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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

1642-00. Urban Renewal Program

 Record Group
Identifier: 1642-00
The Urban Renewal Program was authorized by ordinance in 1957, and the first federal funds allocated for neighborhood studies were received in 1959. The program was designed to eradicate urban "blighted areas" in the City. It was initially administered by the Executive Department, and then transferred to the Department of Community Development in 1969. The Urban Renewal Division was responsible for coordinating federal funds for local projects. Conventional urban renewal funding was designated for four neighborhoods: Yesler-Atlantic, University-Northlake, South Seattle, and Pike Place Market. In addition, Neighborhood Development Program funds targeted Leschi, South Park, and North Greenwood. Despite the early identification of neighborhoods and the adoption of urban renewal plans, most projects did not get underway until the mid- to late 1960s.

Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:

Community Renewal Program Atlases

 Series — Box 0
Identifier: 1642-16
Abstract

Land use and census data maps illustrating Seattle's housing and population characteristics during the early 1960s.

Dates: 1960-1963

Community Renewal Program Maps

 Series
Identifier: 1642-15
Abstract

Maps related to an urban renewal program in Seattle.

Dates: 1961-1963

J.P. Willison Records

 Series
Identifier: 1642-01
Abstract

Records of John P. (Jack) Willison, Director of Seattle's Urban Renewal Program, include project and administrative files for urban renewal projects.

Dates: 1959-1971

Urban Renewal Program Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 1642-02
Abstract

Administrative files, records of community groups, and project records relating to local urban renewal projects which made use of federal funds.

Dates: 1958-1971

Community Renewal Program Records

 Series
Identifier: 1642-04
Abstract

Records of Frank McChesney from his work with Seattle's Community Renewal Program (CRP). McChesney was the first project director of CRP and later served as Senior Urban Renewal Planner for the City.

Dates: 1959-1971

Urban Renewal Program Demonstration Projects Records

 Series
Identifier: 1642-06
Scope and Contents note

Generally small scale projects designed to demonstrate the improvements possible through neighborhood improvement projects. Includes correspondence, studies, maps, and project monitoring records.

Dates: 1971-1976

Urban Renewal Program Capital Improvement Projects Records

 Series
Identifier: 1642-07
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, and financial data relating to the City's Capital Improvement Program and its relation to the urban renewal process.

Dates: 1958-1972

Urban Renewal Program Relocation Services Records

 Series
Identifier: 1642-08
Abstract

Records relating to relocations from urban renewal areas.

Dates: 1967-1979

Urban Renewal Program Correspondence

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1642-09
Scope and Contents note

Urban Renewal Program correspondence, arranged chronologically.

Dates: 1958-1968

Urban Renewal Program Seattle Urban Renewal Enterprise (SURE) Records

 Series
Identifier: 1642-10
Abstract

Administrative, committee and project file records of the Seattle Urban Renewal Enterprise (SURE), a citizen’s advisory committee created to build community support for urban renewal projects with an emphasis on rehabilitation and conservation.

Dates: 1956-1965