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Neighbor Day / Día del Vecino / Ngày Hội Khu Phố / 鄰居節 / 이웃의 날 / Maalinta Dariska / Araw ng Kapitbahay

We invite all Seattle residents to celebrate Neighbor Day on May 4 by indulging in random acts of kindness. Neighbor Day is a special day set aside to reach out to neighbors, make new friends, and express thanks to those who help make your neighborhood a great place to live…. [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider the nomination of University of Washington’s Eagleson Hall for landmark status

Seatttle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of the University of Washington Eagleson Hall (1417 NE 42nd Street) on Wednesday, May 15 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 public is… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Durkan seeks member for the Landmarks Preservation Board’s Real Estate position

SEATTLE (April 22, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan is seeking a new member to serve on the Landmarks Preservation Board in the Real Estate position. The 12-member Landmarks Preservation Board makes recommendations to Seattle City Council for landmark designation and reviews all proposed physical alterations to designated features of… [ Keep reading ]

Final schedule announced for Your Voice, Your Choice project development meetings

Updated April 29, 2019 Your Voice, Your Choice: Parks and Streets project development meetings are now finalized. A full meeting schedule is posted below. At these meetings, participants will be responsible for evaluating the project ideas that are submitted and give each project numerical ratings. Participation is open to all who… [ Keep reading ]

Applications for the Regional Census Fund (RCF) for Seattle and King County community groups are now open

The application for the Regional Census Fund is now live, and all King County-based 501(c)3 organizations planning to conduct Census outreach are encouraged to apply. Funds will be available in summer 2019, and will be administered by Seattle Foundation.

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider the nomination of the Conover House

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of the Conover House (1620 16th Avenue) on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, May 15 (rather than March 6 as originally scheduled). The meeting will be held at 3:30 p.m. in Seattle City Hall (600 4th Avenue, Floor L2) in the Boards &… [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider the nomination of the West Woodland Elementary School

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of the West Woodland Elementary School (5601 4th Avenue NW) on Wednesday, May 1 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Seattle City Hall (600 4th Avenue, Floor L2) in the Boards & Commissions Room L2-80. The public is… [ Keep reading ]

Public meeting scheduled to discuss zoning modification at Roosevelt High School

The public is invited to discuss the development plans for Roosevelt High School located at 1410 NE 66th St. The meeting will be held on Thursday, May 2, at 6 p.m. in the school library. The Seattle School District is requesting a modification (also known as a “departure”) from a… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Renters’ Commission urges City of Seattle to take action on two issues affecting renters

The Seattle Renters’ Commission has recently issued statements urging the City of Seattle to act on two issues affecting renters: In line with their 2015 resolution, Seattle City Council and Mayor Durkan are urged to affirm their support of a repeal of the Statewide rent control ban; and once state… [ Keep reading ]

P-Patch community garden plots available in select neighborhoods

Would you like to have a plot in one of Seattle’s fabulous P-Patch community gardens? Do you want to grow fresh organic produce for yourself and your family? Would you like to learn great gardening techniques from your gardening neighbors? If so, we have P-Patch plots available for a small… [ Keep reading ]