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Seattle Department of Planning and Development Design Review Program
Overview

The City of Seattle's Design Review Program provides a forum for citizens, developers and the City to review and guide the design of qualifying commercial and multifamily development projects. More

Upcoming Project Reviews
 Participate in the upcoming reviews of these proposed projects:
Monday, May 19, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
 

See more upcoming reviews.

Archive
Search the archive to find design proposals and reports of recent project reviews.

Board Members
Thirty-five citizens make up the Design Review Board -- five members each serve on boards that cover the city's seven distinct geographic areas. View map of board districts.

Below are eight of the 35 board members: 


Christie Coxley
Southwest
Board


Matt Roewe
Queen Anne/
Magnolia
Board


John Rose
Queen Anne/
Magnolia
Board


Sue Jensen
Northeast
Board


Mark
Brands
Northwest
Board



Steve
Sindiong
Southeast
Board



Wilmot Gilland
Downtown
Board



Rumi Takahashi
Capitol Hill



 

 
Highlights

NEWS
Digital Submissions Required
As of March 13 2008, DPD requires that applicants provide, in addition to hard copies, a .pdf file of their Early Design Guidance (EDG) and Recommendation design proposals to DPD five business days in advance of the Design Review Board meeting. A digital copy enables easy file sharing and storage at DPD. Download the instructions for creating and submitting a .pdf file.


The Community Guide to Design Review
Read The Community Guide to Design Review for an introduction to the process, the design guidelines and tips for getting involved. Download a companion to the brochure -- the guidelines for downtown development or the guidelines for multifamily and commercial building (for development in Seattle's neighborhoods).

Why Build Green?
Building green isn't just about improving public health or saving the planet -- it can also save applicants money and make projects more marketable. Learn about the City's incentives, as well as its technical assistance and educational and recognition programs. More  


ARCHIVE
Search the archive to find design proposals and reports of project reviews.

DESIGN GUIDELINES
Thirty design review guidelines for multifamily and commercial buildings--along with neighborhood-specific supplements--form the backbone of the City's Design Review Program in Seattle's neighborhoods. Separate guidelines govern downtown development.

GALLERY OF GREAT EXAMPLES
5th and Bell
See the 5th and Bell project and other great examples of projects that were developed through the Design Review process.
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