Meet Martha, a Community Liaison with the Department of Neighborhoods, connecting Spanish-speakers to the North Aurora community action planning process. Community Liaisons are community leaders that connect communities with city government. She supports the Office of Planning and Community Development in equitable, on-the-ground outreach along Aurora Corridor. My calling has… [ Keep reading ]
On September 9, the Central Puget Sound Growth Management Hearings Board (GMHB) issued a decision on a legal challenge to our Comprehensive Plan. The decision upheld the City’s Comprehensive Plan including our racial equity in housing and water infrastructure planning. Unfortunately, the Board found our environmental impact statement (EIS) inadequate… [ Keep reading ]
Legislation provides a local vision and plan for the Northgate Regional Center as well as Seattle’s Manufacturing and Industrial Centers. Media Contact: Sarah Graves Office of Planning & Community Development Phone: 206-643-2106 Email: sarah.graves@seattle.gov SEATTLE — Mayor Katie Wilson has signed the 2026 Comprehensive Plan annual amendments package, CB 121268. In this year’s… [ Keep reading ]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 24, 2026 Contact: Sarah Graves Office of Planning & Community Development Phone: 206-643-2106 Email: sarah.graves@seattle.gov SEATTLE – The Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) is seeking volunteers to serve on an advisory committee to review and make recommendations related to development standard departures requested by Seattle Public… [ Keep reading ]
Designs Selected for ADUniverse 2.0 We are excited to announce the results of our call for new ADU and middle housing designs to update and expand the pre-approved plans on ADUniverse. A jury of local design and architectural experts selected 15 designs, plus 5 honorable-mentions, from 110 submissions received over… [ Keep reading ]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept 2, 2026 Contact: Sarah Graves Phone: 206-643-2106 Email: sarah.graves@seattle.gov SEATTLE, WA — Today, Mayor Katie B. Wilson announces $7.4 million in new community-led anti-displacement building project awards through the Equitable Development Initiative (EDI). EDI is a part of the City’s effort to support community property ownership of cultural and commercial spaces in Seattle neighborhoods with high risk of displacement. A cohort of eight new grantees join the EDI following a review by a community expert panel and approval by the EDI Advisory Board. This round of funding also adds to critical allocations made earlier this year to… [ Keep reading ]
“I got the cheat code. I got greatness on both sides of my family.” Keith Tucker, an Equitable Development Initiative (EDI) partner and founder of Hip Hop is Green and Cherry Street Farm, grew up surrounded by activists and visionaries. He laughs as he remembers learning about his father’s role… [ Keep reading ]
In June, the Reconnect South Park team welcomed residents, small business owners, workers, and community members to an open house at the Duwamish River Community Hub. The event offered neighbors a chance to learn about the project’s progress and share their perspectives. Reconnect South Park is co-led by the City… [ Keep reading ]
Over the course of two days this spring, roughly 200 neighbors gathered at Community Connections Pop-In Parties in Licton Springs and Bitter Lake to learn about and provide feedback on the work taking shape in the North Aurora corridor. From my spot at the welcome table at the Licton Springs event at Robert Eagle Staff Middle School, here’s what I noticed. If… [ Keep reading ]
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. Read our previous spotlights on Megan Rose, Harriet Wright, and Sarah Mills. From Community Member to Community Builder For many graduates, a first job… [ Keep reading ]
