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March 1, 2024

Public Notice: UWMC-Northwest Major Institution Master Plan Final EIS

Project Name: UWMC-Northwest Major Institution Master Plan (MIMP) Final EIS

Proponent & Lead Agency: University of Washington

Description of Proposal: The UW Medical Center – Northwest Major Institution Master Plan update 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. Please visit https://facilities.uw.edu/Northwest-MIMP for the Final EIS.

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.

Responsible Official:   Julie Blakeslee, AICP; University Planner; Box 359571; Seattle, WA 98195-9571; NorthwestMIMP@uw.edu