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Mayor Durkan Announces $600,000 in Neighborhood Matching Fund Awards for Community-initiated Projects

May 9, 2019

28 organizations receive investments from Seattle’s Neighborhood Matching Fund Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced a $600,286 investment for community-initiated projects as part of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF). Twenty-eight community groups received awards ranging from $9,295 to $25,000 and have pledged $1,445,428 to match their award through… [ Keep reading ]

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People’s Academy for Community Engagement now accepting applications

May 7, 2019

Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is accepting applications to the People’s Academy for Community Engagement (PACE), our civic leadership development program for the next wave of community leaders. Spring Quarter begins June 1 and runs through June 29. During the 5-week program, 25-30 emerging leaders (18 years and up) learn hands-on strategies… [ Keep reading ]

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Landmarks Preservation Board to consider the nomination of The Showbox for landmark status

May 6, 2019

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of The Showbox (1426 First Avenue) on Wednesday, June 5, at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in Seattle City Hall (600 4th Avenue, 1st Floor) in the Bertha Knight Landes Room. The public is invited to attend the meeting and… [ Keep reading ]

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Hey Neighbor: Meet Jackie Mena

April 30, 2019

The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ Hey Neighbor! series introduces you to the people behind the scenes working to build, strengthen, and engage the communities of Seattle. Meet Jackie Mena Jackie is part of our Strategic Initiatives Team where she works to center the voices and ideas of community members in major City… [ Keep reading ]

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Join us online or in-person to rank ideas for small park and street improvements

April 29, 2019

You are invited to review the park and street improvement ideas submitted by the public for Your Voice, Your Choice: Parks & Streets. Get involved by sharing your feedback online or at one or more of the upcoming project development meetings throughout the city. All who live, work, go to school,… [ Keep reading ]

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

April 29, 2019

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 ]

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

April 23, 2019

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 ]

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

April 22, 2019

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 ]

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

April 16, 2019

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 ]

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

April 16, 2019

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.

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