Hollingsworth comprehensive plan amendments include new Roanoke Park Neighborhood Center, rolling back upzone around Swedish Cherry Hill

Joy Hollingsworth, representing District 3, has proposed key amendments to the Seattle City Council's 20-year growth plan, particularly affecting zoning around the Swedish Cherry Hill campus. The proposal aims to maintain current zoning in the Squire Park area, which spans 173 acres, effectively rolling back plans for increased density. This change is part of broader discussions on urban development amidst ongoing housing affordability and homelessness challenges in Seattle. Nearly 70% of anticipated new construction will focus on “Regional Centers,” the city's most densely populated areas. Hollingsworth's proposal reflects pressure from affluent neighborhoods that have successfully reduced density in other parts of the city.

The council's final decisions will be made during a two-day meeting following public comments on the plan. Additionally, a new Roanoke Park neighborhood center is being proposed, which would allow for transit-oriented development. The comprehensive plan's revisions highlight the ongoing debate over urban density and community needs in Seattle.