2024 Transit-Oriented Development Legislation Development Capacity

During the 2024 legislative session in Washington State, members of the House of Representatives introduced House Bill 2160, aiming to promote community and transit-oriented housing development. The bill would have required cities to allow developments of a specified scale within defined distances from high-capacity transit stops. This study assesses how the proposed increases in development capacity by the bill compare to existing allowances.

2024 Transit-Oriented Development Legislation Development Capacity

During the 2024 legislative session in Washington State, members of the House of Representatives introduced House Bill 2160, aiming to promote community and transit-oriented housing development. The bill would have required cities to allow developments of a specified scale within defined distances from high-capacity transit stops. This study assesses how the proposed increases in development capacity by the bill compare to existing allowances.