Stadium District Study
The Stadium District Study recommended a new Stadium District neighborhood that focuses on sports and entertainment and related business and industries including hotels, which are not currently allowed by the zoning rules. We also recommended improvements to open spaces and sidewalks such as an Occidental Avenue Promenade near the stadiums.
In November 2013 we released our Stadium District Study recommendations and our Duwamish Industrial Lands Study recommendations and asked for public comments on both. Our recommendations from both studies were included in a set of proposed amendments to our Comprehensive Plan.
Project Goals
- Creating a stronger, more vibrant stadium district
- Preserving industry in the Duwamish manufacturing industrial center
- Improving pedestrian, bicycle, and transit connections to and from stadiums
- Strengthening beneficial relationships with Pioneer Square, International District / Chinatown, and other neighborhoods
- Capitalizing on sustainability opportunities among stadiums
The End Result
Some potential project outcomes included:
- Reviewing Comprehensive Plan policies for the area
- Modifying zoning and land use regulations
- Creating design plans for streetscapes
- Building ongoing partnerships in the stadium district
- Coordinating future improvements with design of ongoing projects
Project Documents
The Stadium District Study recommendations and related documents are listed below. The report and recommendations of the Duwamish Industrial Lands Study can be found on the Duwamish Industrial Lands Study website.
2014 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket
Includes goals, policies, and Future Land Use Map designation for the Stadium District.
- Stadium District Study Recommendations
- Conceptual Level Environmental Analysis
- Summary of Advisory Group Input
Stakeholder Advisory Group
The Stadium District Study advisory group met regularly between February and October of 2013. A summary of the stakeholder advisory group process, including all agendas and materials is listed below.
Recap and Summary of Draft Recommendations: October 22, 2013
Streetscape Design Meeting: August 20, 2013
Land Use Scenarios Meeting: July 9, 2013
Guiding Principles and Urban Design Meeting: May 21, 2013
Stadium District Walk & Talk: May 8, 2013
About 85 people gathered on a beautiful spring evening for a walk and talk event in the stadium district hosted by Feet First. Keynote speakers included Councilman Richard Conlin, and former mayor Charles Royer.
Mobility Focus Meeting: April 16, 2013
- Agenda
- Meeting Notes
- Stadium Area Mobility Presentation
- SDOT Modal Plans Presentation
- Streetscape Opportunities Presentation
Land Use Visioning Meeting: March 26, 2013
Introductory Meeting: February 19, 2013
Background
Previous Plans and Studies
- Stadium District Concept Plan (2012)
Prepared by operators of CenturyLink and Safeco fields and their host teams. (Not an adopted City plan) - Livable South Downtown Planning Study (2010)
Land Use and Zoning study by OPCD - Waterfront Seattle
Plan to remake Seattle Waterfront - South Portal Alaska Way Replacement Project
Seattle Arena Design Proposals
Project Timeline
February – Summer 2013
- Analysis and research
- Stakeholder Advisory Group meetings
- Technical reviews
- Coordination with Arena design proposals
July – August 2013
- Preliminary recommendations:
- Land use policies and/or zoning
- Streetscape concept designs
- Stakeholder Advisory Group meetings
September – October 2013
- Final draft recommendations:
- Land use policies and/or zoning
- Streetscape concept designs
November – December 2013
- Public review and comment period
- Submit final land use / zoning recommendations to City Council
- Review and adoption of Streetscape Concept Plans (appended to City Right of Way Improvement Manual)
2014 – Present
- In 2016, City Council will consider our recommendations to create a Stadium District as part of the Seattle 2035 Comprehensive Plan