Early Community Outreach for Design Review
This Rule requires developers to begin conversation with community members before building project designs are complete. On this page find 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. Starting in 2026 the Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development will manage this work.
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
Coming Soon: Take a short survey to give us feedback on the early outreach program.