![The Urbanist: “Harrell Proposes Design Review Exemption for Downtown Housing Projects”](https://housingsolutionscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Screenshot-2024-04-24-at-4.40.36 PM-1024x681.png)
Last week, the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections issued a draft ordinance exempting certain new developments from design review in a large subsection of the city. If approved, the exemptions would remain in effect for three years and apply to several projects, including those that are either fully residential or mixed-use with >50% of floor area dedicated to housing. This reform has long been a priority for local housing advocates. — The Urbanist