The Livable South Downtown project is intended to identify and implement land use actions that will encourage people to live, work and play in Seattle’s South Downtown. The project was inspired by neighborhood plans and by the community’s interest in balancing regional services in the area with a strong residential- employment base.

In 2004, Mayor Greg Nickels directed Department of Planning and Development staff to conduct land use planning for South Downtown— an area inclusive of Pioneer Square, Chinatown/ International District (I.D.), Little Saigon east of Interstate 5, industrially- zoned areas immediately south of Chinatown/I.D., and the Stadium areas.

This report describes Phase 1 of the Livable South Downtown project, and identifies work that will be undertaken during Phase II. The report focuses on preliminary land use objectives that will be examined through the next phase of study. It also identifies other elements that contribute to a healthy, vibrant South Downtown community.

Download the Livable South Downtown Phase I Staff Report with Preliminary Land Use Recommendations.