The public is invited to a meeting to discuss whether to grant a zoning modification (known as a “departure”) to a City zoning regulation for Robert Eagle Staff Middle School located at 1330 N. 90th Street. The Seattle School District is requesting to have a reduced setback for field lighting… [ Keep reading ]
Imagine if all power and normal communications were down – what would you do? Come see what your community is doing to be prepared. Join the Seattle Emergency Communications Hubs and the Seattle Auxiliary Communication Service in a simulated full city power outage field exercise on April 28, 2018 from 9:00 am to noon…. [ Keep reading ]
We want to make it as easy as possible for you to get involved in your City and your community! Here are 5 things you can do this week to GET ENGAGED! Share Your Thoughts on the City of Seattle’s Free Floating Bike-Share Program: Seattle was the 1st city… [ Keep reading ]
Message from Kathy Nyland, Director of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods 2017 was quite the year. It was the first full year since the Department of Neighborhoods was charged with leading a citywide effort to advance more equitable outreach and engagement practices and foster more inclusive and efficient government processes. To… [ Keep reading ]
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Community Connector, our new online portal where you can easily learn about and connect with community-based groups throughout the City. Whether you have a specific interest or just want to connect with your neighborhood, you can easily find an organization that… [ Keep reading ]
Many of you may be wondering what our Community Involvement Commission (CIC) has been up to, so we wanted to provide a quick recap and update. Progress The commission was established last year and has been focused on creating best practices for outreach and engagement and developing guidelines and recommendations… [ Keep reading ]
In partnership with the Seattle Office of Emergency Management, the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is offering up to $21,600 in funding to support Community Emergency Hubs throughout the city. This is enough to provide 14 groups with up to $1,500 to create their own Hub-in-a-Box. A Hub-in-a-Box contains the essential… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Renters’ Commission (SRC) is seeking two community members to serve on the SRC. Established by ordinance (125280) in March 2017, the SRC advises the City on policies and issues of interest to renters citywide. The Commission is composed of 15 members – six appointed by City Council, six… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Jenny Durkan is seeking two volunteers to serve on the Pioneer Square Preservation Board. The two positions open are for: 1) architect and 2) Pioneer Square retail business owner. Individuals who have an interest in historic preservation and/or familiarity with Pioneer Square are encouraged to apply. The 10-member Pioneer… [ Keep reading ]
We want to make it as easy as possible for you to get involved in your City and your community! Here are 5 things you can do this week to GET ENGAGED! Attend a Seattle City Council Public Hearing on Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA): Learn about and share your thoughts… [ Keep reading ]
