Washington’s Puget Sound is covered with hundreds of historic sites, and with the help of Partners in Preservation, a program of American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, these unique sites may stand for a longer and more supported future. In a press conference held today at Daniels… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ Director, Stella Chao, was a guest on KUOW’s Weekday with Steve Scher, along with Darrin Nordahl, author of the book, Public Produce: The New Urban Agriculture and Gia Clark, founding member of Alleycat Acres. The show aired on Wednesday, April 28 at 9 a.m. on 94.9… [ Keep reading ]
The next Youth and Families Community Caucus, will be next Monday, May 3, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Ballard High School. Be sure your voice is heard on this important issue.
The Department of Neighborhoods will be participating in King County’s Public Forum on the South Park Bridge tonight at the Machinist Union Hall in South Park from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. King County will release a draft plan for the closure of the South Park Bridge. DoN will speak on… [ Keep reading ]
A recent Pemco blog featured Brandner Gardens P-Patch. Read more here.
Lettuce Link, one of our nonprofit partners, is highlighting individual P-Patchers donating produce to Seattle food banks. Read about a gardener from Judkins P-Patch: http://lettucelink.blogspot.com/2010/04/giving-gardeners-christina-cummings.html
Seattle Department of Neighborhoods has heard from many community members expressing concerns about changes to P-Patch operations that have been suggested by Department of Parks and Recreation for those P-Patch community gardens located on Parks’ property. Over the past few months, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, which manages the P-Patch Community… [ Keep reading ]
The 1962 World’s Fair was one of the most profound events in Seattle’s history. It triggered an unprecedented era of innovation, inspiration and growth – and it put the eyes of the world on the Pacific Northwest. 2012, the Fair’s 50th Anniversary, is a hallmark time of celebration and contemplation;… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Youth Commission presented its policy recommendations to Mayor McGinn on April 15. Youth Commissioners received positive feedback and direction on their ideas and were commended for their creative approach to these complex issues. Below is a summary of the proposals: 1) Pedestrian Safety – Expansion of the existing ‘Safe… [ Keep reading ]
Friends of McDonald School is a volunteer organization that raises money for community space improvements on the McDonald Elementary School grounds at 54th St. and Latona Avenue in north Wallingford. In 2008 the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF) Program awarded the group $15,000, which, combined with $9000… [ Keep reading ]