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Cries of 'Lies' Greet Plan for High-Rises in the U District

By Marc Stiles, Puget Sound Business Journal on September 13, 2016

Posted on Sep 13th, 2016 by Marc Stiles

Citizens protested Monday when Seattle Mayor Ed Murray laid out his proposal to upzone the center of the University District, where towers up to 320 feet tall would be allowed around the future light rail station on Brooklyn Avenue Northesast. That's nearly four times taller than what is currently allowed.

Citizens protested Monday when Seattle Mayor Ed Murray laid out his proposal to upzone.

Monday's rowdy press conference was the culmination of five years of planning by the city, UW and residents.

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