It is a dynamic time for Seattle. In the months to come, this exhibit space, hosted by City Planning, will convey the physical transformation of the city as it happens and profile some of the most compelling developments now in the planning stages. Collectively, these projects promise to truly transform Seattle for the better. Each project illustrates how the City is working together with our partners, businesses and citizens toward realizing a more sustainable future.

The goal of the exhibit space is to showcase how design excellence and urban planning are transforming Seattle and to highlight significant projects located downtown, in specific neighborhoods, or that affect the entire city. Past exhibits included: Link Light Rail, Central Waterfront, High Point, and Northgate.  South Lake Union is the focus of the next exhibit due out in early 2007.

Each year, City Planning will work with its partners to choose projects that meet the following criteria:

• demonstrate excellence in design or planning efforts;
• are of large scale or high profile to warrant attention;
• affect the public realm in a long term, significant and beneficial way; 
• either are planned or under construction;
• underscore the City’s new emphasis on interdepartmental work;
• reflect the City’s commitment to sustainable development and illustrate social, environmental and economic goals and benefits;
• convey the importance of planning and community involvement;
• demonstrate a range of work and emphasize different aspects of planning and development.

Exhibits are displayed in the Level 3 lobby of the Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 Fifth Ave.