We are excited to shine the spotlight on the many talented interns we have in our office. Enjoy learning more about them, and what drives their work at OPCD. We will share more of these profiles in the future, stay tuned! Megan Rose is our Planning and Equity Data intern,… [ Keep reading ]
Homeownership has long been one of the primary ways families build stability and generational wealth. Yet for many homeowners, especially lower-income and legacy homeowners, the barriers to improving or expanding their property are financial, technical, and structural. The Partnership for ADU Development (PAD) is a City of Seattle pilot program designed… [ Keep reading ]
On January 29, Mayor Wilson announced the release of the Centers and Corridors proposal, the second of four zoning packages setting Seattle’s newly updated Comprehensive Plan into motion. This phase of changes to Seattle’s zoning was transmitted to Council on January 28. The Centers and Corridors legislation updates zoning in new growth areas identified in… [ Keep reading ]
Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced $27.8 million in awards to 33 projects through the Equitable Development Initiative (EDI), part of the City’s effort to support property ownership among Seattle’s diverse communities in neighborhoods at high risk of displacement. The EDI Advisory Board and a community review panel assessed project recommendations… [ Keep reading ]
We are launching a citywide community visioning and strategic planning process to shape the next five years for our Equitable Development Initiative (EDI). In partnership with community members, the EDI Advisory Board, and key stakeholders, this process will create an actionable roadmap that strengthens EDI’s mission: ensuring Seattle grows as… [ Keep reading ]
Last month the City Council’s Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan passed legislation to adopt the One Seattle Plan and update Neighborhood Residential (NR) zoning to comply with House Bill 1110. These two pieces of legislation will now go to full council for final approval later this fall. With these… [ Keep reading ]
Today, with Mayor Harrell’s direction, we released Housing Opportunities Legislation designed to bring more housing supply, affordable housing, and cutting-edge sustainable construction to Seattle neighborhoods immediately. Housing Opportunities is a package of zoning changes and development incentives that will unlock construction of new homes on vacant or underused opportunity sites… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Bruce Harrell is recruiting an Urban Designer to join the Seattle Design Commission. You’ll fill the remaining term of an outgoing Commissioner that ends in March 2027. You will also be eligible for two 2-year terms starting in March 2027. We are looking for an urban designer interested in… [ Keep reading ]
We are seeking participants from community-based organizations and groups rooted in and accountable to communities in the Chinatown-International District (CID) who want to advance a community-serving capital or place-keeping project. Participants will: This is a paid opportunity at a fixed rate of $75 per hour for a maximum of $5,000… [ Keep reading ]
The I-5 Lid project seeks to reconnect neighborhoods in Downtown Seattle by constructing a “lid” over the interstate. This initiative, which began as a grassroots effort in 2015, aims to create new public spaces, strengthen community connections, and provide opportunities for housing and development. We are currently seeking a consultant… [ Keep reading ]
