Planning and Development

City Planning and Development

• Codes
  Codes administered by the Department of Planning & Development
• Electric Services for New Construction
  Information and services for builders, remodelers and property owners. These include electric service hookups, power line relocation and temporary removal, construction standards for electrical equipment, and more.
• Energy Smart Services
  Conservation Services for Medium to Large Commercial and Industrial Customers that include financial incentives and technical assistance for both existing facilities and new construction projects.
• Finance & Budget
  2004 Adopted Budget, 2004 - 2009 Adopted Capital Improvement Program, Economic Updates and Overviews
• Neighborhood and Community Development with the Office of Economic Development
  Neighborhood Business District Support, Community Development Corporations, Community Development Loans, Community Development Fund, Neighborhood Revitalization, Workforce Development
• Planning Services with the Department of Planning & Development Area Planning & Urban Design, CityDesign, Comprehensive & Regional Planning, Land Use Policy, Population & Demographics, Seattle Design Commission, Seattle Planning Commission
• Sustainable Building
  Buildings affect our water and land habitats, the atmosphere, human health and quality of life. Careful building design and materials selection can substantially reduce these impacts.
• Sustainable Infrastructure Initiative from the Office of Sustainability and Environment
  Seattle City government has primary responsibility for a wide range of public infrastructures and we an opportunity to apply innovative approaches that provide basic services in ways that are resource-efficient and environmentally responsible.
• Transportation Policy, Planning, & Major Projects with the Department of Transportation
  Long-range planning and policy development, Alaskan Way Viaduct/Seawall, Sound Transit, Translake Washington (SR-520), the Monorail

County Planning and Development

• Business Resource Guide
• Department of Development and Environmental Services
• Economic Development Section
• Growth Management Planning Council
• King County Comprehensive Plan
• King County Jobs Initiative
• Office of Regional Policy and Planning
• Transportation Planning

Regional Planning and Development

• Puget Sound Regional Council
• Regional Councils of Governments and Metropolitan Planning Organizations
• Sustainable Communities Network
• The Urban Institute

State Planning & Development

• Basic Research Resources for City and Regional Planning
• Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development
• Employment Security Department
• Office of Financial Management
• Office of the Forecast Council
• Planning & Community Development for Washington State
• Planning Commissioners Journal's Planners Web
• State Transportation Projects
• Washington State Chapter of the American Planning Association

Top of Page

Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle
Promoting Greater Seattle as one of North America's premier international gateways and commercial centers.

Mayor Aims to Make Seattle "Green Building Capital"
Mayor Greg Nickels announces the creation of the Green Building Task Force, an advisory panel that will provide recommendations to make homes and businesses more energy efficient and climate-friendly.

City of Seattle Budget Process
This web site from Seattle City Council guides you through the budget process, how it works, what is happening now and how you can participate.

Economic Impact of the Arts in Seattle
Mayor Nickels welcomes the cast of Shrek, at the 5th Avenue Theater, and discusses the impact of the vibrant Seattle theater scene on our local economy.

Create a Thriving Business District
A Guide to City and Neighborhood Business District Resources.

Doing Business in Seattle
Contact your business advocate and get answers to your questions about how to do business in Seattle.

Guide to Maps - Property and Land Use
City maps to assist with commercial boundaries, zoning and permits.