Roots to Roofs Pilot Program: Verification Form for "Qualifying Community Development Organization" and "Equitable Development Use"
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The Roots to Roofs Pilot Program, established by Seattle's City Council through Ordinance 127308 in September 2025, aims to promote development projects that include low- to moderate-income housing and equitable community-serving uses. This initiative offers alternative development standards to projects proposed by qualifying community development organizations, which are defined by specific criteria, including their nonprofit status and mission focused on affordable housing, commercial, arts, and community gathering spaces. The program outlines clear definitions and eligibility requirements for these organizations, allowing for partnerships with for-profit entities under controlled leadership by qualifying nonprofits. To administer the program, city departments are tasked with creating a Director's Rule that sets processes and criteria for verifying a project's compliance with the definitions of "qualifying community development organization" and "equitable development use." Applicants must submit verification materials as part of their application for participation in the program. The solicitation titled "Roots to Roofs Pilot Program: Verification Form for ‘Qualifying Community Development Organization’ and ‘Equitable Development Use’," managed by the Office of Planning and Community Development in Seattle, provides a long response deadline through 2035 and is overseen by Senior Planner Nick Welch. The program reinforces the city’s commitment to equitable development by supporting projects aligned with community and affordable uses.
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