In response to Mayor Bruce Harrell’s new details of the One Seattle Comprehensive Plan Update, along with the release of proposed zoning maps, on Oct. 16, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement:
“We need to take the housing supply crisis head-on, and Mayor Bruce Harrell’s growth strategy and zoning plans lay the groundwork for more housing supply for all affordability levels across Seattle. We know voters’ concerns about affordability are growing, according to the Chamber’s latest release of The Index, and this proposal has made it clear the city is committed to using land use tools to address affordability at a much larger and needed scale. We look forward to continuing our partnership with housing providers, advocates, and City leaders to advance our shared interest of meeting the demands of future growth and improving affordability for all.”