[NFBSea] FW: OPCD March Newsletter - Station Area Planning, Food Justice, Planning Commission Positions, and more!

Thu Mar 26 09:05:23 UTC 2026

Passing on for our information 

From: Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development <SeattleOPCD at subscriptions.seattle.gov> 
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2026 2:26 PM
To: jacobstruiksma at gmail.com
Subject: OPCD March Newsletter - Station Area Planning, Food Justice, Planning Commission Positions, and more!

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OPCD in Community

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Rico (center, holding microphone), joined City Council President Joy Hollingsworth, Office of Economic Development Acting Director Beto Yarce, and Washington State Department of Agriculture Director of Food Systems Initiatives Katie Rains for a town hall conversation at the Seattle Food Summit. The panel was moderated by Mariah DeLeo of the Good Business Network of Washington.

The City of Seattle teamed up with the  <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fgoodbusinessnetwork.org%2Fgood-food-economy%2F%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/0100019d07fddb50-21118ea8-6f94-429f-9f44-3681cf1924b2-000000/32Wjw1vdh5gh78c6kSjsQq-fHyg53X6FrXuOPYB8qBs=449> Good Business Network of Washington to host more than 300 food partners at the  <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fgoodbusinessnetwork.org%2Fgood-food-economy%2Fgood-food-connections%2F%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/0100019d07fddb50-21118ea8-6f94-429f-9f44-3681cf1924b2-000000/U4Kj2lZJyEUYM98laL518-_z7H-VyWCu1x8YQfh_VnI=449> Good Food Connections + Seattle Food Action Plan Summit at Bell Harbor International Conference Center on the Seattle waterfront. The  <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.seattle.gov%2Fenvironment%2Ffood-policy-and-programs%2Ffood-action-plan%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/0100019d07fddb50-21118ea8-6f94-429f-9f44-3681cf1924b2-000000/DWwla7nhbvhQoWsDfhq3-x4ThzduA0TN_3QgJDc_mbk=449> Food Action Plan is Seattle’s roadmap for a more sustainable, fair, and strong local food system.

Director Rico Quirindongo was invited to participate in a Town Hall discussion at the summit. Thank you to our many City and community partners for putting on a great event!

West Seattle and Delridge Station Area Planning

Share Your Thoughts on our Surveys!

We are working with communities across West Seattle to plan for growth, livability, and improved mobility in the neighborhoods around future light rail stations. We want to hear from you! Let us know what your priorities and ideas are for your neighborhood by taking our survey by March 27.

West Seattle Junction

West Seattle Junction is a hub of community life that offers a walkable, connected lifestyle with a strong neighborhood identity. As we plan for new light rail stations, the City and community will work together to develop a vision and action plan to grow West Seattle Junction as a transit-oriented neighborhood.

Delridge

The community and City collaborated on a vision for community development in the 2018 North Delridge Action Plan. As we plan for new light rail stations, the City and community will work together to update the vision and action plan and identify strategies to grow Delridge as a transit-oriented neighborhood for current and future generations.

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Regional Centers Planning Surveys

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Northgate

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South Lake Union (SLU)

As SLU grows and changes, the City of Seattle is planning for the neighborhood's future. This survey asks about your experience at SLU today and your dreams for its future. Your input will help guide the early phases and strategies for the SLU Regional Center Plan. This survey will close on April 15, 2026.

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Uptown

Uptown has long been a cultural and arts hub in Seattle, both inside and outside the Seattle Center boundary. This community of nearly 13,000 residents is expected to continue growing substantially over the coming years, and we want to come together to discuss current needs and how to ensure this regional center remains a vibrant cultural and residential hub. Complete the Uptown planning survey to help guide future strategies for the neighborhood by April 15, 2026.

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Seattle Planning Commission

Be a Seattle Planning Commissioner!

The City of Seattle is looking for candidates to serve on the Seattle Planning Commission. The Commission advises the Mayor, City Council, and City departments on citywide planning goals, policies, and plans related to issues such as land use, zoning, transportation, and housing.

We are looking for diverse voices that bring to light issues facing all parts of the City and who can share professional and lived experience from across Seattle’s various communities. Commissioners are volunteers and must be a current resident of Seattle.

Applications are due by April 6, 2026 to be considered.

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Accessory Dwelling Units / Backyard Cottages

OPCD Featured in Lincoln Institute of Land Policy Story Map

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) build generational wealth and address gentrification and displacement. Our ADU efforts were recently featured by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, including ADUniverse, and our Partnership for ADU Development program.

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News from the Daily Plan It Blog

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We are excited to shine the spotlight on the many talented interns we have in our office. Megan Rose is our Planning and Equity Data intern, working with our data and analysis team to research and design community indicators that monitor progress towards the goals of our Comprehensive Plan. We will share more of these profiles in the future, stay tuned!

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Seattle Office of Planning & Community Development

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Seattle, WA 98124-7088

Phone: (206) 386-1010

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