The Seattle City Council will be briefed on a new eco-industrial district concept for industrial lands and the Duwamish River corridor at their next meeting Monday, June 14, 2010, 9:30 a.m/

The briefing will come from the Office of Economic Development, Environmental Coalition of South Seattle and Andreas Koenig, EcoIndustry.

The Seattle industrial district along the Duwamish River valley and surrounding neighborhoods is one of the largest contiguous industrial areas in the U.S. With approximately 4,000 companies and 70,000 employees and its proximity to multimodal transportation options, this area continues to be a vital economic driver for our region.

The eco-industrial district concept helps industrial sectors and the neighborhoods in which they reside truly coexist, by preparing for future challenges, establishing sustainable development practices, allowing for efficiencies between companies and optimizing business performance and collaboration.

In addition to the full council briefing, Koenig will be part of a more detailed briefing before the Regional Development and Sustainability Committee on June 15, at 2:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

The Seattle City Council meets at Seattle City Hall (Between James and Cherry on Fifth Avenue), Council Chambers, 2nd floor, Seattle, 98104