PLEASE NOTE THE NOVEMBER 23rd SCHEDULED PROJECT REVIEW MEETINGS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. PLEASE CHECK BACK AT THE DESIGN REVIEW WEBSITE FOR A RESCHEDULED DATE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.
New Urban Agriculture CAM
The City of Seattle created a new Client Assistance Memo (CAM) #244 that explains the new city code related to expanding opportunities for urban agriculture. Urban agriculture is defined as growing plants and raising animals within and around cities, and Seattle’s Land Use Code recognizes five different urban agriculture uses: Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture, Community Gardens, Horticulture and Urban Farms.
Storm Drain Insert Reminder: Builders Need to Inspect and Maintain Storm Drain “Socks”
With onset of the rainy season, the City of Seattle’s Department of Planning and Development (DPD) is reminding builders working in Seattle to inspect and maintain any temporary storm drain inserts they have installed as part of construction projects.
Pike/Pine Design Guidelines Legislation Passes
On Sept. 23, 2010, Mayor McGinn signed Ordinance 123392, approving and adopting revised Neighborhood Design Guidelines for the Pike/Pine Urban Center Village, and amending provisions in the Pike/Pine Conservation Overlay District to better maintain the character of the Pike/Pine neighborhood. This ordinance becomes effective on Oct. 23, 2010.
Central Waterfront’s Project Management/ Engineering Team Selected
The City of Seattle is pleased to announce the selection of Central Waterfront Partners as the project management/engineering team for Seattle’s Central Waterfront project. This project management/ engineering team will now combine with our recently selected design team, headed by james corner field operations, to jointly design and build the new waterfront.
Seattle’s rooftops are turning green
The Emerald City is living up to its name, according to a new study which found that half of all new commercial structures here are designed with planted rooftops.
Survey: ASC and Plans Routing Hours of Operation Change
Due to decreased permit activity, DPD has experienced significant layoffs as well as cuts to non-personnel costs. We are committed to providing good service to our customers, but we need to adjust our service hours due to the layoffs and limited amount of resources.
Time Correction: Reshaping Seattle’s Central Waterfront: Presentations by Firms Shortlisted for the Role of Lead Designer
The presentations will take place on September 15, 2010 from 7:00 – 10:00 PM in the S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium at Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle, WA 98101. This event is being sponsored by the Seattle Parks Foundation.
Creating a Great Central Waterfront
Four Community Meetings Coming in March What makes Seattle’s waterfront unique? What tools will Seattle need to create a great central waterfront? How will we keep it active and inviting for generations to come? How can public and private partners set the stage for future success? The viaduct replacement project provides a unique opportunity for […]
Central Waterfront – Building Partnerships
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.