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Mayor Durkan seeks new member for International Special Review District Board

Mayor Jenny Durkan invites community members to apply for an open position on the International Special Review District Board. The seven-member International Special Review District Board reviews façade alterations, signs, new construction, changes of use and street improvements, and makes recommendations to the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods director for all… [ Keep reading ]

New Seattle Department of Neighborhoods programs coming to you in 2020

Last month, Mayor Durkan signed the 2020 City Budget adopted earlier by Seattle City Council. This budget includes exciting new programs for Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and continues to lay the groundwork to further improve our efforts to support and coordinate city outreach and engagement. DON will play an expanded… [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of the Nickels Apartments/Villa Camini in University District for landmark status

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of the Nickels Apartments/Villa Camini (1205 NE 42nd Street) in University District on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in Seattle City Hall (600 4th Avenue, Floor L2) in the Boards & Commissions Room L2-80. The… [ Keep reading ]

Neighborhood Matching Fund announces funding programs for 2020

Seattle Department of Neighborhood’s Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF) announces its 2020 funding programs. Its two funds – the Small Sparks Fund and the Community Partnership Fund – support grassroots projects that build stronger neighborhoods and communities. Examples of projects include park improvements, public art, cultural festivals, community organizing, and much… [ Keep reading ]

Participants needed to advise on zoning modifications to Northgate Elementary School

Here’s your chance to serve on an advisory committee that will recommend whether to grant zoning modifications desired for Northgate Elementary School. Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is seeking community members to serve on this committee. The Seattle School District is requesting modifications (also known as “departures”) from select City zoning… [ Keep reading ]

Public is invited to discuss zoning modifications at West Woodland Elementary School

The public is invited to discuss the development plans for West Woodland Elementary School located at 5601 4th Ave NW. The meeting will be held on Monday, January 6 at 6 p.m. in the West Woodland School cafeteria. The Seattle School District is requesting modifications (also known as “departures”) from… [ Keep reading ]

International Special Review District announces preliminary results of annual board election

The annual election for the International Special Review District Board was held on Tuesday, November 19 with 160 ballots cast. Three positions were up for election this year, and the preliminary results are as follows: Russ Williams won Position #1 for a Business owner, Property owner or Employee. Matt Chan… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Renters’ Commission urges City of Seattle to pass an emergency moratorium on evictions during winter

Members of the Seattle Renters’ Commission have issued a statement urging the City of Seattle to pause all evictions of renters immediately and to continue a moratorium on evictions through the end of winter. They also urge the City to immediately open all emergency winter shelters for neighbors already living outside. Excerpts from… [ Keep reading ]

The results are in for Your Voice, Your Choice

More than 6,500 voted; 22 community projects selected More than 6,500 community members voted for their favorite park and street projects and the 22 projects have been selected. It’s all part of the City’s Your Voice, Your Choice: Parks & Streets, a participatory budgeting program in which community members democratically… [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of the Avon/Capitol Crest Apartments in Capitol Hill for landmark status

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of the Avon/Capitol Crest Apartments (825 East Denny/1831-35 Broadway Avenue) in Capitol Hill on Wednesday, December 18 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in Seattle City Hall (600 4th Avenue, Floor L2) in the Boards & Commissions Room L2-80. The… [ Keep reading ]