Total of $142,000 will fund 11 programs to support youth Today Mayor Murray announced the 11 awardees of the Youth Opportunity Fund, a $142,000 fund to support programs that provide positive youth development activities for young people. “Providing youth, particularly youth of color, enriching experiences has been a key focus… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Murray announced $250,000 for the Duwamish River Opportunity Fund has been awarded to seven community projects serving neighborhoods along the Duwamish River. This fund provides support to projects that increase the sustainability of the Duwamish River neighborhoods impacted by the Superfund clean-up. The projects will be implemented this year… [ Keep reading ]
Here’s your chance to advise the City on the development plans of Kaiser Permanente (formerly Group Health). 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… [ Keep reading ]
Here’s your chance to serve on an advisory committee that will recommend whether to grant zoning modifications desired for the renovation and addition to the Wing Luke Elementary School. Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is seeking community members to serve on this committee. The Seattle School District is requesting modifications (known… [ Keep reading ]
Do you have a cool community project idea but need more funding to make it happen? Do you have a cool community project idea but need more funding to make it happen? Our Neighborhood Matching Fund is here to help! The fund was created in 1988 to provide city resources… [ Keep reading ]
We’ve counted each vote and checked it twice! And, now is the moment you’ve all been waiting for: the announcement of vote results for Your Voice, Your Choice: Parks and Streets! 2017 Your Voice, Your Choice: Parks and Streets Vote Results DISTRICT 1 Delridge: Crossing Improvements at Delridge… [ Keep reading ]
One of the best parts of our job is getting out in the community and talking to people – living up to our promise of meeting people where they are. In fact, we’ve been spending our summer doing just that. We are currently in the middle of our GET ENGAGED… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of the Mount Zion Baptist Church (1634 19th Avenue) located in the Central Area on Wednesday, September 6 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… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle City Council and Mayor Ed Murray have announced their appointees to the new Seattle Renters’ Commission (SRC). Created by Ordinance 125280 in March 2017, the 15-member commission will advise the City on priorities, policies, and strategies related to all issues concerning renters across the City of Seattle. It… [ Keep reading ]
In case you haven’t noticed, it is HOT!!! And getting hotter by the minute! The Pacific Northwest is in the middle of an intense heat wave causing the National Weather Service to issue an Excessive Heat Warning for Seattle and surrounding areas through Friday night. We want you to stay… [ Keep reading ]
