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Rico Quirindongo is sworn in as director of Office of Planning & Community Development (OPCD). Director Quirindongo was appointed as acting director in 2021 and confirmed by Seattle City Council in June, 2023. Prior to this appointment, Director Quirindongo was with the international architecture firm DLR Group where he was the Civic Design Leader for the Northwest Region. For the past 25 years, Rico has been working to revitalize and reimagine Seattle historic landmarks and neighborhoods. 

OPCD supports thriving communities through an integrated and equitable approach to planning and community investment. OPCD works across City departments to assess community needs, prioritize resources, and develop a vision for how Seattle grows to ensure that we are coordinating and implementing our plans with a cohesive vision.

Speakers include:

Mayor Bruce Harrell, City of Seattle

Rico Quirindongo, director, Seattle Office of Planning & Community Development (OPCD)