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Seattle Proclaims Month of May as Building Safety Month

April 29, 2025

Seattle marks 60th anniversary of 1965 earthquake with renewed call for unreinforced masonry retrofits amid federal and state setbacks On the 60th anniversary of the devasting 1965 Seattle earthquake, the City is reaffirming its commitment to seismic safety and resilience through the retrofitting of unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings, which are… [ Keep reading ]

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Members Sought for Seattle’s Design Review Boards

October 31, 2024

– Shape new buildings in your community. Passionate about design or architecture? Mayor Bruce Harrell is looking for qualified candidates to fill 21 upcoming openings on the City of Seattle’s Design Review Boards. Board members evaluate the design of new buildings based on citywide and neighborhood-specific design guidelines. The boards… [ Keep reading ]

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It’s Landslide Season! Are You Prepared?

October 28, 2024

Protect and inspect your hillside property 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… [ Keep reading ]

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Join Us for Our Seattle Home Fairs

October 3, 2024

– Learn about rental housing rules, tree regulations, permits, inspections, and more Once again, the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) is hosting the popular Seattle Home Fairs in your community. There are going to be two this year, with one in the north end and one in the south… [ Keep reading ]

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