Bellevue Convention Center Authority |
1988-present |
To operate the Meydenbauer Convention Center. |
Bellevue Ordinance No. 4092 |
Burke-Gilman Place Public Development Authority |
1983-present |
To provide healthcare, education, and housing facilities. |
Seattle Municipal Code Ch. 3.110 |
Community Roots Housing |
1984-present |
To preserve, improve, and restore affordable homes in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. |
Seattle Municipal Code Ch. 3.110 |
Central District Community Preservation Development Authority |
2019-present |
To preserve the unique character and history of Seattle's Central District. |
Created by state legislature under Ch. 43.167 RCW |
Cultural Development Authority of King County (4Culture) |
2002-present |
Evolved from Office of Cultural Resources to promote arts, heritage, historic preservation, and public art. |
King County Code Ch. 2.49 |
Historic Seattle Preservation and Development Authority |
1974-present |
To preserve and enhance historic buildings. |
Seattle Municipal Code Ch. 3.110 |
Historic South Downtown Community Preservation and Development Authority |
2007-present |
Preserving, restoring, and promoting the health, safety, and cultural identity of Seattle’s Pioneer Square and Chinatown-International District neighborhoods. |
Created by state legislature under Ch. 43.167 RCW |
Kent Downtown Public Market Development Authority |
1998-2003 |
To acquire and renovate historic lumberman’s barn. |
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King County Museum of Flight Authority |
1985-present |
To develop and operate the Museum of Flight. |
King County Code Ch. 15.90 |
Mercer Island Development Authority |
1988-?? |
To facilitate acquisition, development, equipping, leasing, operation and maintenance of a city hall. (Lease back arrangement, bonds paid off in 2008.) |
Mercer Island Ordinance No. B-61 |
Museum Development Authority of Seattle |
1985-present |
To construct, manage, and operate the Seattle Art Museum. |
Seattle Municipal Code Ch. 3.110 |
Pacific Hospital Preservation and Development Authority |
1981-present |
To provide funding for healthcare programs benefiting vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals. |
Seattle Municipal Code Ch. 3.110 |
Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority |
1973-present |
To own, manage, and preserve Pike Place Market, increase opportunities for farm and food retailing, support small businesses, and provide services for low-income people. |
Seattle Municipal Code Ch. 3.110 |
Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority |
1975-present |
To preserve cultural and ethnic characteristics of the International District. |
Seattle Municipal Code Ch. 3.110 |
Seattle Indian Services Commission |
1972-present |
To provide services, activities, and programs for American Indian residents of Seattle. |
Seattle Municipal Code Ch. 3.110 |
Seattle Popular Monorail Authority |
1997-2003 |
To develop monorail system. Replaced by city transportation authority. |
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Seattle Southside Tourism Development Authority |
2014-present |
To serve as the official domestic marketing organization for SeaTac, Tukwila, and Des Moines, and to administer the interlocal tourism promotion area under Ch. 35.101 RCW. |
SeaTac Ordinance No. 14-1013 |
South Correctional Entity Facility Public Development Authority (SCORE) |
2009-present |
To build and operate a jail in south King County. |
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Valley Communications Center Development Authority |
2000-present |
To finance and build a regional 9-1-1 center. |
Kent Ordinance No. 3510 (2000) |