queen Anne Boulevard are considered “Uptown” – meanwhile, Kerry Park is the boundary to the west, it barely escapes the new map designation. Please note: this map does not align to the study area for Uptown, this increase to the north is new:
Of course, building heights are of keen interest to supporters and opponents alike. Here’s the current proposal for increasing building heights:
And, what about that portion of Upper Queen Anne that’s now considered “Uptown”? There are some areas with “protected views” – noted by the dark blue arrows in the map below:
You can read the full proposal here, and if you have questions, concerns, or comments, here’s the information you need:
Open House: The City of Seattle will host an open house at Seattle Center Pavilion, adjacent to the Seattle Center Skatepark, from 5pm to 7pm on Wednesday, March 29. The public will have an opportunity to learn more about the proposal and speak to City staff about housing, transportation, support for the arts, and other neighborhood priorities.
Written Public Comments: on the preliminary rezone recommendation can be submitted by writing to jim.holmes@seattle.gov – comments must be received by Saturday, April 22.
After the public comment period, OPCD will make a recommendation to the Mayor and Council about how to proceed to implement the community’s vision for the future of Uptown. Make your voice part of these recommendations!