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Urban Design Commission approves multi-building mural program in Capitol Hill
Summary
The Urban Design Commission on April 23 approved a certificate of approval for multiple murals on several commercial buildings in the Capitol Hill urban design district after staff described the proposal and the applicant, the Sunny Days festival, answered questions about placemaking and artist selection.
The Urban Design Commission voted April 23 to approve a certificate of approval for a multi-building mural project in the Capitol Hill urban design district.
Staff described the application (UDCADash2500005) as a proposal for murals on multiple buildings along Southwest 20th Street between Robinson and Harvey. A planning staff member said the submission identifies proposed mural locations but does not include finalized artwork, and recommended approval based on the proposal’s compliance with the urban design overlay district zoning ordinance.
The commission’s approval covers locations where the murals would be placed; city staff said the commission does not regulate mural content because of First Amendment constraints and recent changes to the city’s sign code. A commissioner who spoke in favor of the…
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