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Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of the Northgate Elementary School for landmark status

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of the Northgate Elementary School (11725 1st Avenue NE) on Wednesday, March 4.  The meeting will be held in Seattle City Hall (600 4th Avenue, Floor L2) in the Boards & Commissions Room L2-80 starting at 3:30 p.m. The agenda will be… [ Keep reading ]

VIDEO: Impact 2020 – Central District Community Conversation

On January 25, 2020, current and past residents of Seattle’s Central District neighborhood gathered at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute to share their stories on how the African-American community has been impacted by the drastic changes in the Central District and how the loss of community and culture has affected… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board to consider the nominations of three Capitol Hill buildings for landmark status

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nominations of three buildings on Capitol Hill – 909 E. Pine Street, 1534 Broadway Avenue, and 1101 E. Pike Street – on Wednesday, February 19. The meeting will be held in Seattle City Hall (600 4th Avenue, Floor L2) in the Boards &… [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of the Swedish Club for landmark status

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of the Swedish Club (1920 Dexter Avenue North in Queen Anne) for landmark status on Wednesday, March 4 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…. [ Keep reading ]

Seattle’s Community Involvement Commission releases 2019 Annual Report

The City of Seattle’s Community Involvement Commission (CIC) has released its 2019 Annual Report. The report details the CIC’s engagement with City of Seattle programs and departments and their top recommendations to improve equitable outreach and engagement. “The annual report provides excellent insight into the charter and purpose of the… [ Keep reading ]

City of Seattle announces First-Ever Census Ethnic and Minority Media Fund Awards

The fund will invest a total of $150,000 in 22 media organizations that serve historically undercounted communities Today, the City of Seattle announced the recipients of the 2020 Census Ethnic and Minority Media Fund. With a total investment of $150,000, 22 media organizations will receive grants to educate and engage… [ Keep reading ]

Become a Your Voice, Your Choice Champion

Help spread the word about Your Voice, Your Choice in your community. Your Voice, Your Choice (YVYC) is here to put community decision-making back in YOUR hands! You and your neighbors get to create, develop, and vote on what park and street improvements will receive funding in your neighborhood! We are gearing… [ Keep reading ]

Help advise on zoning modifications to Kimball Elementary School

Here’s your chance to serve on an advisory committee that will recommend whether to grant zoning modifications desired for Kimball Elementary School (3200 23rd Ave S) in Beacon Hill. Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is seeking community members to serve on this committee. The Seattle School District is requesting modifications (also… [ Keep reading ]

Meet Esprit Autenreith, the newest member of our Neighborhood Matching Fund team

Esprit Autenreith is an Administrative Specialist working as the self-proclaimed “paperwork wizard/witch” for the Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF) program. She is responsible for tracking all things related to the Community Partnership Fund within NMF as well as providing basic administrative support to the whole team. Get to know more about… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Renters’ Commission supports Transit Riders’ Union ORCA for All Campaign

Members of the Seattle Renters’ Commission have issued a statement in support of the Transit Riders’ Union ORCA for All campaign which envisions a near future when every resident and every worker in Seattle and King County has an unlimited transit pass in hand. Excerpts from letter: “The Seattle Renters’ Commission supports… [ Keep reading ]