March 29, 2023
Determination of significance: UWMC-Northwest Major Institution Master Plan
Project Name: UWMC-Northwest Major Institution Master Plan (MIMP)
Proponent & Lead Agency: University of Washington
Comment Period Closes: April 17, 2023
Description of Proposal: The UW Medical Center – Northwest Major Institution Master Plan will allow for space on the campus to accommodate projected population growth and corresponding increase in healthcare demands. It would also allow for replacing aging campus facilities with more energy efficient, lower maintenance, and appropriate systems for today’s medical center functional requirements. The Master Plan will include design guidelines and development standards for new development on the campus. The planning process is intended to foresee, assess, and outline mitigation measures for potential direct, indirect and cumulative impacts of development.
Location of proposal: 1550 N 115th Street, Seattle WA 98133. The project site is generally bounded by N 120th Street on the north, Meridian Avenue N to the east, N 115th Street on the south, and the Bikur Cholim Cemetery and multifamily residences to the west.
EIS Required: The Lead Agency has determined that this proposal has the potential to have a significant adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared pursuant to Chapter RCW 32.21C.030.
Agencies, affected tribes and members of the public are invited to comment on the scope of the EIS. You may comment on alternatives, mitigation measures, or probable significant adverse impacts. Please provide written comments to the contact person by the date specified. Please visit https://facilities.uw.edu/Northwest-MIMP for an online open house and the date and location of two drop-in information sessions, or email comments to NorthwestMIMP@uw.edu.
Responsible Official: Julie Blakeslee, AICP; University Planner; Box 352205; Seattle, WA 98195-2205; NorthwestMIMP@uw.edu
