Design Review Program -- Overview

Design Review Program

Overview

The City of Seattle's Design Review Program provides a forum for citizens, developers and the City to review and guide the design of qualifying commercial and multifamily development projects. More

Upcoming Project Reviews

Monday, October 13, 2008

1400 NW Market St

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

2800 M L King Jr Wy S

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

1900 S Jackson St

201 Boren Ave N

2401 10th Ave E

See more upcoming reviews.

Archive
Search the archive to find design proposals and reports of recent project reviews.

Board Members
Thirty-five citizens make up the Design Review Board -- five members each serve on boards that cover the city's seven distinct geographic areas. View map of board districts.

Below are eight of the 35 board members:

Christie Coxley Southwest Board		Matt Roewe Queen Anne/ Magnolia Board		John Rose Queen Anne/ Magnolia Board		Sue Jensen Northeast Board
Mark Brands Northwest Board		Steve Sindiong Southeast Board		Wilmot Gilland Downtown Board		Rumi Takahashi Capitol Hill

News
Openings on the Design Review Board
In April 2009, the Design Review Board will have at least eight openings as retiring board members' terms expire. DPD is seeking people to serve on the board for terms that begin in April 2009. Applications are due December 10, 2008. Download an application and see the openings.

Digital Submissions Required
DPD requires that applicants provide a .pdf file of their Early Design Guidance (EDG) and Recommendation design proposals to DPD five business days in advance of the Design Review Board meeting. A digital copy is required in addition to hard copies; it enables easy file sharing and storage at DPD. Download the instructions for creating and submitting a .pdf file. Ready to send? Submit your .pdf file.

The Community Guide to Design Review
Read The Community Guide to Design Review for an introduction to the process, the design guidelines and tips for getting involved. Download a companion to the brochure -- the guidelines for downtown development or the guidelines for multifamily and commercial building (for development in Seattle's neighborhoods).

Why Build Green?
Building green isn't just about improving public health or saving the planet -- it can also save applicants money and make projects more marketable. Learn about the City's incentives, as well as its technical assistance and educational and recognition programs. More

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.