The valley between Magnolia and Queen Anne is home to trains, industrial yards, storage, services, and a busy traffic corridor, but it is also home to multi-family homes, parks, trails, and many unique businesses. Interbay is growing and changing—over 400 apartments are currently under construction. Interbay is the first phase of a DPD land use study examining a three-mile corridor along Elliot Avenue W and 15th Avenue NW.
2012 Code Adoption Update
DPD is on schedule for new editions of seven codes to take effect next summer or fall. Public review of the 2012 Seattle building, residential, existing building, mechanical, fuel gas, energy and plumbing codes is almost complete. We expect the ordinances adopting these codes to take effect this summer, followed by a 60-day period during which applicants can use either the 2009 or 2012 codes.
U District Livability Partnership Milestones
Since late 2011, DPD has been working with the U District community toward completion of an Urban Design Framework in April of this year. The Urban Design Framework will provide broad guidance for future development, streetscapes, public spaces, and other investments as the neighborhood changes over the coming decades. Much of the change anticipated in the U District will result from the light rail coming on-line in 2021, bringing 12,000 riders to the neighborhood daily.
Landscape Architect and Urban Planner Sought For Seattle Design Commission
Mayor Mike McGinn is looking for one landscape architect and one urban planner to serve on the Seattle Design Commission.
Council Unanimously Adopts Shoreline Master Program
On January 22, 2013 Seattle City Council unanimously adopted Council Bill 117585comprising the first comprehensive update of Seattle’s Shoreline Master Program (SMP) since 1987.
Amending the Comprehensive Plan
City Council is now considering a package of amendments to the Seattle Comprehensive Plan. DPD helped the Mayor prepare these amendments, which came from several different sources including the City’s Green Ribbon Commission, the Seattle Planning Commission, neighborhood planning groups and individuals.
Earthquake Retrofit Classes
Is your home ready for an earthquake? Find out by attending one of our free 2-hour classes. You’ll learn how to evaluate your home to determine if it qualifies for our earthquake retrofit program.
Seattle Wins Two National Planning Awards: Neighborhood Planning and Waterfront Seattle receive national recognition
News For Immediate Release January 14, 2013 Contact: Bryan Stevens, Department of Planning and Development Tel: (206) 684-5045 Seattle Wins Two National Planning Awards Neighborhood Planning and Waterfront Seattle receive national recognition SEATTLE – The City’s Neighborhood Planning and Waterfront Seattle teams received recognition from the American Planning Association (APA), a national organization. The […]
2012 Seattle Energy Code Development
Washington State has amended the 2012 IECC (International Energy Conservation Code). With each new edition of the energy code, Seattle enacts additional rules to reduce the amount of energy consumed by non-residential buildings. A limited set of new Seattle amendments will be proposed for the 2012 Seattle code, based on the 2012 IECC.
Phinney Home Design and Remodel Fair
Are you looking to remodel your home, but don’t know where to start or what to do? Then head out to the 16th Annual Phinney Home Design and Remodel Fair to learn from experienced and trained professionals about remodeling and home improvement project ideas.
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