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 ]
The Graham neighborhood is full of history, culture, and resilience. Generations of families, small businesses, and community organizations have shaped this part of South Seattle into the vibrant place it is today. This fall, neighbors and community partners are coming together to celebrate and imagine what’s next. On Saturday, September… [ Keep reading ]
Urban Planners, Architects, Designers, and Developers converged on Providence, Rhode Island June 11-14 as the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) hosted its 33rd Congress. CNU presented its 2025 Charter Awards there to specific projects that showcased innovation, preservation, equity and much more. For a full list of awardees, please… [ Keep reading ]
In April, the City of Seattle and Sound Transit co-hosted two open house events at Union Station to gather public input on the South Downtown Hub plan. This planning effort, which began in 2023, focuses on improving mobility and public spaces in Pioneer Square, the Chinatown-International District (CID), and nearby… [ Keep reading ]
Calling all architects, urban planners, developers, investors, environmentalists, start-ups and many more! In February we announced our participation in C40 Cities Reinventing Cities competition for the potential redevelopment of the WOSCA Site on 1st Avenue South. Join us on June 6 at City Hall to learn more about the competition… [ Keep reading ]
Reinventing Cities, C40’s global competition to transform underutilized urban sites into innovative, zero-carbon and resilient urban projects, launched its fourth edition today. The new edition invites creativeprofessionals worldwide—including architects, planners, developers, investors, environmentalists and start-ups—to design and develop urban projects of the future. This year, 15 world-leading cities are calling… [ Keep reading ]
Do you live, work, or play in neighborhoods like Belltown, Denny Triangle, the Commercial Core, Chinatown-International District, the Waterfront, or Pioneer Square? Let’s work together to shape Downtown Seattle’s future! Join us in a “day in the life” community workshop on February 15 and tell us what a perfect day… [ Keep reading ]
Bold proposals will inform future legislative and regulatory efforts to advance conversion projects, optimize urban assets, and meet unique neighborhood needs Mayor Bruce Harrell and The Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) announced the winners of the City’s design competition seeking innovative ideas for downtown office space conversions. The… [ Keep reading ]
Our designated Urban Centers – Downtown, Uptown, South Lake Union, Capitol Hill/First Hill, University District, and Northgate – are home to a significant share of Seattle’s residents and workers. We are beginning the process of planning for each of our centers toward becoming more equitable, vital, and resilient places in the future, beginning with Downtown. … [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle has selected six community-based organizations to help design and carry out public engagement strategies for the update of Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan. Each of the organizations submitted engagement proposals that center the voices of people of color as the City updates its vision for how we will… [ Keep reading ]
