A reminder from the Seattle City Council:

The Seattle City Council’s Planning, Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee will hold a special meeting Tuesday, Aug. 18, 5:30 p.m. at Blanche Lavisso Park located at East Yesler Way and 22nd Avenue South.

It will discuss proposed changes to the mid- and high-rise sections of the multifamily code. The updates are designed to provide more affordable housing and open space, along with greater flexibility in building design.

The meeting is open for public comment following a committee briefing and discussion. The public is encouraged to arrive early as free ice cream* will be served starting at 5 p.m.

Who: Seattle City Council’s Planning, Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee

What: Special meeting to discuss proposed mid- and high-rise building codes

When: Tuesday, Aug. 18 – ice cream served at 5 p.m., meeting begins at 5:30 p.m.

Where: Blanche Lavizzo Park, E. Yesler Way and 22nd Avenue South, Central Area

*Ice cream purchased with Sally Clark’s personal fund.