#898 - King County Council approves land swap to take over Seattle City Hall Park
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The Metropolitan King County Council on Tuesday voted to acquire City Hall Park from the city of Seattle, the first step in an uncertain plan to address crime and homelessness in the downtown park.
At the same time, the County Council rejected an amendment that would guarantee the park remains a park in perpetuity, fueling concerns that it could be subject to some sort of redevelopment.
The legislation grants the county’s approval to a land swap, arranged by Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and County Executive Dow Constantine, that would move the half-acre park under county control, while 13 smaller properties scattered around Seattle would move to city control.
The Seattle City Council still must approve the deal. It is likely to consider it early next year.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/king-county-council-approves-land-swap-to-take-over-seattle-city-hall-park/