Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development
@seattleopcd.bsky.social
Official account for the Office of Planning and Community Development. View the City’s policies at http://seattle.gov/digital.
As South Lake Union grows and changes, the City of Seattle is planning for a more equitable, vibrant, and resilient future for the neighborhood.
Take our survey to help guide the early phases and strategies for the SLU Regional Center Plan. The survey closes on 4/15: www.surveymonkey.com/r/63W2MJD
Take our survey to help guide the early phases and strategies for the SLU Regional Center Plan. The survey closes on 4/15: www.surveymonkey.com/r/63W2MJD
January 26, 2026 at 9:13 PM
As South Lake Union grows and changes, the City of Seattle is planning for a more equitable, vibrant, and resilient future for the neighborhood.
Take our survey to help guide the early phases and strategies for the SLU Regional Center Plan. The survey closes on 4/15: www.surveymonkey.com/r/63W2MJD
Take our survey to help guide the early phases and strategies for the SLU Regional Center Plan. The survey closes on 4/15: www.surveymonkey.com/r/63W2MJD
We are planning for a more equitable, vibrant, and resilient future for the Uptown neighborhood!
Take our Uptown survey to share your input that will help guide the early phases and strategies for the Uptown Regional Center Plan: www.surveymonkey.com/r/6G9LK82.
The survey closes on April 15, 2026.
Take our Uptown survey to share your input that will help guide the early phases and strategies for the Uptown Regional Center Plan: www.surveymonkey.com/r/6G9LK82.
The survey closes on April 15, 2026.
January 20, 2026 at 8:56 PM
We are planning for a more equitable, vibrant, and resilient future for the Uptown neighborhood!
Take our Uptown survey to share your input that will help guide the early phases and strategies for the Uptown Regional Center Plan: www.surveymonkey.com/r/6G9LK82.
The survey closes on April 15, 2026.
Take our Uptown survey to share your input that will help guide the early phases and strategies for the Uptown Regional Center Plan: www.surveymonkey.com/r/6G9LK82.
The survey closes on April 15, 2026.
Our Downtown Seattle Regional Centers Plan comment period is closing on Feb. 2 and we're hosting a virtual info session on Weds, Jan. 22 at 4:00 p.m. Join us to learn more and ask questions about the Draft Plan!
Visit our website for the meeting link and more info: www.seattle.gov/opcd/regiona....
Visit our website for the meeting link and more info: www.seattle.gov/opcd/regiona....
January 20, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Our Downtown Seattle Regional Centers Plan comment period is closing on Feb. 2 and we're hosting a virtual info session on Weds, Jan. 22 at 4:00 p.m. Join us to learn more and ask questions about the Draft Plan!
Visit our website for the meeting link and more info: www.seattle.gov/opcd/regiona....
Visit our website for the meeting link and more info: www.seattle.gov/opcd/regiona....
We're hiring! Our Senior Planner position manages projects related to Comprehensive Planning, climate resilience, land use policy and more.
Apply by January 27 at 4:00 p.m.: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seat....
Apply by January 27 at 4:00 p.m.: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seat....
January 15, 2026 at 8:59 PM
We're hiring! Our Senior Planner position manages projects related to Comprehensive Planning, climate resilience, land use policy and more.
Apply by January 27 at 4:00 p.m.: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seat....
Apply by January 27 at 4:00 p.m.: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seat....
Our Graham Street Station Area Planning Phase 1 is wrapped 🎉 Your stories and ideas are shaping the plan moving forward ❤️
Phase 2 is up next. Read our Phase 1 engagement summary here: www.seattle.gov/documents/De....
Phase 2 is up next. Read our Phase 1 engagement summary here: www.seattle.gov/documents/De....
January 6, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Our Graham Street Station Area Planning Phase 1 is wrapped 🎉 Your stories and ideas are shaping the plan moving forward ❤️
Phase 2 is up next. Read our Phase 1 engagement summary here: www.seattle.gov/documents/De....
Phase 2 is up next. Read our Phase 1 engagement summary here: www.seattle.gov/documents/De....
We recently released our Downtown Seattle Regional Centers Draft Plan - share your thoughts on the Draft Plan by taking our survey!
bit.ly/DowntownSeat...
The comment period closes on Monday, February 2. Save the date for a virtual informational session on Thursday, January 22, 4:00 p.m.
bit.ly/DowntownSeat...
The comment period closes on Monday, February 2. Save the date for a virtual informational session on Thursday, January 22, 4:00 p.m.
January 2, 2026 at 4:18 PM
We recently released our Downtown Seattle Regional Centers Draft Plan - share your thoughts on the Draft Plan by taking our survey!
bit.ly/DowntownSeat...
The comment period closes on Monday, February 2. Save the date for a virtual informational session on Thursday, January 22, 4:00 p.m.
bit.ly/DowntownSeat...
The comment period closes on Monday, February 2. Save the date for a virtual informational session on Thursday, January 22, 4:00 p.m.
The Draft Downtown Seattle Regional Centers Plan is out now! This draft is the culmination of multiple years of engagement with community in Downtown.
The public comment period will begin on January 2 with a survey and a virtual info session.
More info: www.seattle.gov/opcd/regiona...
The public comment period will begin on January 2 with a survey and a virtual info session.
More info: www.seattle.gov/opcd/regiona...
December 19, 2025 at 7:58 PM
The Draft Downtown Seattle Regional Centers Plan is out now! This draft is the culmination of multiple years of engagement with community in Downtown.
The public comment period will begin on January 2 with a survey and a virtual info session.
More info: www.seattle.gov/opcd/regiona...
The public comment period will begin on January 2 with a survey and a virtual info session.
More info: www.seattle.gov/opcd/regiona...
Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced $27.8 million in awards to 33 projects through our Equitable Development Initiative, part of the City’s effort to support property ownership among Seattle’s diverse communities in neighborhoods at high risk of displacement: dailyplanit.seattle.gov/edi-awards-2...
December 4, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced $27.8 million in awards to 33 projects through our Equitable Development Initiative, part of the City’s effort to support property ownership among Seattle’s diverse communities in neighborhoods at high risk of displacement: dailyplanit.seattle.gov/edi-awards-2...
Lessons from Seattle: Advancing Transit-Oriented Development in Honolulu.
www.honolulu.gov/dhlm/lessons...
www.honolulu.gov/dhlm/lessons...
November 12, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Lessons from Seattle: Advancing Transit-Oriented Development in Honolulu.
www.honolulu.gov/dhlm/lessons...
www.honolulu.gov/dhlm/lessons...
🧱Retrofitting buildings in preparation for our region’s next big earthquake will save lives!🧱
Learn more about the #FixtheBricks campaign and Washington House Bill 1810 to support statewide retrofitting of Unreinforced Masonry (URM) buildings: aiawa.org/wp-content/u....
Learn more about the #FixtheBricks campaign and Washington House Bill 1810 to support statewide retrofitting of Unreinforced Masonry (URM) buildings: aiawa.org/wp-content/u....
October 23, 2025 at 9:56 PM
🧱Retrofitting buildings in preparation for our region’s next big earthquake will save lives!🧱
Learn more about the #FixtheBricks campaign and Washington House Bill 1810 to support statewide retrofitting of Unreinforced Masonry (URM) buildings: aiawa.org/wp-content/u....
Learn more about the #FixtheBricks campaign and Washington House Bill 1810 to support statewide retrofitting of Unreinforced Masonry (URM) buildings: aiawa.org/wp-content/u....
✨ Nearly 10 years, 75 projects, and still growing.
Seattle’s Equitable Development Initiative is entering its next chapter, guided by community vision and shared accountability.
Learn more about our Strategic Planning opportunity: procurement.opengov.com/portal/seatt....
Seattle’s Equitable Development Initiative is entering its next chapter, guided by community vision and shared accountability.
Learn more about our Strategic Planning opportunity: procurement.opengov.com/portal/seatt....
October 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
✨ Nearly 10 years, 75 projects, and still growing.
Seattle’s Equitable Development Initiative is entering its next chapter, guided by community vision and shared accountability.
Learn more about our Strategic Planning opportunity: procurement.opengov.com/portal/seatt....
Seattle’s Equitable Development Initiative is entering its next chapter, guided by community vision and shared accountability.
Learn more about our Strategic Planning opportunity: procurement.opengov.com/portal/seatt....
We are seeking motivated graduate students for three exciting internship opportunities! These roles offer hands-on experience in urban planning, data analysis, community engagement, and housing policy.
Apply by 4:00 p.m. on October 28: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seat...
Apply by 4:00 p.m. on October 28: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seat...
October 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
We are seeking motivated graduate students for three exciting internship opportunities! These roles offer hands-on experience in urban planning, data analysis, community engagement, and housing policy.
Apply by 4:00 p.m. on October 28: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seat...
Apply by 4:00 p.m. on October 28: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seat...
Mayor Harrell is recruiting an Urban Designer to join the Seattle Design Commission!
We're looking for an urban designer to elevate the design of City capital projects and more. Experience in publicly funded development, policy, or plans is preferred.
👉Info: dailyplanit.seattle.gov/urban-design...
We're looking for an urban designer to elevate the design of City capital projects and more. Experience in publicly funded development, policy, or plans is preferred.
👉Info: dailyplanit.seattle.gov/urban-design...
September 19, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Mayor Harrell is recruiting an Urban Designer to join the Seattle Design Commission!
We're looking for an urban designer to elevate the design of City capital projects and more. Experience in publicly funded development, policy, or plans is preferred.
👉Info: dailyplanit.seattle.gov/urban-design...
We're looking for an urban designer to elevate the design of City capital projects and more. Experience in publicly funded development, policy, or plans is preferred.
👉Info: dailyplanit.seattle.gov/urban-design...
Do you have a cultural preservation or anti-displacement project in the Chinatown-International District that needs additional support?
👉🏽 Apply to be involved in our place-based group by October 17.
www.seattle.gov/opcd/current...
👉🏽 Apply to be involved in our place-based group by October 17.
www.seattle.gov/opcd/current...
September 17, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Do you have a cultural preservation or anti-displacement project in the Chinatown-International District that needs additional support?
👉🏽 Apply to be involved in our place-based group by October 17.
www.seattle.gov/opcd/current...
👉🏽 Apply to be involved in our place-based group by October 17.
www.seattle.gov/opcd/current...
We are seeking a consultant to help lead the charge on engagement for our Lid I-5 project! Create and support an advisory group, connect with impacted communities, and more.
✍🏽 Proposals are due Tuesday, September 30, 2025 4:00 p.m.: procurement.opengov.com/portal/seatt....
✍🏽 Proposals are due Tuesday, September 30, 2025 4:00 p.m.: procurement.opengov.com/portal/seatt....
September 10, 2025 at 7:22 PM
We are seeking a consultant to help lead the charge on engagement for our Lid I-5 project! Create and support an advisory group, connect with impacted communities, and more.
✍🏽 Proposals are due Tuesday, September 30, 2025 4:00 p.m.: procurement.opengov.com/portal/seatt....
✍🏽 Proposals are due Tuesday, September 30, 2025 4:00 p.m.: procurement.opengov.com/portal/seatt....
The City seeks community leaders to apply for an open seat on the Indigenous Advisory Council, a nine-member commission that ensures Native voices help guide the future of the City of Seattle.
👉🏽 Apply by November 3: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
👉🏽 Apply by November 3: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
September 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The City seeks community leaders to apply for an open seat on the Indigenous Advisory Council, a nine-member commission that ensures Native voices help guide the future of the City of Seattle.
👉🏽 Apply by November 3: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
👉🏽 Apply by November 3: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
South Seattle ❤️ The Graham Block Party is Sept 27! Celebrate with food, music, family fun & a chance to learn more about the future Graham light rail station 🚋
📍 MLK & S. Eddy St | 11–3
Info: grahamblockparty.eventbrite.com
📍 MLK & S. Eddy St | 11–3
Info: grahamblockparty.eventbrite.com
September 2, 2025 at 3:22 PM
South Seattle ❤️ The Graham Block Party is Sept 27! Celebrate with food, music, family fun & a chance to learn more about the future Graham light rail station 🚋
📍 MLK & S. Eddy St | 11–3
Info: grahamblockparty.eventbrite.com
📍 MLK & S. Eddy St | 11–3
Info: grahamblockparty.eventbrite.com
We are working with the community to plan for the neighborhood surrounding the future Graham Station being built by Sound Transit. Along with @seattledot.bsky.social we are developing a Station Area Plan built on a community-identified vision.
Take our survey by August 31: tinyurl.com/GrahamSurvey1
Take our survey by August 31: tinyurl.com/GrahamSurvey1
August 25, 2025 at 4:34 PM
We are working with the community to plan for the neighborhood surrounding the future Graham Station being built by Sound Transit. Along with @seattledot.bsky.social we are developing a Station Area Plan built on a community-identified vision.
Take our survey by August 31: tinyurl.com/GrahamSurvey1
Take our survey by August 31: tinyurl.com/GrahamSurvey1
Our Equitable Development Initiative Request for Proposals is open! This year we'll continue to fund existing EDI projects to close gaps and help projects enter operations and fund new projects for both capacity building and capital.
Apply by Sept. 29: www.seattle.gov/opcd/current....
Apply by Sept. 29: www.seattle.gov/opcd/current....
August 20, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Our Equitable Development Initiative Request for Proposals is open! This year we'll continue to fund existing EDI projects to close gaps and help projects enter operations and fund new projects for both capacity building and capital.
Apply by Sept. 29: www.seattle.gov/opcd/current....
Apply by Sept. 29: www.seattle.gov/opcd/current....
Our Equitable Development Initiative 2025 Request for Proposals is now open! This year we will continue to fund existing EDI projects to close gaps and help projects enter operations and fund new projects for both capacity building and capital.
For more info: www.seattle.gov/opcd/current....
For more info: www.seattle.gov/opcd/current....
August 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Our Equitable Development Initiative 2025 Request for Proposals is now open! This year we will continue to fund existing EDI projects to close gaps and help projects enter operations and fund new projects for both capacity building and capital.
For more info: www.seattle.gov/opcd/current....
For more info: www.seattle.gov/opcd/current....
We have developed a list of consultants for Equitable Development Initiative grantees and others pursuing community real estate projects that will help develop strong projects and organizations.
Visit our Grantee Resources page to learn more: www.seattle.gov/opcd/current....
Visit our Grantee Resources page to learn more: www.seattle.gov/opcd/current....
July 17, 2025 at 7:06 PM
We have developed a list of consultants for Equitable Development Initiative grantees and others pursuing community real estate projects that will help develop strong projects and organizations.
Visit our Grantee Resources page to learn more: www.seattle.gov/opcd/current....
Visit our Grantee Resources page to learn more: www.seattle.gov/opcd/current....
We are thrilled to join our Waterfront partners to celebrate the opening of Pier 58 on Friday, July 25! A community celebration will take place from 4-8 PM on Seattle’s waterfront by the Seattle Aquarium. Come dance, play and meet some beloved local mascots at this free family-friendly event.
July 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
We are thrilled to join our Waterfront partners to celebrate the opening of Pier 58 on Friday, July 25! A community celebration will take place from 4-8 PM on Seattle’s waterfront by the Seattle Aquarium. Come dance, play and meet some beloved local mascots at this free family-friendly event.
Why Does This House Have a Skybridge?
Developments with a skybridge or hallway connecting two homes have been popping up all over Seattle in recent years.
Our planner Nick Welch provides some insight in this New York Times article: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/27/r....
Developments with a skybridge or hallway connecting two homes have been popping up all over Seattle in recent years.
Our planner Nick Welch provides some insight in this New York Times article: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/27/r....
June 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Why Does This House Have a Skybridge?
Developments with a skybridge or hallway connecting two homes have been popping up all over Seattle in recent years.
Our planner Nick Welch provides some insight in this New York Times article: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/27/r....
Developments with a skybridge or hallway connecting two homes have been popping up all over Seattle in recent years.
Our planner Nick Welch provides some insight in this New York Times article: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/27/r....
We are working with the community to plan for the neighborhood surrounding the future Graham Station built by @sound-transit.bsky.social. Along w/ @seattledot.bsky.social we are developing a Station Area Plan built on a community-identified vision.
Fill out our survey: www.tinyurl.com/GrahamSurvey1
Fill out our survey: www.tinyurl.com/GrahamSurvey1
June 26, 2025 at 10:55 PM
We are working with the community to plan for the neighborhood surrounding the future Graham Station built by @sound-transit.bsky.social. Along w/ @seattledot.bsky.social we are developing a Station Area Plan built on a community-identified vision.
Fill out our survey: www.tinyurl.com/GrahamSurvey1
Fill out our survey: www.tinyurl.com/GrahamSurvey1
"Entering a home is not a binary shift but a layered transition—from the shared space of the street, through semi-public thresholds, into the private world within. The nature of that transition varies widely across cultures and geographies."
Via fivedot: www.fivedotarch.com/blog/front-y....
Via fivedot: www.fivedotarch.com/blog/front-y....
June 26, 2025 at 4:12 PM
"Entering a home is not a binary shift but a layered transition—from the shared space of the street, through semi-public thresholds, into the private world within. The nature of that transition varies widely across cultures and geographies."
Via fivedot: www.fivedotarch.com/blog/front-y....
Via fivedot: www.fivedotarch.com/blog/front-y....