DPD has worked with the South Lake Union neighborhood to update the South Lake Union neighborhood plan. The new neighborhood plan builds on goals for neighborhood character, transportation and parks and open space, and adds sustainable development and housing goals. The updated plan will help to make South Lake Union ready for future growth. For more information see South Lake Union Neighborhood Plan Update page.
Creating more housing and employment opportunities, building a street car, and creating a new waterfront park in South Lake Union are all part of the Mayor Nickels' "Center City Seattle" strategy and Action Agenda.
The Mayor's Center City Seattle strategy focuses on encouraging economic growth, transportation, new housing, and great urban neighborhoods in Seattle's downtown core and the nine centrally located neighborhoods immediately around it.
Activities to encourage more housing and employment opportunities in South Lake Union include:
- Amending the Land Use Code to support economic development and provide incentives for public benefits.
- Rezoning certain commercial areas in South Lake Union to the Seattle Mixed zone that creates more housing opportunities in May 2005.
- Updating the South Lake Union design guidelines in April 2005.
- Amending the Land Use Code in December 2003 to encourage more biotech employment opportunities.
DPD is focused on providing opportunities for citizens to generate ideas and input on how to make South Lake Union a livable, walkable and sustainable neighborhood where people choose to live, work and play.
See neighborhood plan update, background and events and activities pages for more details.
