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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

City planning

 Subject
Subject Source: Nwda

Found in 51 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

Community Development Block Grant Administration Records

 Series
Identifier: 1605-01
Abstract

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

Dates: 1975-1989

Community Development Block Grant Grantee Performance Reports

 Series
Identifier: 1605-03
Abstract

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

Dates: 1976-1987

Community Development Block Grant Project Records

 Series
Identifier: 1605-02
Abstract

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

Dates: 1971-1988; 1975-1988

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

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

Fremont Neighborhood Improvement Project Records

 Series
Identifier: 1624-05
Abstract

Records related to Fremont neighborhood improvement projects.

Dates: 1972-1976

Rosemary Horwood Records

 Series
Identifier: 1612-05
Abstract

Records relating to Seattle's Model Cities program.

Dates: 1957-1971

Leschi Neighborhood Development Project Records

 Series
Identifier: 1624-04
Abstract

Records related to Leschi neighborhood improvement projects.

Dates: 1969-1989

Richard McIver Records

 Series
Identifier: 1620-03
Abstract

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

Dates: 1971-1976

Department of Community Development Neighborhood Development Program Records

 Series
Identifier: 1624-13
Abstract

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

Dates: 1968-1976

Department of Community Development Neighborhood Development Project Applications

 Series
Identifier: 1624-09
Abstract

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

Dates: 1965-1974

North Greenwood Neighborhood Development Project Records

 Series
Identifier: 1624-08
Abstract

Records related to North Greenwood neighborhood improvement projects.

Dates: 1971-1979

Pike Place Market Visual Images and Audiotapes

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1628-02
Abstract

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

Dates: 1894-1984

Pike Place Project Hillclimb Corridor Records

 Series
Identifier: 1628-03
Abstract

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

Dates: 1975-1978

Planned Unit Development Applications

 Series
Identifier: 1650-19
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1963-1978

Rezoning Records

 Series
Identifier: 1650-18
Abstract

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

Dates: 1955-1975

Community Development Block Grant Administration Records

 Series
Identifier: 3618-01
Abstract

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

Dates: 1974-2000

Community Development Block Grant Grantee Performance Reports

 Series
Identifier: 3618-03
Abstract

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

Dates: 1988-1999

Department of Community Development Architectural Services Records

 Series
Identifier: 1622-07
Abstract

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

Dates: 1977-1986

Building Department Joint Meeting Records

 Series
Identifier: 1650-22
Abstract

Records of meetings concerning Seattle's zoning code.

Dates: 1958-1976

Coast Guard Property Development Records

 Series
Identifier: 1612-12
Abstract

Planning records concerning surplus federal property in Seattle.

Dates: 1978-1983

Department of Community Development Downtown Projects Records

 Series
Identifier: 1612-08
Abstract

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

Dates: 1970-1993

Department of Community Development Housing and Neighborhood Development Central Files

 Series
Identifier: 1620-02
Abstract

Records documenting urban renewal and neighborhood development projects.

Dates: 1960-1979

Department of Community Development Neighborhood Planning Records

 Series
Identifier: 1623-01
Abstract

Records documenting neighborhood plans and neighborhood planning issues.

Dates: 1966-1991; 1977-1988

Department of Community Development Siting Assistance Program Records

 Series
Identifier: 1622-08
Abstract

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

Dates: 1979-1991; 1989-1990

Department of Neighborhoods Special Projects Records

 Series
Identifier: 5751-07
Abstract

Project files for Seattle harborfront and neighborhood projects.

Dates: 1974-1998

Economic Development Administration Grant Project Records

 Series
Identifier: 1611-01
Abstract

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

Dates: 1976-1985

Engineering Department Unrecorded Subject Files

 Series — Box 0
Identifier: 2602-02
Abstract

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

Dates: 1890-1994

Northlake Urban Renewal Project Records

 Series
Identifier: 1625-01
Abstract

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

Dates: 1964-1977

Office of Environmental Management Records

 Series
Identifier: 1618-01
Abstract

Studies and reports related to zoning and planning issues.

Dates: 1968-1982; 1973-1975

Planning Commission Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 1650-16
Abstract

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

Dates: 1952-1982

Seattle Senior Housing Program Records

 Series
Identifier: 1622-05
Abstract

Administrative files documentning the Seattle Senior Housing Program.

Dates: 1982-1987

Stadium Parking and Access Committee (SPARC) Records

 Series
Identifier: 1612-11
Abstract

Records of an interagency committee concerning the Kingdome.

Dates: 1975-1977

South Lake Union Planning Records

 Series
Identifier: 1612-10
Abstract

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

Dates: 1970-1989

South Park Neighborhood Development Project Records

 Series
Identifier: 1624-07
Abstract

Records related to South Park neighborhood improvement projects.

Dates: 1966-1976; 1971-1974

John D. Spaeth Records

 Series
Identifier: 1650-02
Abstract

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

Dates: 1950-1969

Townhouse Proposal Records

 Series
Identifier: 1650-21
Abstract

Proposals for the construction and renovation of townhouse units.

Dates: 1977-1980

United States Postal Service Project Records

 Series
Identifier: 1624-01
Abstract

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

Dates: 1974-1983

University District Project Records

 Series
Identifier: 1624-02
Abstract

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

Dates: 1957-1988

University District Transportation Project Records

 Series — Box 2
Identifier: 1624-03
Abstract

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

Dates: 1971-1982

Bill Vivian Records

 Series
Identifier: 1620-01
Abstract

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

Dates: 1974-1979

Washington State Convention and Trade Center Project Records

 Series
Identifier: 1612-09
Abstract

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

Dates: 1976-1987

Westlake Mall Project Records

 Series
Identifier: 1612-07
Abstract

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

Dates: 1970-1990

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

Yesler-Atlantic Neighborhood Improvement Project Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 1627-02
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1961-1977

Yesler-Atlantic Parcel Appraisals

 Series
Identifier: 1627-03
Abstract

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

Dates: 1961-1985

Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1650-17
Abstract

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

Dates: 1966-1980