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Help us celebrate the 45th Anniversary of the P-Patch Community Gardening Program

As many of you know, the P-Patch Community Gardening Program turns 45 this year! We’d like you to help us celebrate this anniversary by sharing your love for the P-Patch program on social media. We could go on and on about the successes of this program and why we think… [ Keep reading ]

The votes are in for Your Voice, Your Choice: Parks and Streets

More than 7200 voted; 51 community projects selected The results are in! More than 7200 community members voted for their favorite park and street projects and 51 projects have been selected. It’s all part of the City’s Your Voice, Your Choice: Parks & Streets, a participatory budgeting program in which… [ Keep reading ]

VIDEO: How to Equitably Engage Your Community

Every voice in your community has purpose and every voice in your community brings value! Here at Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, we understand just how much work is required to do effective and equitable outreach and engagement. It demands a large amount of time, resources, and experimentation. But, all that… [ Keep reading ]

Get to Know Our New Deputy Director: Sarah Morningstar

SARAH MORNINGSTAR Department Deputy Director for Community Investments AT-A-GLANCE Where did you grow up: Right here in Seattle! What neighborhood do you call home: Currently, Eastlake is home, but South Seattle was home for 37 years. What makes your neighborhood special: I love the variety of housing and architectural styles… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Renters’ Commission issues statement in support of Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA)

Members of the Seattle Renters’ Commission appeared before the Seattle City Council’s Select Committee on Citywide Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) yesterday to voice their support of MHA. They have also issued a statement urging the Seattle City Council to pass Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) legislation. “This is the first step in a… [ Keep reading ]

Volunteers needed to advise on development plans for Kaiser Permanente

Here’s your chance to advise the City on the development plans of the Kaiser Permanente campus. Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is seeking interested community members from surrounding neighborhoods to participate on the Kaiser Permanente Standing Advisory Committee (SAC). This committee provides feedback on projects planned and under development by the… [ Keep reading ]

Learn how to get funding for your community project!

Our Neighborhood Matching Fund staff will be hosting three workshops for those interested in applying to the fund. Each workshop will provide an overview of the Neighborhood Matching Fund, the qualities of a strong application, and the review process. Neighborhood and community groups interested in the fund are invited to attend. At… [ Keep reading ]

High Point and NewHolly Farm Stands open this week

Gardeners offer fresh, affordable organic produce! For organic produce look no further than the High Point and NewHolly Farm Stands opening for the season beginning on Friday. The farm stands offer produce picked fresh from the P-Patch Market Gardens and grown by low-income residents of the High Point and NewHolly… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle neighbors can offer early input on new development proposals

As of July 1, neighbors and businesses near proposed developments will receive early notification about the projects. Called Early Community Outreach for Design Review, this new City requirement was adopted by Seattle City Council to ensure that community members located close to a project are aware of the development and… [ Keep reading ]

Join the Seattle Youth Commission

Calling all Seattle teenagers! This is your chance to stand up and make a difference in your community while also developing leadership skills to propel you into the future! The City of Seattle is accepting applications for the Seattle Youth Commission (SYC), a group of Seattle teens from all over… [ Keep reading ]