NEWS
Apply to Serve on the Commission
Mayor Greg Nickels is looking for new Seattle Design Commission members in the landscape architect, engineer, and member-at-large positions. Apply by May 12 for terms that begin October 2008. For details, read the press release.


Design Excellence Awards
On January 17, 2008, the Mayor and the Seattle Design Commision awarded five city projects for their design excellence.

RECOMMENDATIONS
Public Safety Building Site Redevelopment
The Seattle Design Commission recommends the Public Safety Building site be redeveloped to create a great public space to complete the City's civic campus. Read the report (9/2006).

SR 520 Bridge Replacement
The Seattle Design Commission believes it is premature to endorse the 6-lane option for the 520 bridge replacement and that the best mobility and urban design solution might rest in a yet-to-be-developed hybrid alternative. Read the letter (10/6/2006) to the Mayor and City Council.

The Commission is concerned about the impacts of the Pacific Interchange and recommends honing a 4-Lane hybrid option for SR 520. Read the letter (10/31/2006) to the Washington State Department of Transportation regarding their Draft Environmental Impact Statement.

Waterfront Plan
The Seattle Design Commission supports the City's Central Waterfront Plan and the Department of Planning and Development as the lead agency in its development. Read the letter (2/13/2006) to the Mayor and City Council, and an earlier letter (8/17/2005).

VISUAL RESUME

The Grass Blades
See the AIA award-winning The Grass Blades at the Seattle Center and how the Design Commission's review made a difference in the development of this project. Open the Visual Resume.

photo by Benjamin Benschneider

ANNUAL REPORT

2006 Report
In 2006, the Design Commission reviewed $8.99 billion worth of public projects. For details, see the commission's annual report.