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Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of the Donahoe Building / Bergman Luggage for landmark status

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of the Donahoe Building / Bergman Luggage (1901-1911 3rd Avenue) on November 7 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 invited to attend… [ Keep reading ]

Get the Scoop on Early Community Outreach for Design Review

There is a new way for neighbors to learn about and weigh-in on new development in your neighborhood. The Early Community Outreach for Design Review program came into effect on July 1st, 2018 and requires developers to notify residents and businesses of new multi-family, mixed-use or commercial projects in their… [ Keep reading ]

City of Seattle launches expanded Spacefinder Seattle website

The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) and the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) partnered to increase and broaden offerings on Spacefinder Seattle, a website designed to connect organizations, community groups, and artists to spaces. The tool provides information on more than 400 rooms, halls, and venues for… [ Keep reading ]

Hey Neighbor: Meet Nicole Jekich

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 Nicole Jekich Nicole is an alum of the Spring 2018 session of our People’s Academy for Community Engagement (PACE). She is a food-obsessed game designer, writer,… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City Council approves ordinances of two Seattle landmarks

Seattle City Council recently approved the landmark designation ordinances for two Seattle landmarks: Colonnade Hotel in Downtown and Anhalt Hall in University District. These buildings join the more than 400 landmarks in the city that contribute to the cultural and architectural heritage of Seattle’s neighborhoods. Colonnade Hotel (107 Pine… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Durkan’s 2019-20 Proposed Budget

Message from Andrés Mantilla, Director of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Dear Community Members: This afternoon, Mayor Durkan presented her 2019-20 Proposed Budget to the Seattle City Council. The Mayor’s proposed budget is focused on building a city of the future that is affordable, inclusive, and innovative, while also creating… [ Keep reading ]

Moving Seattle Forward: Transportation Equity and the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods

At first glance, the challenge of providing accessible, affordable, and convenient transportation options seems outside the scope of the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods. Yet, as part of our mission to provide resources and opportunities for community members to build strong communities and improve their quality of life, we play an… [ Keep reading ]

Hey Neighbor: Meet Colleen Fontana

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 Colleen Fontana Colleen is an alum of the Spring 2018 session of our People’s Academy for Community Engagement (PACE). She works at a Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

Andrés Mantilla confirmed as Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Director

The Seattle City Council confirmed Andrés Mantilla as the director of the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods. Andrés has been serving as interim director of our department since May. Now that it’s all official, we thought this would be a good time to tell you a bit more about him. 🙂… [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of the Roy Vue Apartments in Capitol Hill for landmark status

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of the Roy Vue Apartments (615 Bellevue Avenue E) on October 17 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 invited to attend the… [ Keep reading ]