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10/1/2009
Projects Reviewed
Alaskan Way Viaduct - South End
Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement
DPD Planning Division Update
Fire Station 9 - Fremont
Street and Alley Vacation Process
 
9/17/2009
Projects Reviewed
Councilmember Jan Drago
Lake Union Park Street Vacation
Rainier Beach Community Center
Shared Street - 45th Avenue South
South Lake Union Urban Design Framework
 
9/3/2009
Projects Reviewed
Madison Valley Storm Water Improvements- Phase II
Maynard and Lane Green Streets
Public Spaces Public Life Study
Sand Point Magnuson Park Master Plan
 
8/20/2009
Projects Reviewed
Bus Bulb Design Guidelines
Cultural Overlay District
Green Stormwater Management
Mayor's Office Briefing
 
8/6/2009
Projects Reviewed
Center for Wooden Boats
DPD Director's Update
Lake Union Park Master Plan
Linden Avenue Complete Streets
Urban Design Framework for Central Portland
Westlake Transportation Hub Strategy
 
7/2/2009
Projects Reviewed
Burien Interim Art Space
DPR Planning and Development Division Update
Fire Station 6 - Central District
Seward Park Play Area
Streetcar Network
Universal Design and Public Open Space
 
6/18/2009
Projects Reviewed
Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement
Soundway
 
6/4/2009
Projects Reviewed
Council President Richard Conlin
Councilmember Sally Clark
Councilmember Tom Rasmussen
Madison Valley Storm Water Improvements- Phase II
Yesler Terrace Redevelopment
 
5/21/2009
Projects Reviewed
100 Republican
Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement
Delridge Skatepark
DPD Planning Division Update
Mountains to Sound Trail
 
5/7/2009
Projects Reviewed
Seattle Trade Center Skybridge over Elliott
West Seattle Reservoir Covering
 
4/16/2009
Projects Reviewed
Childrens Hospital Laurelon
Grace Crunican, Director SDOT
Pedestrian Master Plan
Seattle Trade Center Skybridge over Elliott
 
4/2/2009
Projects Reviewed
100 Republican
Childrens Hospital Laurelon
Fire Station 21 - Greenwood
Maynard Avenue Kiosk
Seattle Center Theater Commons
SR 519 Phase II Grade Separation
Yesler Terrace Redevelopment
 
3/19/2009
Projects Reviewed
Childrens Hospital Laurelon
Electronic Parking Guidance Program
Madison Valley Storm Water Improvements- Phase II
Northgate Urban Center Park (Hubbard Homestead)
Tim Gallagher, Superintendent Parks and Recreation
 
3/5/2009
Projects Reviewed
Conner Homes, West Seattle Junction
DPD Planning Division Update
Pike Place Market Improvements
Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board
Street and Alley Vacation Process
 
2/19/2009
Projects Reviewed
Rose Street - Wolcott Ave S
Seattle Trade Center Skybridge over Elliott
SR 519 Phase II Grade Separation
University of Washington Light Rail Station
 
1/15/2009
Projects Reviewed
Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement
Conner Homes, West Seattle Junction
Madison Valley Storm Water Improvements - Phase I
RapidRide Passenger Facilities
SR 519 Phase II Grade Separation
Swale on Yale
 

News
Council Briefing
On August 10, 2009 the Seattle Design Commission briefed the City Council on its work over the past year, including fifty-five projects reviews, an annual retreat, a 40th anniversary event, one construction site visit and two workshops. Read the Council report and watch the video presentation on the Seattle Channel.

Next Meeting
See the agenda.

Recommendations
The Seattle Design Commission writes recommendations to public officials about the urban design merits of the largest projects impacting the city, such as:

Portal, Street and Tunnel Visual Guidelines
The Design Commission identifies opportunities and constraints regarding the portal and vent building design and the larger urban framework surrounding the north and south tunnel portals of the Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement project. Read the letter (11/2009). 

Stormwater Code
The Design Commission supports updating the Seattle Stormwater Code to incorporate, define and encourage the use of green stormwater infrastructure throughout the City on both public and private projects. Read the letter urging revisions to the stormwater code (9/2009)

SR 520 Bridge Replacement
The Design Commission supports Option K, with modifications, and finds Option A a viable alternative, with modifications. Read the letter (12/2008).

See more recommendations. Also, read the minutes of the commission's project reviews.

Visual Resume

The Grass Blades
See the AIA award-winning The Grass Blades at the Seattle Center and how the Design Commission's review made a difference in the development of this project. Open the Visual Resume.

photo by Benjamin Benschneider

Annual Report
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2008 Report
In 2008, the Design Commission reviewed $12.4 billion worth of public projects. For details, see the commission's annual report. 

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