Early Community Outreach for Design Review
This Rule requires developers to begin conversation with community members before building project designs are complete. Here we provide guidance about the process along with resources to implement it.
If you have questions or would like to speak with a staff member, email DREarlyOutreach@seattle.gov.
Early Community Outreach for Design Review: The Basics
Requirements for Early Community Outreach
Read the finalized joint Director’s Rule for Early Community Outreach.
What projects do early community outreach?
Find out if your project falls within the Design Review thresholds and needs to conduct early community outreach.
Design Review Website
All you need to know about Design Review at Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI)
Frequently Asked Questions
Get your questions answered about this new requirement.
Need Ideas?
Look at these examples of outreach from real projects.
What is an Equity Area?
Find out how where the Equity Areas are in Seattle.
Project Blog
Find projects that are conducting early community outreach.
Tell Us What You Think
Take a short survey to give us feedback on the early outreach program.
Outreach and Engagement Tips & Resources
How to Create Mailing List
Get addresses within 500 ft of your site.
Tips for Successful Meetings
Find out how to prepare, plan, and run successful neighborhood meetings.
Sample Meeting Agenda
Try this sample meeting agenda.
Sample Meeting Sign-in Sheet
Don't have a sign-in sheet? Customize this pre-made template.
Beginner's Guide to Social Media
Read this social media guide and find the right platform(s) for your group. All views are not shared by City of [...]
How to Make Documents Accessible
Find tips on creating accessible Word and PDF documents.
Tips and Resources for Translation and Interpretation
Learn best practices and find support for translation and interpretation.
Strategies for Equitable Engagement
Find out what equitable engagement means and learn ways to encourage diverse participation in your neighborhood group.
Best practices for collecting information from the public
Learn best practices for protecting your privacy and the privacy of community members who provide feedback on your [...]
Survey Creation Tips for Developers
Learn tips for surveys and read sample questions.
Community Templates and Tools
Find more City resources and tools to help you connect and engage with community.