The University of Washington could expand its campus if it meets the conditions the Seattle City Council put forth after approving the university’s growth plan on Monday.
The approval is contingent on UW meeting a list of transportation and housing requirements as well as requests made by school employees, environmental organizations and neighbors.
Some of those contingencies include housing for low-wage UW employees and reducing car commuting over the next 10 years.
"The city's transportation conditions on the UW plan are completely reasonable," said Jesse Piedfort, chapter director of the Sierra Club Washington Chapter. "These actions -- reducing single-occupant vehicle (SOV) commuters, encouraging transit and bicycle trips -- are necessary to mitigate the effects of growth on the nearby community and environment.”
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The campus plan is expected to add 6 million square feet of classrooms, other space and a high-rise district.
Buildings as high as 17 stories would be allowed on the west and south campus.
A final approval for the master plan will not be accepted until the UW Board of Regents votes to accept City Council terms.
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