The invasion of cookie-cutter town homes has been the subject of much discussion recently. And now Mayor Nickels is proposing that city planners review all designs for new townhouses, essentially closing a loophole that allowed developers to expedite smaller projects. It would also require more windows, wider driveways and entrances that face the street.
At the same time, the mayor is proposing the first multifamily zoning change in 20 years, allowing “developers to build taller in the densest multifamily zones if they include housing affordable to those making up to 80 percent to 100 percent of area median income.” Lots more detail in this PI story.
Mayor calls for design review of townhouses
