Districts
The City of Seattle's Design Review Boards review projects in one of seven geographical districts, as shown on the map below:
For board meeting locations within each district, view the upcoming schedule of project reviews.
Join the Design Review Board
In April 2010, the Mayor and City Council will appoint twelve new volunteer Design Review Board members to replace those retiring members whose terms are expiring. Applications are due December 10, 2009 for two-year terms that begin April 4, 2010. A list of the upcoming openings is in the appendix of the Design Review Board application.
Upcoming Project Reviews
Each of the seven Design Review Boards meets twice a month. See the upcoming schedule.
Archive
Search the archive to find design proposals and reports of project reviews.
Design Guidelines
Thirty design review guidelines for multifamily and commercial buildings--along with neighborhood-specific supplements--form the backbone of the City's Design Review Program in Seattle's neighborhoods. Separate guidelines govern downtown development.
Gallery of Great Examples
5th and Bell
See the 5th and Bell project and other great examples of projects that were developed through the Design Review process.
