SeaTac Central Subarea Plan and Development Code Update

City of Seatac

Buyer seeks qualified consultants to update the 22-year-old City Center Subarea Plan and development standards for SeaTac Central. The project will transform a 350-acre area adjacent to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport into a vibrant, walkable, transit-oriented urban center. The consultant will develop a refined vision, land use concepts, and implementation strategies while conducting inclusive community engagement. The resulting subarea plan will guide future development, support equity goals, and align with regional planning frameworks.

• 7/15/2025 - Questions Due
• 7/18/2025 - Answers to Questions Posted
• 7/31/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 8/28/2025 - Interviews Conducted
• 9/1/2025 - Project Kickoff
• 9/5/2025 - Consultant Selection/Award

• Experience preparing subarea plans for urban centers or transit areas
• Expertise in equitable transit-oriented development and anti-displacement strategies
• Familiarity with PSRC Vision 2050 and Urban Centers requirements
• Ability to lead inclusive public engagement in diverse communities
• Experience with zoning and development regulation updates
• Ability to create graphically engaging, user-friendly planning documents
• Team skills in urban planning, design, transportation, and land economics

• Develop a clear strategic market and economic analysis of redevelopment potential
• Create a refined vision and planning framework building on Envision SeaTac 2044
• Design a subarea plan supporting transit-oriented mixed-use development
• Create implementation strategies for regulatory changes and infrastructure investments
• Develop responsive and accessible community engagement materials
• Leverage airport and light rail proximity to optimize economic opportunities
• Create housing strategies addressing affordability and displacement risks
• Develop multi-modal connectivity strategies for the area
• Propose community-supported solution to existing park space gap
• Reimagine Kiss & Ride site as potential transit-oriented development opportunity
• Collaborate with the Port of Seattle on regional alignment
• Engage with manufactured home park residents about future zoning
• Update development code with zoning and design standards
• Incorporate equity-focused planning principles throughout
• Align with regional planning frameworks and growth targets
• Create visual renderings and concept plans for development scenarios
• Assess environmental review needs through SEPA
• Prepare clear implementation timeline with prioritization
• Develop plan that functions as daily reference for staff
• Create graphics and materials for public presentations