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Regional Planning for a Sustainable Future
Environmentally focused growth and a vibrant economy
Just over 4 million people live in the central Puget Sound region now. Forecasts show the region will grow to 5.8 million people by 2050. PSRC is...
HIP Tool: Zero Lot Line Development
Background
Zero lot line development aims to maximize land use efficiency through the orientation of the house on a property. In small lot developments, where land is at a premium, or where narrow...
HIP Tool: Upzones & Rezones
Background
An upzone occurs when a jurisdiction increases the density of a district so that more units can be built on an acre of land. A rezone involves changing the allowable uses from non-...
HIP Tool: Transit Oriented Development Overlays
Background
What issues do TOD overlays address?
Overlays permit the residential forms and density, mix of uses and access to transit and amenities required for compact, mixed-use development...
HIP Tool: Transfer of Development Rights for Affordable Housing
Background
Although a TDR program is most commonly considered a means to preserve farmland, forest or open space, it can also be used to preserve affordable housing in urban areas. Manufactured home...
HIP Tool: Townhomes
Background
Townhomes are a common and well-established way to increase density and diversity. Styles that allow side-by-side units with individual yards fit well in single-family neighborhoods, and...
HIP Tool: Strategic Marketing
Background
Marketing can be crucial to a project or neighborhood’s acceptance and success. Marketing can be used to attract developers, investors, and residents. It can help gain community...
HIP Tool: Small Lot Development
Background
What issues does small lot development address?
Small lots have great potential to encourage density and housing diversity in jurisdictions and neighborhoods dominated by single-family...
HIP Tool: Short Plats
Background
Because council and public involvement are not required for short plat approval, increasing the maximum number of lots can simplify the plat approval process for relatively lower impact...
