1.Revise Single Family Zone setbacks-reduce the front setback to ten feet and side to zero. All other things being equal, this pushes new dev toward street, concentrates shadows to front half of lots and leaves more outdoor space in back for recreation, gardening and big trees.

2. Regulate building form not number of units-more households at a lower per unit cost, without overwhelming the existing context. It opens the door to a more socioeconomically diverse street where people have more choice closer to amenities like parks and transit we already have

3. Increase number of attached units allowed under Seattle Residential Code from two to four, before requiring more expensive to satisfy Seattle Building Code. SBC drives up construction cost, like for sprinklers and mechanical requirements.

4. Allow Mom-n-Pop commercial uses, like professional offices, cafes, corner stores and daycares, and with a presence in the front yard near the sidewalk. One shouldn't have to get into a car to do quick everyday errands. Plus, small commercial spaces are great for entrepreneurs

5. More incentives for stacked flats through floor area ratio, lot coverage, and less design review. Educate builders, banks and buyers about co-ops. Reform condo laws. More options for to buyers/renter who'd can't afford or want a detached house, plus no stairs!

6. Prioritize investments in social infrastructure in historically underserved n'hoods. More parks schools transit trees food cultural venues sidewalks. A complete neighborhood has one of everything, but inflexible zoning creates everything of just one type - detached houses.

7. Rebalance the right of way. Reduce road width for cars & and more space for bikes, peds, street trees and storm water infra. Covid-19 has shown us that 1) it is possible to envision a post car city, & 2) the benefits for health and climate are real once we change our behavior.

8. Make every house Passivhaus. All new residential construction should be Passivhaus standard for low energy, high insulation, and airtightness. Based on solid building science, it results in better building that are more durable & use less energy every day for their entire life

9. Reward the creation of additional units with extra Floor Area Ratio and/or lot coverage. We should be using the mechanisms of the zoning code to take full advantage of scarce land and available development capacity.