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.
In Little Saigon’s future, a resurgence of housing and services for Indigenous people.
Read the International Examiner article: iexaminer.org/in-little-sa...
Read the International Examiner article: iexaminer.org/in-little-sa...
In Little Saigon's future, a resurgence of housing and services for Indigenous people - International Examiner
In the near future, someone traversing the Jose Rizal Bridge from Beacon Hill to Little Saigon might be greeted by the sight of carved monumental figures representing Coast Salish cultures, welcoming ...
iexaminer.org
November 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
In Little Saigon’s future, a resurgence of housing and services for Indigenous people.
Read the International Examiner article: iexaminer.org/in-little-sa...
Read the International Examiner article: iexaminer.org/in-little-sa...
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...
The due date to apply for this project has been extended to Friday, November 14, 5:00 p.m.! 👇🏾
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...
November 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The due date to apply for this project has been extended to Friday, November 14, 5:00 p.m.! 👇🏾
🧱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...
South End Life: Graham Block Party Connects Community to Future Light Rail Station Plans.
The South Seattle Emerald reports: southseattleemerald.org/news/2025/09....
The South Seattle Emerald reports: southseattleemerald.org/news/2025/09....
South End Life: Graham Block Party Connects Community to Future Light Rail Station Plans
As Sound Transit prepares to build the Graham Street light rail station, South End neighbors are shaping what growth should look like. A block party on Saturday, Sept. 27, shares updates and community...
southseattleemerald.org
October 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
South End Life: Graham Block Party Connects Community to Future Light Rail Station Plans.
The South Seattle Emerald reports: southseattleemerald.org/news/2025/09....
The South Seattle Emerald reports: southseattleemerald.org/news/2025/09....
Rooted And Rising: How Byrd Barr Place Is Confronting The Cost Of Gentrification In Seattle.
Read more about our Equitable Development Initiative partner, courtesy of the Seattle Medium: seattlemedium.com/byrd-barr-pl....
Read more about our Equitable Development Initiative partner, courtesy of the Seattle Medium: seattlemedium.com/byrd-barr-pl....
Rooted And Rising: How Byrd Barr Place Is Confronting The Cost Of Gentrification In Seattle
Discover the impact of gentrification on Seattle's African American community and the efforts of Byrd Barr Place to combat displacement and promote inclusive development.
seattlemedium.com
September 24, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Rooted And Rising: How Byrd Barr Place Is Confronting The Cost Of Gentrification In Seattle.
Read more about our Equitable Development Initiative partner, courtesy of the Seattle Medium: seattlemedium.com/byrd-barr-pl....
Read more about our Equitable Development Initiative partner, courtesy of the Seattle Medium: seattlemedium.com/byrd-barr-pl....
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...
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This September, The Urbanist is blending community-building with political advocacy as we head into the thick of Seattle Comprehensive Plan and election season. Join us at a Comp Plan-themed Madison Valley walking tour or a bike scavenger hunt.
Event details: www.theurbanist.org/2025/09/02/j...
Event details: www.theurbanist.org/2025/09/02/j...
Join The Urbanist for September Socials, Bike Ride, and Volunteer Training » The Urbanist
# This September, The Urbanist is blending community-building with political advocacy as we head into the thick of Seattle Comprehensive Plan and election season. Beyond our social meetups, join us at...
www.theurbanist.org
September 4, 2025 at 2:54 PM
This September, The Urbanist is blending community-building with political advocacy as we head into the thick of Seattle Comprehensive Plan and election season. Join us at a Comp Plan-themed Madison Valley walking tour or a bike scavenger hunt.
Event details: www.theurbanist.org/2025/09/02/j...
Event details: www.theurbanist.org/2025/09/02/j...
Reposted by Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development
🚉Earlier today, @mayorofseattle.bsky.social unveiled plans to cut delays and manage costs for Sound Transit light rail expansion in Seattle. He was joined by @cmdanstrauss.bsky.social, @cmtmosqueda.bsky.social, and leaders from @transpochoices.bsky.social & @mlklabor.bsky.social.
Mayor introduces steps to speed up Seattle light rail projects
YouTube video by Seattle Channel
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September 2, 2025 at 10:28 PM
🚉Earlier today, @mayorofseattle.bsky.social unveiled plans to cut delays and manage costs for Sound Transit light rail expansion in Seattle. He was joined by @cmdanstrauss.bsky.social, @cmtmosqueda.bsky.social, and leaders from @transpochoices.bsky.social & @mlklabor.bsky.social.
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
The Urban Land Institute recently released "Development for Non-Developers", a guide to how development projects come together—and how communities can assure the project ultimately meets local needs.
Read more about the report: urbanland.uli.org/development-....
Read more about the report: urbanland.uli.org/development-....
U.S. Development for Nondevelopers: How Development Projects Come Together
The mechanics of planning and building a major development may be familiar to real estate professionals, but the entire process can be opaque and intimidating to laypersons in the communities most dir...
urbanland.uli.org
August 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The Urban Land Institute recently released "Development for Non-Developers", a guide to how development projects come together—and how communities can assure the project ultimately meets local needs.
Read more about the report: urbanland.uli.org/development-....
Read more about the report: urbanland.uli.org/development-....
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
We're joining @theurbanist.org on Wednesday, September 10 to lead a walking tour of Madison Valley and to discuss proposed zoning changes that will affect the neighborhood. Bring your questions and learn more about our growth strategy.
More info here: www.theurbanist.org/2025/08/18/j...
More info here: www.theurbanist.org/2025/08/18/j...
Join The Urbanist and Seattle OPCD for Madison Valley Walking Tour » The Urbanist
# On September 10, The Urbanist is hosting a Madison Valley walking tour featuring staff from the Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development, who will discuss the
www.theurbanist.org
August 20, 2025 at 6:53 PM
We're joining @theurbanist.org on Wednesday, September 10 to lead a walking tour of Madison Valley and to discuss proposed zoning changes that will affect the neighborhood. Bring your questions and learn more about our growth strategy.
More info here: www.theurbanist.org/2025/08/18/j...
More info here: www.theurbanist.org/2025/08/18/j...
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....
Friendly reminder that our Graham Street Station Area Planning survey closes on August 31!
👉🏽 www.tinyurl.com/GrahamSurvey1
👉🏽 www.tinyurl.com/GrahamSurvey1
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
August 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Friendly reminder that our Graham Street Station Area Planning survey closes on August 31!
👉🏽 www.tinyurl.com/GrahamSurvey1
👉🏽 www.tinyurl.com/GrahamSurvey1
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....
Our Seattle Equitable Development Initiative (EDI) invites you to a roundtable-style series of virtual lunch and learns featuring peer funders from across the country.
Join us in the first of three this Thursday! Read all about it on our Daily Plan It blog: dailyplanit.seattle.gov/seattle-equi...
Join us in the first of three this Thursday! Read all about it on our Daily Plan It blog: dailyplanit.seattle.gov/seattle-equi...
Seattle Equitable Development Initiative Peer Learning Exchange: In Place, In Practice, In Community - The Daily Plan It Blog
Seattle Equitable Development Initiative Peer Learning Roundtable Series Pull up a (virtual) chair and join the conversation! Our Seattle Equitable Development Initiative (EDI) invites you to a roundt...
dailyplanit.seattle.gov
August 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Our Seattle Equitable Development Initiative (EDI) invites you to a roundtable-style series of virtual lunch and learns featuring peer funders from across the country.
Join us in the first of three this Thursday! Read all about it on our Daily Plan It blog: dailyplanit.seattle.gov/seattle-equi...
Join us in the first of three this Thursday! Read all about it on our Daily Plan It blog: dailyplanit.seattle.gov/seattle-equi...
On Saturday, September 6, Friends of Waterfront Park and the City of Seattle celebrate the opening of Waterfront Park with an all-day Grand Opening Celebration!
More info: waterfrontparkseattle.org/grand-opening/.
More info: waterfrontparkseattle.org/grand-opening/.
Meet Me at Waterfront Park: A Grand Celebration Over 15 Years in the Making - Friends of Waterfront Park
Join us on September 6, 2025 for Waterfront Park Grand Opening, a once-in-a-generation transformation as Seattle's newest park fully opens!
waterfrontparkseattle.org
July 29, 2025 at 6:24 PM
On Saturday, September 6, Friends of Waterfront Park and the City of Seattle celebrate the opening of Waterfront Park with an all-day Grand Opening Celebration!
More info: waterfrontparkseattle.org/grand-opening/.
More info: waterfrontparkseattle.org/grand-opening/.
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 seeking to contract with a vendor for technical analysis, equitable community engagement, and completion of two Regional Centers Plans for the U District and Ballard. The Scope of Work described within this RFQ is for a maximum of $650,000.
Info: procurement.opengov.com/portal/seatt....
Info: procurement.opengov.com/portal/seatt....
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July 16, 2025 at 8:46 PM
We are seeking to contract with a vendor for technical analysis, equitable community engagement, and completion of two Regional Centers Plans for the U District and Ballard. The Scope of Work described within this RFQ is for a maximum of $650,000.
Info: procurement.opengov.com/portal/seatt....
Info: procurement.opengov.com/portal/seatt....