Department of Neighborhoods | Fort Lawton

Overview

"This is a unique opportunity. It’s not every day we have a chance to redevelop more than 30 acres of federal land in the heart of Seattle. We will be reaching out and getting as many views as possible as we plan for the future of this remarkable site.”

—Mayor Nickels

BACKGROUND
In 1898, a group of Seattle landowners gave the land that became the site of Fort Lawton to the U.S. government for military use. In 2005, the Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC) decided to close the 70th Regional Support Command headquarters located at Fort Lawton no later than 2009.

The Army named the City of Seattle the Local Reuse Authority (LRA), responsible for the redevelopment of Fort Lawton. The City is facilitating public involvement to create a plan that adheres to federal guidelines while ensuring Fort Lawton becomes a livable and diverse mixed-income community, balancing all of the priorities while appropriately fitting into the surrounding neighborhood.

The redevelopment plan will balance several priorities, including open space, heron habitat, market-rate homes and housing for formerly homeless individuals and families.

page last updated: April 25, 2008

What's New

Upcoming meetings
Planning workshops:

July 12, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Magnolia Lutheran Church, 2412 31st Ave W
July 19, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Liesy Center at Fort Lawton

Community Relations Plan workshops:

June 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Catharine Blaine School

View past meeting information on the Public Outreach page.

Where is Fort Lawton?

- View Discovery Park aerial photo/map

- View Fort Lawton aerial photo

- View Fort Lawton map

- View zoning map

Stay informed
To receive updates via email about the Fort Lawton redevelopment planning process, including public meetings, please email Christa Dumpys, QA/Magnolia District Coordinator.

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