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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Community development, Urban -- Washington (State) -- Seattle

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 42 Collections and/or Records:

Central Neighborhood Service Center Records

 Series
Identifier: 5752-09
Abstract

Records documenting the activities of the Central Neighborhood Service Center.

Dates: 1977-2011

Committee on Economic Resiliency and Regional Relations Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4616-06
Abstract

Records of the committee during Clark's tenure as chair.

Dates: 2012-2014

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

Fremont Neighborhood Improvement Project Records

 Series
Identifier: 1624-05
Abstract

Records related to Fremont neighborhood improvement projects.

Dates: 1972-1976

Highland Park Neighborhood Improvement Project Records

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 1624-11
Abstract

Records relating to improvements in an area of West Seattle.

Dates: 1975-1977

Rosemary Horwood Records

 Series
Identifier: 1612-05
Abstract

Records relating to Seattle's Model Cities program.

Dates: 1957-1971

Housing, Human Services, Health, and Culture Committee Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4650-08
Abstract

Records of the committee from Nick Licata's tenure as chair.

Dates: 2010-2013

Leschi Neighborhood Development Project Records

 Series
Identifier: 1624-04
Abstract

Records related to Leschi neighborhood improvement projects.

Dates: 1969-1989

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

Neighborhood Matching Fund Administrative Records

 Series
Identifier: 5756-01
Abstract

Records documenting the administration of Neighborhood Matching Fund grants.

Dates: 1988-2009

North Greenwood Neighborhood Development Project Records

 Series
Identifier: 1624-08
Abstract

Records related to North Greenwood neighborhood improvement projects.

Dates: 1971-1979

Margaret Pageler Electronic Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 4667-01
Abstract

This series includes general correspondence from councilmember Margaret Pageler and her Legislative Assistants. It contains internal and external correspondence revolving around the business of the city council.

Dates: 2002-2003; 2003

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

Charles T. Royer Departmental Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 5274-01
Scope and Contents note Correspondence with city departments regarding departmental activities and programs. Records document ongoing operations as well as specific issues and events. A large portion of the records relate to the Department of Community Development and document the city's work on urban renewal, housing, neighborhood improvement, and historic preservation. Records relating to City Light deal with issues ranging from nuclear power to rates to discrimination against female and minority employees....
Dates: 1978-1989

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

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 Neighborhoods Programs Division Administrative Records

 Series
Identifier: 5751-04
Abstract

Administrative records of the Neighborhood Programs Division

Dates: 1990-1998

12th Avenue Development Plan Records

 Series
Identifier: 5757-04
Abstract

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

Dates: 1985-1998

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

Neighborhood Matching Fund Project Records

 Series
Identifier: 5756-02
Abstract

Project files from Seattle's Neighborhood Matching Fund program.

Dates: 1988-2013

Neighborhood Matching Fund Small and Simple Grant Project Records

 Series
Identifier: 5756-03
Abstract

Project files from Seattle's Neighborhood Matching Fund program.

Dates: 1990-2013

Human Services Department Neighborhood Planning Records

 Series
Identifier: 3601-01
Abstract

Planning records for the delivery of social services in Seattle.

Dates: 1997-2003

Neighborhood Preservation and Development Director’s Records

 Series
Identifier: 5757-01
Abstract

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

Dates: 1998-2005

Office Of Economic Development Director's Records

 Series
Identifier: 2100-02
Abstract

Director's records, including project and other files related to economic development, primarily in downtown and low income Seattle neighborhoods.

Dates: 1991-2015

Urban Renewal Program Seattle Urban Renewal Enterprise (SURE) Records

 Series
Identifier: 1642-10
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1956-1965

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

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

Jeanette Williams Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4693-02
Scope and Contents note Subject Files of Jeanette Williams, 1969-1989, reflecting her career on Seattle City Council. Major topics include transportation, especially construction of the West Seattle Bridge and I 90; parks and recreation, including Discovery Park and the Seattle Center; and records on legislation related to ethics, fair campaign practices, and open housing. Of note as well is material related to the Office of Women's Rights and the Seattle Women's Commission. Work of her legislative aides, including...
Dates: 1969-1993; 1970-1989

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 Parcel Appraisals

 Series
Identifier: 1627-03
Abstract

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

Dates: 1961-1985