Comprehensive Plan 2024-2044 Update

Critical Issues the 2024 Plan Update Addresses

The 2024 update of the Tukwila’s Comprehensive Plan is similar to the 2015 Plan, however, this Plan update focuses on several issues that will be critical to the community over the next 20 years:

HOUSING – how can the City support and encourage the development of affordable housing that addresses the needs of all Tukwila’s residents – at all income levels, for families of all sizes, for specialized needs, etc.

CLIMATE CHANGE & COMMUNITY RESILIENCE – how can the City and community adopt practices and implement procedures and projects that protect our quality of life as environmental conditions change.  As a part of this issue, how can we protect and enhance our natural resources and environment so future generations can also enjoy these special parts of Tukwila.

EQUITY – It is important that City resources and services support all parts of the community.  The Plan will help ensure that Equity is considered as the City selects its priorities.  For this reason, the City is prioritizing ensuring that all communities within the City have the opportunity to share their ideas about what Tukwila should look like in the future.

Want to learn more about the Middle Housing and the Comprehensive Plan?

As noted above, one of the major outcomes of the Comprehensive Plan was effort to address the Housing Crisis in Washington — and Tukwila.  The legislature adopted numerous bills that Washington communities must adopt to encourage housing development.  The Engagement Hub provides information about the state and local housing issues, as well as how proposed Middle Housing regulations can modify existing City development standards to promote greater housing availability and affordability.  If you have questions, you can email them to 2044CompPlan@TukwilaWA.gov, or contact Neil Tabor at Neil.Tabor@TukwilaWA.gov or (206) 431-3659.

A Planning Commission Public Hearing on proposed changes is scheduled for April 24, 2024, in the Council Chambers in City Hall, 6200 Southcenter Blvd at 6:30 p.m.

CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF THE PLAN

The City Council held three Public Hearings on the Plan: September 23, 2024, November 18, 2024, and December 9, 2024.  On December 16, 2024, they adopted the Plan.

Interested in reviewing materials presented to Council?  Check on a link below:

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