Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce

Recently signed bill takes aim at design review

Last Monday, Gov. Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1293 into law. The law imposes new restrictions on cities and counties engaging in design review, such as Seattle. It will significantly reduce design ...
The Verde Independent

Building design review process to be behind closed doors

COTTONWOOD — The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing regarding the removal of the public hearing process in design reviews on Monday, Feb. 23. There were crickets from ...
WHYY

Rubber hits the road for Sixers’ arena proposal with marathon design review

In July 2022, the Philadelphia 76ers made a big announcement. After more than 25 years in South Philadelphia, the franchise planned to pack its bags and move to a new basketball arena in the heart of ...
Charleston City Paper

City council rams through bill allowing it to dodge its own design board

Thanks to some creative, surprise legislation by Charleston City Council, the city has a new level of authority over its own building projects anywhere off the peninsula.
The Business Journals

Seattle mayor proposes major overhaul to design review process

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The Business Journals

WA lawmakers reform builders' bugaboo: the capricious design review process

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min The bill, which is on its way to ...