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Workshop dates announced for Neighborhood Matching Fund applicants

The Neighborhood Matching Fund, a program of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, is hosting three workshops for those interested in applying to the Large Projects Fund this May. The Large Projects Fund provides matching awards of up to $100,000 to neighborhood organizations for community-building projects. Attendance at one of the three… [ Keep reading ]

Many new events happening on Neighbor Appreciation Day. Join in the fun!

Several new events are happening on February 9 and other dates to celebrate Neighbor Appreciation Day. Neighborhood stairway walks, work parties, skills fair, even a book exchange. Check out all the events here.

Call for Presentations for the American Community Gardening Assoc. National Conference

In August, Seattle is hosting the American Community Gardening Association National Conference, an annual event showcasing community gardening and its place in the community food system. We are excited to highlight progressive gardening and greening activities in the Pacific Northwest and to learn about activities in other parts of the country… [ Keep reading ]

Queen Anne Neighbor Appreciation Day Clean Up

Saturday, February 9, 2013, marks Seattle’s 19th annual celebration of Neighbor Appreciation Day. Neighbors, community organizations and neighborhood groups across the city organize block parties, open houses, and work parties to commemorate this day each year. The Scientology Environmental Task Force, Uptown Alliance and Greater Queen Anne Chamber of Commerce… [ Keep reading ]

Neighborhood Matching Fund Small and Simple Technical Assistance Workshop Tuesday, January 29

The second of two Small and Simple technical assistance workshops will be held Tuesday, January 29 at the Greenwood Library, 8016 Greenwood Ave N at 6 p.m.  If your group is planning to apply to this fund, you should plan to attend!

Is your neighborhood in need of some minor enhancements? You should consider applying for the Neighborhood Park & Street Fund – Deadline is February 4!

It could be a marked crosswalk, a curb ramp, a short-stretch of sidewalk, sidewalk repair, curb bulbs, pedestrian countdown signals, a median island, or a traffic circle.  Or maybe your neighborhood park could use some playground improvements, trail upgrades, tennis or basketball court repaving, park benches or tables, or accessibility… [ Keep reading ]

Help Friends of Seward Park Design a new Torii

With a $19,500 Small and Simple planning award from the Department of Neighborhoods, Friends of Seward Park is holding public meetings to get input on design for a new Torii or gateway for the park.  They are also holding a design contest.  Click here for more information.

Neighbor Appreciation Day Activities in Wallingford

The Wallingford Chamber, Wallingford Community Senior Center, Family Works, Wallingford Center and the Department of Neighborhoods invite you to participate in Neighbor Appreciation Day on Sat. Feb. 9th from 11AM – 2PM with activities at Wallingford Center and other businesses throughout the neighborhood. Community organization representatives will be staffing a… [ Keep reading ]

Rainier Valley Post Reports on P-Patches and Urban Gardening in Southeast Seattle

P-patches and urban gardening take root in Southeast Seattle, as illustrated in this Rainier Valley Post article.

10 Benefits of Establishing a Local Historic District

Preservation Nation Blog recently posted an informative article about the benefits of establishing local historic districts.