Our city is full of unique places that play a significant role in shaping our communities and our individual and collective identities. Some of these places may be vast; a neighborhood, a park, a body of water; others much smaller, like a house, community center, or restaurant. Some change dramatically over time, while others persist and feel familiar.

Our lived experiences in these places are fundamental to the larger story of our city. These gems sprinkled throughout Seattle represent spots where people have gathered to exchange ideas, sentiments, art, and recreation. They are more than the settings of our stories, they are characters within them, and they shape our past, present, and future.  

As Seattle continues to grow and change, we asked the community to share some of the local places that hold compelling stories for them. Throughout the year, we will be sharing these stories to showcase the locales that folks around the city hold near and dear.

Is there a local place you would like to see highlighted in this series? Let us know! Reach out at DON_Communications@seattle.gov with the subject Stories in Place.