Today, we kicked off a model ADU code policy effort, and submitted DADUs in two other towns.
Tomorrow we’re presenting three missing middle projects: one #rslz urban infill, a 22 unit low income housing for a rural town, and a seattle backyard cottage.
Lots going on!
Also unsurprisingly, detached houses even on small lots (like #RSLZ? or smaller?) was the preference. We're inculcated early and everywhere, so opening the door to typologies that are efficient enough to fight climate change (buildings/units that touch) will be uphill battle. 3/4
30% of our residential projects either include ADUs or are ADUs, and about a 1/3 of those are direct result of 2019 reforms (three dwellings on SF lots, ADUs in #RSLZ )
It is a very popular form of housing!
I read CB 119835 & it seems okay. There are certainly tweaks I wish were in the bill, but what's changed is reasonable. Unless I missed something?
I'm not happy about adding an occupancy limit to #RSLZ but I understand we have it in other SF zones, so feels like an omission.
so frustrated with @seattledot. We are designed a 3 unit #RSLz project w/ no parking. They are requiring us to design but NOT BUILD improvements to an inaccessible alley, even though we don't need/want access. Just prove it could be done. We're doing full street improvements too.
Since Seattle Public Libraries have cancelled all community meetings, I've had to cancel my seminar on #RSLZ zoning this week. SORRY!
If you have questions, you can always contact me here!
Some of the permutations of attached, detached, townhouses, 'plexes & #ADUs that are possible on this triple lot in #RSLZ. We want to preserve the center for a community garden & provide modest sized places that by their nature are more affordable. Go from 1 household up to 12!
Here’s an early plan for that #RSLZ ‘backyard duplex’
We've split an existing house into (2) 2200 SF townhouses, added a second and partial 3rd story. Each side is 2200 SF and has an ADU at the daylight basement level. #RSLZ
We've just submitted for permit this 'backyard duplex' as part of an #RSLZ project. It is 2200 SF two story altogether, split nearly down the middle to create a 1000 SF 2BR and a 1200 SF 3BR. Works as a rowhouse too, if you were to orient it to the street.
Hey, Beacon Hill--
I'm coming to talk about #RSLZ zoning, and what it means for Beacon Hill. There is a lot of land that once was single family zoned, which now could host 2, 3, 4 households (the yellow area with the green outline).
RSVP Here:...
I'm getting a lot of calls from people who either have #RSLZ land, or capital but not both. I want to put some of you together where I get to design some housing! DM me!
if you’re interested in one potent way we could add twice the households to our existing neighborhoods, we could expand Residential Small Lot Zoning #RSLZ everywhere.
What would that look like?
Find out at one of my classes:...
Next #RSLZ seminar is November 12. If you are around Douglas Truth library, come on by!
https://rsl-cd-19-11.eventbrite.com
It isn't a one size fits all thing. For low density it is easy to integrate ADUs. For single family zones, make lots 'Plexible' like Minneapolis and Portland are doing. Reduce the minimum lot size, such as Seattle's #RSLZ. Or look at those urban parking lots as infill...
Good group at #RSLZ zoning seminar. Thanks everyone!
Lovely—this development is the inspiration for #RSLZ zoning. Too bad it didn’t go far enough! More households, no minimum lot lot sizes, freedom in terms of form can be beautifully done. seattle.curbed.com/2018/4/4/17200290/pine-s...
#Greenzoning seminar tonight--I'm talking about Residential Small Lot zoning tonight at the Columbia City Library starting at 5pm. How can sensitive development for additional households integrate into and improve our established neighborhoods. #RSLZ
Ready to do my #RSLZ pitch for #greenzoning at #builtgreen19. Woot!
Download your latest #RSLZ Quick Start Guide--an overview of Seattle's brand new Residential Small Lot Zoning.
I'll be giving 4 seminars this fall, speaking at #buildgreen19 and NW Ecobuilding Guild's Slam. Our blog has the details...
In September I’ll be talking about #RSLZ / #greenzoning at #builtgreen19 9/12 and in Columbia City 9/25.
#RSLZ courtyard bungalows on a double lot.
See more at my presentation about greenzoning at #builtgreen19
https://www.builtgreenconference.net/
At #builtgreen19 I’ll be presenting how #RSLZ Residential Small Lot Zoning will reshape Seattle and how much more we can do. #greenzoning
Register here, because look at all these other intriguing topics, speakers, and hands on knowledge.
Inspiring!...
cool beans--i'll be speaking at the Builtgreen Conference this fall, so OMG you better sign up, because it is so rare to hear me talk about small scale infill housing, #greenzoning and #RSLZ Residential Small Lot zoning.
I had so much fun putting together #housingdesignforum with #aiaseattle and my fellow volunteers and evangelizing for #rslz. Thanks everyone!
#Greenzoning: creating new places for people to live near urban amenities, where they can live a low carbon lifestyle. Let's bake in housing opportunity, not unsustainable land use patterns! #rslz
I’ll be presenting #greenzoning and #RSLZ at @AIASeattle ‘s Residential design Forum: #DensityDoneRight
Sign up here:
https://www.aiaseattle.org/event/housingdesign2019/
Green zoning: this stacked flat design can be configured for 2, 3, or even 4 households under current #RSLZ zoning.
