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Changes to Seattle’s Shoreline Rules

A required update to the City’s Shoreline Master Program (SMP) is underway and Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) just released the second draft of the updated regulations. The SMP includes the goals, policies and regulations that govern land use and activities within the Seattle Shoreline District. Seattle’s Shoreline District includes the Duwamish River,… [ Keep reading ]

How do YOU think we should tackle climate change?

On October 3, the City Council unanimously passed a resolution that put Seattle on a path toward reducing our net greenhouse gas emissions to zero by the year 2050. Seattle is one of a handful of cities in the world to formally adopt carbon neutrality as a goal. The Office… [ Keep reading ]

The Seattle Transit Master Plan Needs Your Feedback!

SDOT will be hosting 5 open houses this fall to share information about the TMP Draft Summary Report and to get feedback from the community. If you care about transit, please plan on attending to learn about the draft plan and share your thoughts. The Draft Summary Report can be… [ Keep reading ]

Open House 10/17 on Energy Benchmarking & Reporting

Commercial and multi-family building owners – energy costs got you down? Join program staff from the Department of Planning and Development on October 17th  to learn more about the Seattle Building Energy Benchmarking and Reporting Ordinance and find out how to take a bite out of your energy bills. You’ll… [ Keep reading ]

New Incentives For Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Great incentives this fall make it even easier to upgrade your home and save energy this winter! Up to $1,000 (in addition to existing incentives) for homeowners who sign up for the program before Thanksgiving. Fall Bonus: $500 off the cost of an energy upgrade  Loan Fee Waiver: Waive $400 loan… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City Council Adopts Carbon Neutral Goal, launches Climate Action Plan process

On Monday, October 3, the City Council adopted Resolution 31312, putting the City on a path toward reducing Seattle’s net green house gas emissions level to zero by 2050. The resolution also serves to launch the Climate Action Plan update. As part of the planning process, the Office of Sustainability… [ Keep reading ]