Project design phase

What happens during the design phase

Presenting options of exterior materials at a recently constructed pump station in Kirkland


Finished design of an above grade vault structure, located in the Myrtle Edwards Park, Seattle

The County’s project team develops the recommended project proposal and performs an environmental review under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).

Permits are acquired for the project.  Contract specifications are developed based on project design and permit conditions.

How King County works with the community

The County provides information on project details including:

• Facility architecture and landscaping, if applicable
• Major construction techniques
• Estimated construction duration
• Site restoration

The public can inform the County’s decision about some project elements:

• Facility architecture and color
• Facility landscaping
• Identifying  reasonable solutions for construction impacts

Public outreach activities during this phase could include

• Individual meetings with community groups, organizations and leaders
• Local agency and jurisdiction briefings
• Public meetings
• Project newsletters
• Project fliers
• Project Web pages
• News releases