Urban Renewal Program Demonstration Projects Records
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
- Creation: 1971-1976
Creator
- Seattle (Wash.). Urban Renewal Program (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access note
Records are open to the public.
Historical Note
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.
Full Extent
1 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement note
Photographs are arranged in batches according to their original order.
Location of Records
SMA
Subject
- Seattle (Wash.). Urban Renewal Program (Organization)
- Leschi-Madrona Theater (Organization)
- Koysan Church (Organization)
Geographic
Topical
- Title
- Guide to the Urban Renewal Program Demonstration Projects Records 1971-1976
- Date
- 2022
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
- EAD Location
- https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:80444/xv228263
Repository Details
Part of the Seattle Municipal Archives Repository