City planning

Meeting minutes from the Air Pollution Control Advisory Board, which served in an advisory capacity to the City Council on air pollution issues.

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

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.

Records documenting the activities of the Capitol Hill Neighborhood Service Center.

Records documenting the activities of the Central District neighborhood coordinator.

Records documenting the activities of the Central Neighborhood Service Center.

Records documenting DCD's administration of Community Development Block Grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Performance reports submitted to HUD regarding activities funded by Community Development Block Grants.

Records documenting work on Community Development Block Grant projects in Seattle.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Administrative records from Seattle's Emergency Operations Center.

Records related to Fremont neighborhood improvement projects.

Records documenting the activities of the Fremont Neighborhoood Service Center.

Virginia Galle served on the Seattle City Council between 1981 and 1989. This collection contains her subject files on topics such as solid waste, smoking policies, and domestic partnerships.

Records documenting the activities of the Greater Duwamish Neighborhood Service Center.

Records relating to neighborhood planning and activities in Greenwood and other neighborhoods of north Seattle.

Records documenting Michael Hildt's work on the Seattle City Council from 1978-1985; records address issues such as conservation and desegregation and include information on Hildt's work with the Pike Place Market and his work with various committees, including the Energy Committee and Urban Development and Housing Committee.

Records relating to Seattle's Model Cities program.

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

Records documenting the activities of the North District neighborhood coordinator.

114 prints showing the progression of construction at the west end of the Lake Washington Floating Bridge.

Records related to Leschi neighborhood improvement projects.

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

Records from McIver's work as a program coordinator in the Department of Community Development.

Proceedings of Municipal Art Commission meetings, 1955-1969.

Photographic negatives documenting public works, city employees, and elected officials.

Correspondence, memoranda, financial statements, grant applications, agreements and maps relating to the Neighborhood Development Program.

Applications to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Neighborhood Planning Advisory Committee (NPAC) records contain information regarding committee meetings, projects, and members.

Profiles of Seattle neighborhoods compiled by the Office of Management and Planning for the Neighborhood Planning Office.

Materials compiled by the Neighborhood Planning Office to assist groups in creating neighborhood plans.

Records related to North Greenwood neighborhood improvement projects.

Photographic prints and slides relating to the Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington.

Records of a project to make public improvements to Seattle's Pike Place Market.

Applications, correspondence, plan reviews, staff analysis, recommendations, and other materials relating to the development of housing units for the Planning Commission's Planned Unit Development Program.

Planning Commission Photographs depict Seattle neighborhoods, roads, parks, and marinas; also included are photographs of display materials and photographs related to land use.

Records documenting the activities of the Queen Anne/Magnolia Neighborhood Service Center.

Records from the Real Estate Services division of the City of Seattle's Fleets and Facilities Department.

Correspondence and files of the Planning Commission's assistant director for administration.

Working files maintained by the City Planning Commission for proposed rezones.

Two scrapbooks documenting the public career of Al Rochester, as well as the 25th anniversary of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair.

Presentation book about waterfront planning prepared by elementary school students.

Meeting summaries for task forces of the Seattle 2000 Commission, which set goals for the city for the year 2000.

Correspondence between the Board of Park Commissioners and the City's Law Department.

Photographs of Seattle Engineering Department work on bridges, overpasses, and viaducts. Neighborhoods pictured include the Industrial District, University District, and Downtown.

Records relating to the potential need for a new city hall in Seattle.

Planning files concerning general zoning, environmental and other issues.

Planning records for the Seattle Commons.

Records documenting the Department of Human Services' administration of Community Development Block Grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Records documenting the Department of Human Services' administration of Community Development Block Grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Records regarding renovation of existing buildings to create low and middle income housing in Seattle.

Records of meetings concerning Seattle's zoning code.

Planning records concerning surplus federal property in Seattle.

Records documenting community development projects in Seattle's downtown area.

Records documenting urban renewal and neighborhood development projects.

Records documenting neighborhood plans and neighborhood planning issues.

Records of a program that assisted social service agencies in siting their facilities.

Newsletters detailing issues in neighborhoods across Seattle.

Records of a neighborhood project concerning disabled citizens.

Records concerning the implementation of Seattle neighborhood plans and projects.

Records concerning street improvement projects in Seattle neighborhoods

Records of a project which studied a neighborhood in Seattle's Capitol Hill district.

Administrative records of the Neighborhood Programs Division

Project files for Seattle harborfront and neighborhood projects.

Grant records from the Neighborhood Matching Fund's Tree Fund.

Records documenting a neighborhood redevelopment project in Seattle's Central District.

Records detailing projects reviewed by the Design Commission.

Planning files for downtown Seattle.

The Economic Development Administration Grant Project Records document the funding allocation and coordination of the United States Economic Development Administration grant funding program .

Records from the Seattle Engineering Department's central filing system.

Records from the Fire Marshal's Office related to the update and revision of Seattle’s high rise building codes.

Index cards recording fire code violations found by the fire marshal in Seattle.

Records documenting the Housing Development Program which sought to expand the City's low income housing, provide technical assistance, and direct new development in city neighborhoods

Planning records regarding Sound Transit light rail stations and surrounding areas.

Project files from Seattle's Neighborhood Matching Fund program.

Records regarding neighborhood plan updates.

Director's Records (created by Director Karma Ruder) for the Neighborhood Planning Office, 1994-1999; included are materials relating to the planning process, the NPO's work with other City agencies, and issues faced by the neighborhoods.

The Public Information Officer's records include information on Neighborhood Planning Office programs, material for presentations, and program development information.

Records concerning Seattle neighborhood planning.

Planning records for the delivery of social services in Seattle.

Records created by the director of the Neighborhood Preservation and Development Division of the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods.

Records of an urban renewal project in the University-Northlake area of Seattle.

Records relating to the sale and development of City-owned parcels in South Lake Union.

Records of the office which plans and implements education levy programs

Studies and reports related to zoning and planning issues.

Records related to regional planning in the Central Puget Sound area.

Records concerning policies and plans for the development of medical and educational institutions in the Seattle area.

Records documenting the acquisition of properties for park purposes.

Records regarding acquisition of greenbelt properties.

Working papers of the Seattle Planning Commission relating primarily to the development of the Comprehensive Plan, a Civic Arts Center, and recreation studies throughout the city.

Correspondence, reports, hearing transcripts, Commission minutes, new clippings, drawing, and other material related to the Seattle City Planning Commission.

Planning records concerning open space acquisition.

Planning files for projects in Seattle neighborhoods.

Records of a citizen advisory committee working to develop park, open space, and recreation projects and programs.

Administrative files documentning the Seattle Senior Housing Program.

Records of an interagency committee concerning the Kingdome.

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.

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

Records of the task force investigating potential uses for the Sick's Stadium site.

Material documenting the planning of the South Lake Union area, including park, street, and business development.

Records related to South Park neighborhood improvement projects.

Files of Seattle's Director of Planning, John Spaeth, mainly covering the Central Business District study and Comprehensive Plan.

Subject files of Seattle City Council member Jim Street; includes correspondence, memoranda, reports, and studies relating to issues including land use, the downtown plan, neighborhood planning, housing, education, and economic development.

Proposals for the construction and renovation of townhouse units.

Material relating to traffic control and transportation planning in Seattle.

Records relating to U.S. Postal Service office site selection.

Records relating to the Department's concerns over University of Washington expansion.

Records related to transportation and parking issues in Seattle's University District.

Files of the director of the Department of Community Development's Housing Division.

Correspondence, memoranda, plans, reports, meeting minutes, agendas, and other material relating to the development of the Washington State Convention and Trade Center (WSCTC).

Records documenting the activities of the West Seattle Neighborhood Service Center.

Material documenting the planning, property acquisiton, land disposition, and development of the Westlake Mall project.

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

Records relating to urban renewal and improvements in the Yesler-Atlantic neighborhood. Includes materials about social services, housing rehabilitation, pedestrian pathways, streets, and parks, commercial development, and religious structures.

Appraisals of property as part of the Yesler-Atlantic Neighborhood Improvement Project.

Proceedings of meetings of the Zoning Commission, 1920-1925. Minutes discuss zoning and classification of districts and properties.

Working files for proposed amendments to Seattle's Zoning Ordinance.