City of SeattleDepartment of Planning and Development

DESIGNREVIEW

Revised 2013

Adopted 2000

University

Neighborhood 

 Design Guidelines

 

 Table of Contents

 

Introduction ................................................................................................................................iGuidelines at a Glance .............................................................................................................iiContext and Priority Issues: University ................................................................................iiiDesign Guidelines Context and Site .......................................................................................................................1

CS1. Natural Systems and Site Features ...............................................................................1CS2. Urban Pattern and Form .................................................................................................2CS3. Architectural Context and Character ...............................................................................9

 Public Life ...............................................................................................................................11

PL1. Open Space Connectivity ..............................................................................................11PL2. Walkability .....................................................................................................................12PL3. Street-Level Interaction .................................................................................................13

Design Concept .......................................................................................................................15

DC1. Project Uses and Activities ...........................................................................................15DC2. Architectural Concept ...................................................................................................17DC3. Open Space Concept ...................................................................................................18DC4. Exterior Elements and Finishes ....................................................................................19

Acknowledgments

The following individuals were instrumental in preparing the original University Neighborhood Design Guidelines in 2000.

University Community Urban Center Association Planning CommitteeNorth Avenue Task ForceSeattle Department of Planning and DevelopmentConsultants

 Makers (UCUC) Davidya Kasperzyk (Ravenna Urban Village)