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Linked below is the University of Washington’s Seattle Campus Master Plan Annual Report covering the period from January 1 through December 31, 2015. This report is required by the City University Agreement (Ordinance 121193) and is sent to the City Council, CUCAC and Seattle DPD for review.

2016 Annual Report on University of Washington Master Plan, Seattle Campus

During the reporting period, the University decreased the amount of leased space in the University District Northwest Urban Center Village (UDNUCV) by 5,625 square feet, bringing the total leased space in this area to 308,938 square feet. The total number of UW employees in this area increased slightly to 3,789 people with 1,309 of these working in leased space. Total leased space in the City of Seattle was 1,419,626 square feet.

The University continued to participate in the University District Partnership by contributing staff time and money to help maintain the organization. The University also worked with neighbors and students to improve the North of 45th area. These efforts included UWPD patrols, safety walks, newsletters and neighborhood cleanups. The University also supported the U District Street Medicine program that helps connect homeless individuals with health care.