Background: Seattle City Council proposed expanding and rezoning Crown Hill Urban Village (CHUV) and other neighborhoods around the City to build affordable housing under the Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) policy in 2016. The CHUV Committee for Smart Growth formed in order to advocate that rezoning our neighborhood creates a positive
Vote Now for Street Improvements In Your Neighborhood
It’s time again to vote for your choice of community street improvement projects. You can help bring funds for pedestrian safety to Crown Hill, Whittier Heights or the neighborhood of your choice by voting in the City’s Your Voice Your Choice program before July 16th. How to vote: 1) Go online
Hearing on the Rezones Monday March 12
NOTICE: Public Hearing, Monday, March 12, 6:00 p.m. What? This is an official public hearing where the council will take testimony on the rezones in our neighborhood. Where? Northgate Community Center 10510 5th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125 (map) How to Comment? Comments should be two minutes or less. The most effective comments
Reminder: Rezoning Open House this Wednesday Feb. 28th
Open House │ Wednesday, February 28, 6:00-8:00 p.m. The City is hosting an open house to provide information about the rezones proposed for Crown Hill Urban Village. City staff from SDOT (transportation), SPU (drainage and utilities), Office of Housing and other departments will also be present to answer questions. Where? Whitman Middle
Wednesday, February 28th: Learn about the City Rezone
The City is hosting an open house to provide information about the rezones proposed for Crown Hill Urban Village – and it’s right in our back yard. City staff from SDOT (transportation), SPU (drainage and utilities), Office of Housing and other departments will also be present to answer questions. Learn
Please attend! Open House and Public Hearing – CHUV Rezone Maps
The City Council will hold an open house followed by a public hearing on the rezones proposed for our neighborhood. These maps are part of the City effort to rezone urban villages around the City for the Mandatory Affordable Housing policy. The City hopes to pass a final policy and rezoning
City proposes large rezone for Crown Hill Urban Village
New Proposed Rezone Maps The City Office of Planning and Community Development released its preferred alternative zoning recommendations for Crown Hill Urban Village. The rezoning is part of the implementation of the City’s Mandatory Housing Affordability law. Go to the CHUV Committee Maps page to see the latest information and
News and Events: ADU/DADUs, Candidate’s Views, Parks
Candidate Questionnaires Every candidate for Mayor and City Council Position 8 and 9 answered questions about growth in Crown Hill Urban Village. Read their responses HERE, and please share with your neighbors. Mother in Law (ADU) and Back Yard Cottages (DADU) The City is beginning the process of developing an
City Candidates Answer Questions about Growth
How will candidates support SMART growth in CHUV? We asked candidates for Seattle Mayor and City Council Positions 8 and 9 five questions about growth and density planned in Crown Hill Urban Village. View or download their responses HERE. Questions centered around the candidate’s positions on neighborhood planning in communities
Holman Road Overpass Stays
The Seattle Department of Transportation confirmed they will leave the Holman Road pedestrian overpass in place. This is a direct response to neighborhood concerns. This change in plans occurred after neighbors organized a petition and expressed a strong preference to keep the overpass. Councilmember Mike O’Brien convened a community meeting in