In recent months due to an increase in the number of applications and reduced staffing we have not met our initial plan (IP) review targets for some projects. For projects with a two week IP target our goal is 80 percent completed within ten work days. In August only 71 percent of projects had a complete IP within ten work days; however, 98 percent of the projects had a complete IP within 11 to 15 days.
Seattle Building Energy Benchmarking and Reporting Ordinance
City Green Building is hosting an open house for building owners and others interested in learning more about the City’s building energy benchmarking and reporting ordinance. Buildings over 10,000 square feet and multifamily properties of five units or more are required to comply by April 1, 2012.
Update on the Seattle 2030 District
The Seattle 2030 District is an interdisciplinary public-private collaborative working to create a groundbreaking high-performance building district in the downtown Seattle area. Using the Architecture 2030 Challenge performance goals, the district seeks to develop realistic and innovative strategies to assist members in reducing energy and water in their buildings, and greenhouse gas emissions from transportation associated with their buildings.
October 2011 Publication Updates
DPD has released three new documents, CAM 133, DR 17-2011, and DPD DR 13-2010/SPU DR 2010-005, and one updated document, CAM 303A.
Ask the Mayor Tonight on Seattle Channel
Join Mayor Mike McGinn and Seattle Channel Guest Host Barry Mitzman for the September episode of Ask the Mayor. The show will be live on the Seattle Channel, cable channel 21, from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
What’s Your Dream for Seattle?
Last month, we asked Seattle to take our online survey about the next 20 years of Seattle’s future. The themes in this survey will guide our major Comp Plan Update. We have heard from a thousand Seattle citizens. As part of the survey, we’re asking participants to tell us their dream for Seattle’s future.
Northgate Station Area Urban Design Study Survey
DPD held an initial public meeting for this study on July 26, and gathered feedback on priorities for future growth and preferred types of improvements near the Northgate Transit Center. The study is exploring how the public environment (streets, sidewalks, parks, bus transfer points) may be arranged in the district near the Transit Center, as well as building forms, preferred mixes of uses, and ways to achieve a truly livable, healthy and attractive place.
July 2011 Permit Turnaround Times
Permit turnaround times for July 2011.
September 2011 Publication Updates
Three new Client Assistance Memos were released in September: CAM 238B, Streamlined Design Review: General Information, Application Instructions, and Submittal Requirements; CAM 245, Requirements for Interim Use Permits (Interim Light Rail Parking); and CAM 246, Requirements for Interim Use Permits (Vacant and Underused Lot Pilot Project).
What are YOU Thinking About the City’s Future?
DPD has kicked off a Major Update of the Seattle Comprehensive Plan. This happens but once every seven years. This month we are making a special outreach to you to complete a survey. It can be found on our website, www.seattle.gov/dpd/planning/CompPlan, or on our Seattle 2030 and Beyond Facebook page, www.facebook.com/SEA2030. Please take the survey and please pass it on to your friends and neighbors! Please watch the video about this project – (also visible on our webiste and Facebook page ) – this will provide you with helpful background about the comprehensive plan.
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