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In 2025 we made major strides in housing, including expanding affordable housing and supporting office-to-residential conversions, as well as increasing shelter capacity and strengthening future development. 🚧🏠🌳

Check out our full Annual Report here: https://t.co/5SLsAHHZze

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🚨FBI Issues Alert on New Nationwide Phishing Scam🚨
Criminals impersonating City officials to trick people into paying fake permit fees. Remember to ✅Verify unexpected requests with SDCI ✅Never send payments through wire ✅Report suspicious messages to https://t.co/ynqiyqpYrz

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Missed out on attending one of this year's Home Fair information sessions?

Don't worry, we saved you a front row seat💺

See the presentations and watch recordings of our lectures here: https://t.co/hw5z0DGzqM

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SDCI wrapped its first noise review for the Portage Bay Bridge replacement!
🔇161 nights of work
🔇1 exceedance
🔇9 complaints, all addressed
🔇Positive community feedback
We'll continue to monitor noise and enforce the variance throughout construction. https://t.co/yj7eKvRTGF

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Will your neighborhood survive an earthquake?

During Building Safety Month, SDCI is recognizing our earthquake risk unreinforced masonry (URMs) that have been retrofitted. Check out the URM database to find out if your neighborhood URMs are retrofitted. https://t.co/uuhFRBgHpb

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Mayor Wilson proclaimed Building Safety Month, renewing Seattle’s commitment to resilient buildings, advancing the unreinforced masonry program, and honoring the experts who keep our city safe.

Learn how SDCI is leading this work:
https://t.co/JJeWQcwgL4

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🚨Free landlord workshop!
📅Thu, May 27
📍Seattle City Hall
⏰10 AM–12:30 PM
Learn about habitability, registration, move‑in costs, repairs, notices, just cause, and more!
Register: https://t.co/TA0ZH8Kzaa →select “Renting in Seattle Landlord Update.”
Registration is required.

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It’s Building Safety Month! Building safety touches every part of life in Seattle. This year’s themes spotlight safer homes🏠the pros who keep buildings safe👷community preparedness🛡️and accessible design🌎
Learn more here: https://t.co/MVmRZmoYEK

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Seattle is going all‑in for the World Cup. Pioneer Square will go pedestrian‑only on match days near Lumen Field.
📊 750K visitors
👥 100K per match
🚶‍♀️ Goal: 80% arriving car‑free
Plan ahead + see SDOT’s map: https://t.co/dh6KTlEOiE

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We had so much fun chatting about ADUs and DADUs at the Wally Home Fair event! Thanks to everyone who participated and came with great questions.

Learn more about ADUs and DADUs on our site:
https://t.co/TyDVddUm68

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Every day is Earth Day at SDCI 🌎
⚡ All-electric, high-efficiency buildings
🌱 Ultra-sustainable design
💡 Climate-friendly innovation
💧 Protecting wetlands & natural areas
Building a more climate-resilient, equitable city—every day.

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We'll be at the Woman in Trades Event! Come stop by to learn about the woman at SDCI who help ensure safe construction in Seattle!

May 1, 2026, 9 AM to 2 PM
Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center

Learn more here - https://t.co/FfexBxoNyQ

Trades Fair | Washington Women in Trades

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Ever wondered how loud is too loud? 📢👂

Thanks to Seattle’s noise inspectors, Seattle's sound is kept in check. From measuring decibels to reducing noise, they make sure things don’t get out of hand.

You can trust our noise inspectors - they give sound advice 😉

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SDCI Is joining Wally home fair come chat with staff about the process of adding an accessory dwelling unit (D/ADU) to your property.

April 24, 2026, 10 AM to 3:30 PM
Wallingford Center
1815 N 45th St., Seattle

Learn more here: https://t.co/Ibekd5NmYz

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Seattle is growing “up and in,” not out, adding housing within existing neighborhoods instead of sprawling.

A new piece from Sightline Institute shows how this approach
could be a model for cities nationwide.

Read more: https://t.co/glTd558MUk

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Huge shoutout to our electrical team for restoring critical hospital operations at Swedish in record time. ⚡🔌

Swedish called their dedication to the community and work “truly remarkable” and “very impressive.” Way to make a difference, team! 💡

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“Seattle’s New Official Millennial All-Gray Paint Palette”

We’re excited to announce Seattle’s new exterior paint palette, focused entirely around Millennial Gray.

All buildings will be required to comply by April 1 ;-)

Ensuring neighborhood consistency—one gray at a time.

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Spring is here and everything is growing fast! ☀️

Property owners are responsible for keeping vegetation under control and public spaces clear.

Keep your neighborhood safe, accessible, and looking its best! 🌱

Read the weed and vegetation code here: https://t.co/VZcXZ4dvi8

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Want to shape Seattle’s future? 🌆 If you’re 18–29, join Get Engaged to serve on a City board or commission—no experience needed! ✔️1-yr term ✔️Voting member ✔️Impact City policy ✔️Training & support 🗓️Apply by Apr 24: https://t.co/ytsAg6cxHf

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Big news! SDCI’s Pre-Submittal Conference & Paid Coaching applications move to the Seattle Services Portal on March 26.

To apply: My Records → select project → Make Changes → choose service.

Learn more: https://t.co/kZGDomOdTB

Questions? [email protected]