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Wilson Pushes Faster Upzones as SPD Staffing Still Lags
Thursday, June 11, 2026 · 8 min
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is accelerating the One Seattle Comprehensive Plan toward broader upzones by 2027, promising taller, denser housing near transit as the city’s reform agenda also confronts stubborn SPD staffing shortages and slower response times.
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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is accelerating the One Seattle Comprehensive Plan toward broader upzones by 2027, promising taller, denser housing near transit as the city’s reform agenda also confronts stubborn SPD staffing shortages and slower response times.
In this episode
- “Taller, denser, faster”: Mayor Wilson announces accelerated approach to comprehensive plan — City of Seattle
 # “Taller, denser, faster”: Mayor Wilson announces accelerated approach to comprehensive plan | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | --- | --- | | | | | --- | | Office of the Mayor logo - press release version | | | | | | | --- | --- | | Press ReleaseFor Immediate Release…
- Step Back — When Seattle leaders promise “taller, denser, faster,” what can they actually speed up on their own — permits, zoning maps, fees, appeals — and what still has to survive council votes, state rules, or neighborhood-level pushback?
Background sources
- Mayor Harrell orders comprehensive permitting reforms to accelerate housing and small business growth - Office of the Mayor — Kate Jacobs
- Katie Wilson's 'Taller Denser Faster' Plan Starts to Get Fleshed Out — Theurbanist
- Wilson Pledges 'Taller, Denser, Faster' Housing Growth Plan — Theurbanist
- Lin Moves to Curb Legal Appeals Hindering Seattle Zoning Changes — Theurbanist
- “Taller, denser, faster”: Mayor Wilson announces accelerated approach to comprehensive plan — Govdelivery
- Seattle City Council reviewing plan for more housing density | The Seattle Times — David Kroman
- SPD staffing shortages cause slower response times — KIRO Newsradio
 [KIRO NEWSRADIO](https://mynorthwest.com/kiro-radio) # Seattle Police Department faces staffing shortages causing slower response times May 28, 2024, 2:49 PM ![Photo: SPD responds to a shooting amid staffing…