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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 06/10/2026

Join us in canvassing for WA-03 Incumbent Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez. She will need all the help she can get to keep this seat blue. Transportation and food provided. RSVP here: luma.com/cnl-5euo

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 20/01/2026

Washington is the ONLY state to have both senators with A+ grades in the 2026 Senate Tariff & Trade Response Index. Way to go @cantwell.senate.gov and @murray.senate.gov!! cnliberalism.org/senate-tarif...

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 29/12/2025

Seattle also has more affordable studio and 1-bedroom apartments!

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 25/11/2025

Alternative 4 with additional bus priority would probably be best. It shrinks traffic queues by getting cars to lane select earlier on and reduces the number of intersections.

Alt 4 schematic from WSDOT with added bus lanes in red ink.

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 12/10/2025

A slight reduction in required building separations between buildings, from 6 feet to 5 feet, allowing more flexibility Commercial uses, including restaurants and stores are now allowed citywide

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 12/10/2025

Seattle will implement the state parking bill 3 years early, eliminating parking requirements for all units less than 1,200 square feet and greatly reducing commercial parking requirements

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 12/10/2025

There's also a number of wonky amendments. Setbacks were changed, to allow 3 foot setbacks on small lots near transit, and allow a 3 foot minimum, 5 foot average instead of a 5 foot minimum side setback

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 12/10/2025

The above amendments will unlock Neighborhood Residential zones, they will now allow *more* housing that low-rise 1 or 2 townhome zoning, that have already been successful. In the next phase the city will have to go back to improve low-rise zones so they're not worse than NR.

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 12/10/2025

The council also voted to exempt ADUs from floor area limits and density limits, and to allow ADU unit lot subdivision, but because those changes would generate so much housing, it will require additional environmental study.

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 12/10/2025

Even though 4 principal units are allowed on every lot, ADUs still offer a number of regulatory and fiscal advantages. ADUs were strengthened, now allowing two 1,200 sqft ADUs per lot if they have 3 bedrooms, and are now exempt from MHA housing taxes.

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 12/10/2025

Allowable floor area for middle housing was greatly increased, from 1.2/1.4 FAR to 1.6/1.8/2.0. On every lot you can build four 2,000 square foot townhomes, or 10 900 square foot stacked flats. If the units are type A accessible they are exempt from those limits.

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 12/10/2025

The council also passed a few simple ways to achieve 42' height, through meeting a green factor and stacked, 20' front setback or a tree canopy that would cover 10% of the lot at maturity

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 12/10/2025

Type A accessible rules typically only add a few thousand to the cost of a townhome, requiring things like accessible counter heights and bathrooms. All developments that opt into type A would only be bound by height, setback and parking dimensional limits

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 12/10/2025

Seattle passed out of committee one of the strongest middle housing rule sets in the country, here's a breakdown of the changes that will supercharge housing production 🧵 First, Type A accessible units are exempt from floor area limits, lot coverage limits and density limits.

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 07/09/2025

To allow this citywide, email your councilmembers in support of amendments 54-59 & 70! Also email your councilmembers in opposition to Rivera's tree protection poison pill amendments 93 and 102.

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 17/08/2025

Councilmember Strauss sent out a public survey asking for input on proposed Neighborhood Center. If option C is picked for all of them, it would upzone dozens of blocks, hundreds of acres. Tangletown Before->Version C Link: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 10/08/2025

CM Rinck's amendment to exempt ADUs from MHA fees is critical to ensure Neighborhood Center's don't unintentionally *reduce* development. As it stands, in an LR1 zone, if you want to build the duplex below in your backyard, you have to pay $88,000 in fees. in SFH zones? Nothing.

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 10/08/2025

South Wedgwood NC: Near Roosevelt light rail station, UW & U Village

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 10/08/2025

Roanoke Park NC: Halfway between UW and Downtown, naturally expanding downtown centers outwards

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 10/08/2025

Nickerson - South Canal (North Queen Anne) NC: Near SPU, Fremont and Downtown Seattle

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 10/08/2025

Loyal Heights NC: Near Golden Gardens Park and Ballard

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 10/08/2025

Gasworks NC: Near the Gasworks park, Burke Gilman, UW & Fremont offices

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 10/08/2025

The infamous 'Seward Park NC', called the Dawson NC, near the large Seward Park and Rainier Ave bus lines

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 10/08/2025

Broadview NC: Near big box retail amenities and Washington's busiest E Line bus

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 10/08/2025

CM Rinck proposed 8 new Neighborhood Centers - areas allowing development of 3-6 stories that were studied in the Final EIS. Here's a look at all 8 First: Alki NC: A popular weekend spot with lots of existing lowrise housing

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 05/08/2025

Join us TONIGHT for an Election Night social! We'll be meeting at the lively Stoup Brewing in Capitol Hill starting at 7pm. Don't forget to drop off your ballot on the way if you haven't already. secure.everyaction.com/8_HFBrAESkmy...

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 05/08/2025

Lots of amendments from a few different councilmembers regarding bonuses for affordable housing, stacked flats, and tree retention.

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 05/08/2025

Hollingsworth proposed an amendment that would not require street improvements for 4 unit developments, easing costs Rinck & Kettle proposed amendments to improve setback regulations, easing them on small lots, and requiring a 5 foot average, not minimum setback

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 05/08/2025

Some wonky amendments: AMR amendment to allow area in ECAs to count towards density. Often ECAs are underground streams that don't affect construction. Strauss amendment to improve rounding, allowing for more density on lots <5,000sqft

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 05/08/2025

AMR has more in addition to the ones announced on Friday, including allowing ADU lot subdivision, larger ADUs, and allowing ADUs to be exempt from FAR, density limits and MHA. All of these ADU changes could enable combining middle housing with ADUs, resulting in much more FAR.

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 05/08/2025

Sara Nelson proposed amendments to allow for more livable ceiling heights, a continuation of SEPA exemption of housing in Seattle, and a removal of parking near frequent transit service, which is a vast majority of the city.

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 05/08/2025

Dan Strauss proposed a greatly expanded Tangletown Neighborhood Center and a brand new East Ballard Neighborhood Center. Each of these are in desirable areas.

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 05/08/2025

Bob Kettle also proposed an amendment to outright eliminate the proposed amenity area requirements. The amenity area requirement would've added lots of site planning costs, weakening developer freedom

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 05/08/2025

Bob Kettle proposed an amendment to increase Floor Area Ratio for four unit middle housing from 1.2 to 1.6. This is a huge jump that allows for 4 2,000sqft townhomes on every lot.

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 23/03/2025

This map shows presidential election swing from 2016 to 2024. It's extremely obvious that Adam Smith is in tune with his district and recognizes what Dems need to do to fix it. (from WApolwatch)

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 21/03/2025

It's clear that @adamsmith.house.gov is correct. The Dems need to move away from the left and calling him ignorant, bigoted, or racist is part of the problem. As he says "Blue city problems are turning off Midwestern voters". If you care about winning in 2028, listen to him.

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 22/01/2025

On Wednesday January 29th, @jp4all.bsky.social, @sharethecities.bsky.social, and @seattletru.bsky.social are hosting a zoom panel on the comprehensive plan and how to get involved.

Logos for JP4All, Share the Cities, and transit riders Union. Green background with text that reads: One Seattle for all: comp plan public panel discussion. Wednesday, January 29th 7:30-9pm online. Featuring Seattle's favorite sustainable architects, environmentalists, and transit enthusiasts: Matt Hutchins, Mike eliason, Shirley Leung, and saunatina Sanchez. Tell us what YOU think about Seattle's comprehensive plan and learn how to take action together for a more welcoming & equitable Seattle!

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 22/01/2025

We are so excited to be a part of a huge coalition fighting to make sure the city council keeps a strong comprehensive plan! One Seattle For All is a collaboration with @seattleyimby.bsky.social @sharethecities.bsky.social @tech4housing.bsky.social @sngreenways.bsky.social and many more!

One Seattle for All yard sign designed by Matt Hutchins. Blue sky with white clouds and colorful buildings and trees. Text reads: one Seattle for all. We support housing options for all.

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 15/01/2025

What a way to start, Governor Bob Ferguson! Executive orders to streamline permitting and reduce housing regulations!

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 14/01/2025

We are throwing a party on January 20th - Trump’s Inauguration Day. Join us at our Countdown to 2028 Party to celebrate liberalism and to discuss the hopeful future of the Democratic Party. RSVP Here: secure.everyaction.com/NMmEE7nseUas...

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 11/12/2024

We face a national housing shortage, made worse by local zoning restrictions that stifle new housing production. Right now, Congress has the chance to require cities to start reporting on their local policies that impact housing production, but we need to act quickly. 1/3

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 11/12/2024

This is the paper giving justification. They claim to be historic.

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 11/12/2024

This is the show of hands for those who want to oppose the upzone in brown. It's along a bus route.

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Seattle New Liberals @seattle.cnliberalism.org · 11/12/2024

The Mount Baker Community Council meeting on the comp plan is going about as well as you'd expect. Lots of concern about parking and trees.

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