DPD has released revised EIS alternatives for increased height and density in the South Lake Union Neighborhood to be studied in an Environmental Impact Statement. In addition, preliminary findings for an urban design framework for South Lake Union, to complement and inform the EIS alternatives, have been published. The revised EIS alternatives and design framework respond to concerns raised by stakeholders in scoping comments.

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Mayor Greg Nickels and the City of Seattle Department of Planning and Development (DPD) released final Executive Recommendations from the Livable South Downtown Planning Study today. Recommendations include proposed Land Use Code amendments for areas within the South Downtown planning area:   Pioneer Square, Chinatown/ International District, Little Saigon and other areas east

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The City of Seattle is looking for candidates to serve on the Seattle Planning Commission, beginning in January, 2010.  Planning Commission members are appointed by the Mayor, City Council and the Commission itself to serve renewable, three-year terms.  Commissioners must reside in Seattle and serve without compensation.  Of the two open positions

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Building Partnerships for our Central Waterfront Partnerships Committee to begin discussions on effective models for management, use and programming of new public spaces on the Central Waterfront.

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Mayor Greg Nickels will join the Seattle Design Commission and project teams Thursday evening, December 3rd, to recognize five recent public projects that exhibit superior design. The projects include a public park, a master plan, infrastructure improvements, and a new zoo exhibit. The Seattle Design Commission reviews public projects and projects with public funds, providing design guidance in support of development that fosters interaction with the public and enhances Seattle’s neighborhoods.

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