Are urban trees the north star of your work? Do you design or develop projects and programs meant to preserve and protect Seattle’s tree canopy?
Trees & People Coalition invites tree-centric architects, landscape designers, developers, urban planners, and educators for projects located within the greater Seattle metropolitan area—of any budget, size, or type—to submit an entry for the 2026 Canopy Awards!
Submit your intent to enter now and your full application by December 19!
Projects should:
-Demonstrate an outstanding commitment to the preservation and planting of urban trees;
-Thoughtfully integrate buildings within their existing site context and environmental conditions;
-Develop educational programs that enrich and engage the community, with a primary emphasis on creating healthy urban environments.
This year’s categories:
-Residential new multifamily sites
-Residential renovation / addition sites
-Gardens, parks, and public sites
-Educational programs
Materials from One Seattle Plan Zoning Information Sessions, Fall 2024
Upcoming zoning changes will drastically affect people and trees in neighborhoods throughout Seattle. See Action Steps page for what you can do to make your voice heard to the Seattle Mayor's Office and City Council!
Slides
Handout (use this as you go through the recording or slides to identify the impact of proposed zoning changes in YOUR neighborhood)
Search for your address to see proposed zoning changes
https://population-and-demographics-seattlecitygis.hub.arcgis.com/apps/SeattleCityGIS::sdci-gis-production-application/explore