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Study session: consultants warn Woodinville’s inclusionary zoning must be calibrated to local market
Summary
At a lengthy study session, staff and consultants presented inclusionary‑zoning (IZ) modeling showing mixed results: Redmond‑style IZ has produced units elsewhere but Woodinville’s market, higher construction costs and current interest rates make many modeled projects infeasible without incentives such as density increases, tax exemptions, or fee waivers.
City planning staff and consultants returned to the Woodinville City Council on Oct. 7 to present detailed modeling of inclusionary zoning (IZ) options for the Eastrail Mixed‑Use (EMU) and downtown zones.
The presentation described a range of scenarios combining IZ requirements, multifamily tax exemptions and density assumptions. Presenter Brian said the analysis compares local projects to neighboring jurisdictions and shows that IZ can create affordable units when paired with appropriate incentives. "IZ is working very successfully in some, some ARCH communities," he said, adding that Redmond is a standout in the region because of program longevity and market…
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