The Seattle Design Commission (SDC) was established in 1968 to ensure that public facilities and projects incorporate high standards of design quality. The SDC reviews public projects and makes recommendations in the areas of urban design context, public access, open space planning, integration of public art, and streetscape design. SDC review is a required element of the public design review process. The Commission is comprised of ten citizens, including artists, architects, urban planners, engineers, environmental planners, and landscape architects. Commissioners are appointed to two-year terms by the Mayor and are confirmed by City Council.