Expansion at Seattle Children's gets push back
SEATTLE (AP) - A plan for a major expansion at Seattle Children's hospital is getting some push back from people who think the project is too "aggressive."
A neighborhood group has objected to the size and potential impact of the proposed 1.5 million-square-foot expansion.
And this week, a hearing examiner deemed the project too aggressive to the surrounding community. Examiner Sue Tanner has issued a number of recommendations. She urges the Seattle City Council to not approve the project in its current form.
The current plan calls for doubling the hospital's bed capacity from 250 to 600 by 2024. It would add four buildings, a new emergency department, additional offices and parking.
Hospital officials say they are shocked and surprised by the hearing examiner's decision. They plan to appeal immediately.
A neighborhood group has objected to the size and potential impact of the proposed 1.5 million-square-foot expansion.
And this week, a hearing examiner deemed the project too aggressive to the surrounding community. Examiner Sue Tanner has issued a number of recommendations. She urges the Seattle City Council to not approve the project in its current form.
The current plan calls for doubling the hospital's bed capacity from 250 to 600 by 2024. It would add four buildings, a new emergency department, additional offices and parking.
Hospital officials say they are shocked and surprised by the hearing examiner's decision. They plan to appeal immediately.