Seattle Design Commission

The Seattle Design Commission advises the mayor city council and city departments on the design of capital improvement projects and projects on city land in Seattle Additionally it reviews the design of the citys capital improvement projects that includes parks and community centers libraries fire and police stations road improvements and public utility structures The commission also advises elected and agency officials on project design through biweekly memos and public testimonies In addition The Seattle Design Commission writes papers to shape public policy on urban designrelated matters such as street and alley vacations The commission and convenes workshops to foster the discussion of design issues on projects that have a citywide impact