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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

City planning -- Washington (State) -- Seattle

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 61 Collections and/or Records:

Board of Adjustment Minutes

 Series
Identifier: 1640-01
Abstract

Minutes and agendas of public hearings held by the Board of Adjustment regarding conditional use, variance, and special exception applications.

Dates: 1957-1975

Board of Adjustment Reports

 Series
Identifier: 1640-04
Abstract

Copies of Board reports to City Council, including report letters to City Council and appeals to Council of Board actions, as well as statistical breakdowns of the type of appeals.

Dates: 1957-1979

Central Area Neighborhood District Coordinator Records

 Series
Identifier: 5752-13
Abstract

Records documenting the activities of the Central District neighborhood coordinator.

Dates: 1986-2017

Community Engagement Coordinator Records

 Series
Identifier: 5751-13
Abstract

Records documenting the work of the Community Engagement Coordinator.

Dates: 1993 - 2017; Majority of material found within 2000-2014

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 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

Jim Compton Electronic Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 4620-01
Abstract

This series includes general correspondence from councilmember Jim Compton and his Legislative Assistant Linda Robson.

Dates: 2002-2005

Jim Compton Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4620-02
Abstract

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, notes, City Council briefings, and press clippings relating to issues before the Seattle City Council during Compton's tenure. Major topics of interest to Compton were technology and public safety.

Dates: 1995-2006

Department of Community Development Director's Records

 Series
Identifier: 1600-03
Abstract

Working papers, correspondence, and subject files of Department of Community Development directors. Includes memoranda, notes, and reports relating to project and program development and City planning. Major issues covered include housing, economic development, neighborhood revitalization, urban renewal, and downtown planning.

Dates: 1970-1991; 1976-1991

Unity 71 Project Records

 Series
Identifier: 1624-06
Abstract

Correspondence, reports, minutes, and maps relating to the Unity 71 Project, an urban development project in Seattle's Central Area, 1970-1972.

Dates: 1970-1972

Department of Planning and Development Director’s Office Electronic Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 2000-03
Abstract

The email correspondence and related attachments of department directors and assistant directors.

Dates: 2006-2016

Rosemary Horwood Records

 Series
Identifier: 1612-05
Abstract

Records relating to Seattle's Model Cities program.

Dates: 1957-1971

Rob Johnson Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4641-02
Abstract

Records related to Rob Johnson's tenure as a Seattle City Councilmember, with special emphasis on land use and zoning issues.

Dates: 2011-2019; Majority of material found within 2016-2019

Paul Kraabel Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4647-02
Abstract

Records documenting Paul Kraabel's tenure on the Seattle City Council from 1975-1991.

Dates: 1972-1991; 1980-1989

Lake City Neighborhood District Coordinator Records

 Series
Identifier: 5752-15
Abstract

Records documenting the activities of the North District neighborhood coordinator.

Dates: 1982-2010; Majority of material found within 1999-2010

Mayor's Office Central Files

 Series
Identifier: 5200-07
Abstract

Central file created and maintained by the Office of the Mayor.

Dates: 1979-2002

Cathy Moore Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4656-02
Abstract

Records from Cathy Moore's office from her time serving on Seattle City Council.

Dates: 2018-2025; Majority of material found within 2024-2025

Morgan, 1974-2010

 Sub-Series
Identifier: 04
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Correspondence, memoranda, surveys, reports, studies, and hearings materials generated by City Council's central staff analysts in support of the Council's legislative activities. Primary subjects relate to the major functions and issues of City government including land use, public utilities management, housing, human services, public safety, traffic and transportation, comprehensive planning, parks and recreation, arts and cultural affairs, economic development, environment and...
Dates: 1974-2010

Municipal Art Commission Minutes

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 1652-01
Abstract

Proceedings of Municipal Art Commission meetings, 1955-1969.

Dates: 1955-1969

Municipal Art Commission Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 1652-02
Abstract

The Municipal Art Commission Subject Files, 1955-1969, contain correspondence, memoranda, reports, and press clippings relating to the programs, activities, and administration of the Commission.

Dates: 1955-1969

Municipal News

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 9905-01
Scope and Contents note

Semi-monthly newsletter on local government. Many missing issues. Topics include local government at the city, county and state levels. Coverage of activity in all departments on topics ranging from traffic to elections. The last issue of each year contains an index.

Dates: 1920-1972

Judy Nicastro Subject Files

 Series — Box 0
Identifier: 4661-02
Scope and Contents note Correspondence, memoranda, reports, and notes relating to issues before the City Council during Nicastro's four-year tenure on the Seattle City Council and reflecting her interests and activities while on the Council. Subjects include civil rights, economic development, education, City finance and budget, housing, land use, urban development, interdepartmental affairs, neighborhoods, parks and recreation, public safety, health and social services, technology, transportation, and public...
Dates: 1999-2003

Northeast Neighborhood District Coordinator Records

 Series
Identifier: 5752-14
Abstract

Records documenting the activities of the Northeast District neighborhood coordinator.

Dates: 1970-2016; Majority of material found within 1990-2010