The path toward community leadership is different for everyone. For Saunjah Powell-Pointer, a recent graduate of our People’s Academy for Community Engagement (PACE), the journey was rooted in family and faith. Her motivations, passion, and goals are so tied up in these two forces that it is nearly impossible for… [ Keep reading ]
Over the last year, the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods has been tasked with creating a new citywide framework for community outreach and engagement with a strong focus on equity and inclusion. Our recently published citywide service plan, Serving Seattle: Get Engaged, is our roadmap to accomplishing this work. This plan… [ Keep reading ]
Seeking proposals to support Duwamish River neighborhoods For many years, the neighborhoods along the Duwamish River have been impacted by the Superfund clean-up that has been occurring in and along the river. For that reason, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is again seeking proposals to help fund community-based projects that increase… [ Keep reading ]
Celebrated as International Workers’ Day, May Day is Monday, May 1. As in past years, we expect and encourage peaceful expressions of free speech. If you live or work downtown or in nearby neighborhoods, plan for potential traffic disruptions and for larger than normal crowds along march routes. As always,… [ Keep reading ]
The Highland Park neighborhood is invited to help plan the Highland Park Find It, Fix It Community Walk, the third of seven Mayor-led walks happening this year. Find It, Fix It Community Walks bring together City officials, business owners, and community members to address neighborhood needs. The Highland Park walk… [ Keep reading ]
As we gear up for the voting phase of our Your Voice, Your Choice program, we wanted to take a moment to highlight what we’ve accomplished so far. In February, we were able to gather nearly 900 project ideas for improving parks and streets from all over the city. This… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of the Griffin Building (2005 5th Avenue) and the Sheridan Apartments (2011 5th Avenue) on Wednesday, May 17 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in Seattle City Hall (600 4th Avenue, Floor L2) in the Boards and Commissions Room L2-80. The… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Department of Neighborhoods seeks an AmeriCorps VISTA member for a one-year opportunity to support Mayor Ed Murray’s Find It, Fix It Community Walks, a high-impact service strategy where the Mayor engages community members in revitalizing their neighborhoods. Through a Cities of Service City Hall AmeriCorps VISTA Program Grant, the… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Murray’s Find It, Fix It Community Walks provide a unique opportunity for community members to identify neighborhood needs and discuss challenges directly with City leaders. The second walk this year will be held in the Northgate/Pinehurst neighborhoods on Tuesday, April 25. Northgate/ Pinehurst Find It, Fix It Community Walk… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of the Rodgers Tile Company building located at 117 Yale Avenue North in the Cascade neighborhood on Wednesday, May 3 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in Seattle City Hall (600 4th Avenue, Floor L2) in the Boards and Commissions Room… [ Keep reading ]
