Neighborhood Planning

The Planning Commission, as "stewards of the Comprehensive Plan," has played an active role in neighborhood planning. In 1999, the City Council finished the approval process for 38 neighborhood plans created by nearly 20,000 citizens. The plans identify actions needed to ensure that each neighborhood will continue to thrive and improve in ways that meet our commitments under the State's Growth Management Act as Seattle grows over the next 20 years. In the years since approval, much progress has been made on implementing the projects identified in the neighborhood plans. The Commission is helping the City think about what's next for Neighborhood Planning.

Publications and information available:

Department of Neighborhoods Neighborhood Plan Implementation Homepage

Seattle’s Neighborhood Planning Program, 1995-1999: Documenting the Process (PDF)

Neighborhood Plan Stewardship Survey (PDF)

Citizen Participation Evaluation Final Report Summary (PDF)

Citizen Participation Evaluation Final Report (PDF)

Citizen Participation Evaluation Final Report Appendix (PDF)

Citizen Participation Evaluation Final Report -- Consultant Report (PDF)

Guide to Neighborhood Stewardship (PDF)