Aerial view of UW Medical Center Northwest located in the Northgate and Haller Lake neighborhoods of North Seattle on a 33-acre campus.
The Seattle City Council approved the UWMC-Northwest Major Institution Master Plan and rezone on April 8, 2025, completing a two and a half year community process. We appreciate the community involvement, the Development Advisory Committee’s active participation and guidance, and Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) support.
A master plan is a detailed document that lays out the long-term vision for an institutional campus, such as a university or large medical center. The City of Seattle requires all major medical and educational institutions to define a “major institution master plan (MIMP)” for their respective campuses and facilities. A MIMP documents existing facilities and infrastructure, identifies potential development areas and establishes the design standards that will guide future development.
A Major Institution Master Plan will define a long-range plan for our medical center property. As UW Medicine continues to be a national leader in transforming patient care and medical services, our facilities must also reflect our commitment to excellence.