Rainier Beach Town Hall Event, February 23
February 15, 2017
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Urban Innovations Speakers Series Begins March 7
February 10, 2017
OPCD will be hosting Urban Innovations to increase public awareness of global best practices to achieve an integrated approach to planning for livable cities. Topics will include: affordable housing urban design for community health community-based resilience new trends in urban development integrated land use, open space, transportation design and sustainability… [ Keep reading ]
Help Preserve and Shape the Identity of the Central Area!
February 1, 2017
Seattle’s Central Area neighborhood is going through a phase of rapid growth. As new developments spring up around the area, impacts are felt most strongly by smaller businesses and residents who have long called the Central Area their home. The Central Area Neighborhood Design Guidelines Coalition is working to mitigate… [ Keep reading ]
NEW DATE AND TIME: U District Rezone City Council Meeting, January 19
December 27, 2016
After five years of community input, analysis, and design work, the City is nearing completion of a major planning effort in the U District. As part of a larger set of policy changes and public investments, City Council is considering zoning changes that would allow greater height and density in… [ Keep reading ]
Job Opportunity: Senior Urban Designer
December 21, 2016
We are seeking a Senior Urban Designer to focus on land use, urban design and development issues in the Center City area of Seattle, as well as other Seattle neighborhoods. This person will provide advice and recommendations to the Planning Director and to elected officials about zoning decisions, development standards… [ Keep reading ]
Our Urban Planner Holiday Gift Guide!
December 20, 2016
With the holidays and 2017 quickly approaching, this time for some is spent on last minute gift shopping. For those who are racking their brains on what to get a family member, friend, or co-worker, here’s are some urban-planning themed suggestions (OPCD staff take note for next year, hint hint)…. [ Keep reading ]
City and County to contribute up to $20 million to affordable housing as part of the redevelopment of the County’s Northgate Park and Ride
December 15, 2016
Mayor Ed Murray and King County Executive Dow Constantine announced the City and County will each contribute up to $10 million for approximately 200 affordable housing units adjacent to the transit center and future light rail station in Northgate. “Transportation has the power to transform entire communities,” said Mayor Murray…. [ Keep reading ]
City Council: Understanding the University District Rezone
December 8, 2016
Understanding the University District Rezone