Source: Building Connections

Just when it seemed like momentum had stalled on legislation focused on advancing the life-saving retrofits for unreinforced masonry … [Read more...] about Brick by Brick: A Budget Win Builds Momentum for #FixtheBricks

The City of Seattle is in the process of updating Seattle’s Stormwater Code and Stormwater Manual as required by the Washington State Department of … [Read more...] about Stormwater Code Update – Seattle City Council Committee Meeting –May 14

On March 26, SDCI’s pre-submittal conference and paid coaching applications moved to the Seattle Services Portal. Customers can now apply for these … [Read more...] about New Pre-Submittal Conference and Paid Coaching Applications

In the next couple of months, some existing charges will be shifted to your side sewer permit. These charges include core tap and drainage system … [Read more...] about Changes to Side Sewer Permit Invoicing

Director’s Rules … [Read more...] about April Publication Updates

The City of Seattle is in the process of updating Seattle’s Stormwater Code and Stormwater Manual as required by the Washington State Department of … [Read more...] about Stormwater Code and Manual Update – Notice of Rulemaking and Public Comment

On February 28, 2001, the Nisqually earthquake shook the Puget Sound region to its core. Twenty-five years later, on February 26, 2026, experts in … [Read more...] about Remembering the Nisqually Earthquake, 25 years later

The Seattle City Council’s Land Use and Sustainability Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 4, at 9:30 AM, about Council Bill (CB) … [Read more...] about Public Hearing on Legislation Adopting Floodplain Development Regulations

The City of Seattle recently adopted ordinances 127375 and 127376 to boost housing supply and options in Seattle’s residential zones. Much of Seattle … [Read more...] about New Middle Housing Codes to Boost Housing Supply

On February 18, 2026, Mayor Katie Wilson signed two Ordinances (Council Bill 121093 and Council Bill 121135) updating the State Environmental Policy … [Read more...] about New SEPA Requirements

SDOT is limiting most construction work in busy areas from June 8 to July 7, 2026, to help keep Seattle moving during the FIFA World Cup.   … [Read more...] about Public Right-of-Way Construction Pause During 2026 FIFA World Cup

We’re excited to share that Seattle City Light is offering a new no-cost program for multifamily buildings that are larger than 20,000 square feet. … [Read more...] about No-Cost Program for Multifamily Buildings Larger than 20,000 Square Feet