Have a project you’re stuck on? Need some guidance on renting? Want to know what’s going on in your community? Come ask an expert for free at the Seattle home fair on November 8! When: November 8, 9:00 AM – 3 PM. Where: Filipino community center. Connect face-to-face with City experts… [ Keep reading ]
Every October, millions of people around the world take part in the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill, practicing the lifesaving steps of Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Here in Seattle, the message hits close to home because when the ground shakes, one of the biggest dangers isn’t the earthquake itself, but… [ Keep reading ]
Landslide season is here, so the City of Seattle is urging residents to take preventive measures to protect themselves and their property from possible landslides. Did you know that most landslides occur between the months of November and March? The threat of landslides will continue to rise as rainfall continues… [ Keep reading ]
We’re in the process of updating outreach materials related to Environmental Critical Areas (ECAs) to clarify when a separate ECA exemption application is required per Seattle Municipal Code (SMC) 25.09.045. Approval of an ECA exemption allows for certain development activities within ECAs. A separate ECA exemption application in advance of a… [ Keep reading ]
Building on new Executive Order to preserve mature trees, the nursery will help grow the next generation of Seattle’s urban forest Mayor Bruce Harrell joined Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) General Manager and CEO Andrew Lee and community members to celebrate the opening of a new City-owned tree nursery located in… [ Keep reading ]
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) were widely used in construction during the 1950s, 60s, and 70s in transformers and fluorescent lamp ballasts, and as an admixture in caulk, sealants, grout, and paint. Much of this hazardous material remains in buildings today, and can constitute a serious liability for building owners. The state… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Bruce Harrell is recruiting an Urban Designer to join the Seattle Design Commission. The successful candidate will complete the term of an outgoing commissioner. The initial term will end March 2027, with a two-year term to follow. We are looking for an urban designer passionate about elevating the design… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) plans to update charges for development-related services, including water service installations (“taps”), water main extensions and improvements, and others. Charges are being updated to reflect the actual costs for SPU to provide these services in 2026 and ensure that Seattle ratepayers are not subsidizing these individual… [ Keep reading ]
Event brings City experts and residents together to talk permitting, renting, trees, and more SEATTLE — The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) invites homeowners, renters, landlords, and anyone planning their next construction project to attend the Seattle Home Fair. When: November 8, 9:00 AM – 3 PM. Where: Filipino Community… [ Keep reading ]
