A public meeting is scheduled to discuss the plans of Washington Charter School Development, Inc. (WCSD) to construct a 40,000 sq. ft. school to be named Green Dot Public Schools Washington located at 6020 Rainier Avenue S. The meeting will be held on Thursday, April 13 at 6:00 p.m. at… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, in collaboration with Office of Housing, Seattle Parks & Recreation, Office of Planning & Community Development, Seattle Department of Transportation, and others, is hosting five Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda (HALA) Open Houses across the city this spring. Everyone interested in making a more affordable, livable… [ Keep reading ]
Did you know that the City has Customer Service Centers to help you find information about Seattle services and programs? In fact, there are seven conveniently located throughout Seattle in Ballard, Central Area, Downtown, Lake City, Southeast Seattle, West Seattle, and University District. There is even a Mobile Customer Service… [ Keep reading ]
Last month, we had nearly 900 ideas submitted for small-scale improvements to Seattle’s parks and streets through our Your Voice, Your Choice program. Right now, community volunteers in each City Council District are reviewing and assessing eligible projects based on need, impact, and equity. You are invited to be part… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is hosting three workshops for community groups interested in learning more about our Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF). This year, NMF will award 3.2 million dollars to community-led projects that strengthen our communities, such as cultural festivals, improvements to community spaces, public art, community organizing, and much… [ Keep reading ]
Guest article written by Samantha Poyta (P-Patch Community Gardening Extern) Oun Yeav and Phoeurn Khim love to feed their community. For over 15 years, these women have been growing food in West Seattle for their family, friends and neighbors. And, in recent years, these gardeners have worked to build a… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Murray’s Find It, Fix It Community Walks provide a unique opportunity for community members to identify neighborhood needs and discuss challenges directly with City leaders. The first walk of this year will be held in Wallingford on Tuesday, March 14. Wallingford Find It, Fix It Community Walk Tuesday, March… [ Keep reading ]
On March 2, Mayor Ed Murray signed legislation guiding growth and affordable housing in the University District. The mayor was joined by City Councilmembers, neighborhood advocates, and local business owners to celebrate the more than five years of community-driven conversation to help shape growth and public investments in the U… [ Keep reading ]
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Idea Collection phase of our Your Voice, Your Choice: Parks and Streets program. The response was amazing! We received nearly 900 project ideas from all over the city! You can check out all of the different ideas on our interactive map. Now… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of the Frederick Boyd Co. Building (also known as the American Meter and Appliance Building) located at 1001-1005 Westlake Avenue N in South Lake Union. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 15 at 3:30 p.m. in Seattle City Hall Boards and… [ Keep reading ]
