POLICY WORK

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Bellevue Planning Commission Draft Wilburton LUCA Letter

The PLUSH Committee provided input on Bellevue’s Wilburton Land Use Code Amendment (LUCA), emphasizing cost concerns that could hinder housing development.

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Bellevue City Council EV Standards Letter

The PLUSH Committee urges the Bellevue City Council to adopt Option 3 of its EV readiness proposal. It advocates delaying additional local EV requirements until 2026 to assess state standards’ impacts.

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Bellevue Planning Commission Design Standards Letter

The PLUSH Committee appreciates the Commission’s guideline revisions but suggests clearer, objective standards to align with HB 1293, focusing on height, bulk, and exterior design.

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Redmond Pioneer Provision & Inclusionary Requirement Comments

EMPG responds to modeling assumptions and pioneer project provisions in proposed housing plan.

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Bellevue’s PHase 1 Housing Report Comments

PLUSH / EMPG provides feedback to the planning commission on recently completed Phase 1 housing study by Community Attributes.

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Redmond Inclusionary Requirements COMMENTS

EMPG reiterates our concerns to the 12.5% at 50% inclusionary requirements that the city is proposing for the Overlake subarea.

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Redmond Planning Commission LETTER

Letter expresses appreciation for Redmond’s efforts on affordable housing but raises concerns about proposed parking, AMI thresholds, and phased inclusionary requirements.

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EMPG / PLUSH Advocacy Effort Update

Advocacy update on PLUSH / EMPG housing and construction issues- September 2023.

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Feedback to Redmond housing model

EMPG provides specific feedback to the Community Attributes housing model commissioned by the City of Redmond.

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Bellevue City Council DEIS Comment Letter

Encouraging diverse scenarios in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for Bellevue Comprehensive Plan update, emphasizing Wilburton, affordable housing, Bel-Red, neighborhood centers, and office area flexibility.