The annual election for the International Special Review District Board was held on Tuesday, November 20. Two positions were up for election this year. The results are as follows: Sue-May Eng won Position #3 for a District business person, property owner or employee. Candace Chin won Position #5 for an… [ Keep reading ]
We say farewell to our co-worker and friend Sebhat Tenna who is retiring at the end of this year. Sebhat began his career with the city of Seattle in 1998 working in the Human Services Department and later joined Seattle Department of Neighborhoods in 2008. Serving as our Outreach and… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Mike McGinn invites residents to apply for an open position on the International Special Review District Board. The available position is one of two seats on the board that are filled by mayoral appointment. Individuals who have an architectural background and an interest in historic preservation and/or familiarity with the Chinatown/ International District are encouraged to apply.
It’s been a busy month for the Landmarks Preservation Board and our staff as the Board designated several recognizable buildings as City landmarks: Town Hall Seattle, the former Fourth Church of Christ, Scientist on First Hill, the Ballard Carnegie Library on NW Market Street and the Neptune Building and Theater… [ Keep reading ]
On November 19, Seattle City Council adopted the 2013-2014 City Budget. Below is a note from Director Bernie Matsuno on how the adopted budget affects Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON).
Cherry Cayabyab, our new Outreach and Engagement Strategic Advisor, is replacing Sebhat Tenna, who is retiring (we’ll miss you, Sebhat). Cherry brings 15 years of community advocacy experience locally and nationally. She has worked on several campaigns around family wage jobs, community development and immigrant/refugee rights and has helped lead… [ Keep reading ]
South Park Arts invites you to attend Art Under $100 on Saturday, December 1st, in the South Park Community Center at 8319 8th Avenue South in Seattle’s South Park neighborhood. Shop for original, edgy art not typically seen at holiday sales: painting, sculpture, neon, jewelry, clothing, photography, glass, letterpress, and more. Sip wine,… [ Keep reading ]
West Seattle CoolMom and the Think Outside the Car Steering Committee invite you to celebrate our Neighborhood Matching Fund supported project Think Outside the Car! Hosted by: West Seattle CoolMom Fauntleroy Church 9140 California Ave. SW Seattle, WA 98136 Monday, December 1, 6:30-8:30PM WHAT Watch our Think Outside the Car video… [ Keep reading ]
The city of Seattle is now accepting proposals to the Neighborhood Park and Street Fund (NPSF), formerly known as the Neighborhood Projects Fund. This fund supports improvements to neighborhood streets and parks proposed by the community. The deadline for applications is February 4, 2013. The NPSF can be used for… [ Keep reading ]
By Ann Bowden, Development Director, Phinney Neighborhood Association It’s been years in the making but the Phinney Neighborhood Center’s historic headquarters are now fully accessible, thanks in part to funding from Seattle Department of Neighborhoods. In early November the… [ Keep reading ]
