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Get Information, Pay Bills, and More at City of Seattle’s Customer Service Centers

Did you know that the City has Customer Service Centers to help you find information about Seattle services and programs? In fact, there are seven conveniently located throughout Seattle in Ballard, Central Area, Downtown, Lake City, Southeast Seattle, West Seattle, and University District. There is even a Mobile Customer Service… [ Keep reading ]

Join the Conversation on Park & Street Improvements in Your Neighborhood

Last month, we had nearly 900 ideas submitted for small-scale improvements to Seattle’s parks and streets through our Your Voice, Your Choice program. Right now, community volunteers in each City Council District are reviewing and assessing eligible projects based on need, impact, and equity. You are invited to be part… [ Keep reading ]

Neighborhood Matching Fund Announces Upcoming Workshops for Community Groups

Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is hosting three workshops for community groups interested in learning more about our Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF). This year, NMF will award 3.2 million dollars to community-led projects that strengthen our communities, such as cultural festivals, improvements to community spaces, public art, community organizing, and much… [ Keep reading ]

Building Community Through Gardening

Guest article written by Samantha Poyta (P-Patch Community Gardening Extern) Oun Yeav and Phoeurn Khim love to feed their community. For over 15 years, these women have been growing food in West Seattle for their family, friends and neighbors. And, in recent years, these gardeners have worked to build a… [ Keep reading ]

Neighbors Invited to Wallingford Find It, Fix It Community Walk

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 first walk of this year will be held in Wallingford on Tuesday, March 14. Wallingford Find It, Fix It Community Walk Tuesday, March… [ Keep reading ]

U District Rezone Legislation Represents Years of Community Work and Planning

On March 2, Mayor Ed Murray signed legislation guiding growth and affordable housing in the University District. The mayor was joined by City Councilmembers, neighborhood advocates, and local business owners to celebrate the more than five years of community-driven conversation to help shape growth and public investments in the U… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Residents Share Hundreds of Ideas for Improving Parks and Streets

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Idea Collection phase of our Your Voice, Your Choice: Parks and Streets program. The response was amazing! We received nearly 900 project ideas from all over the city! You can check out all of the different ideas on our interactive map. Now… [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to Consider Nomination of the American Meter and Appliance Building for Landmark Status

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of the Frederick Boyd Co. Building (also known as the American Meter and Appliance Building) located at 1001-1005 Westlake Avenue N in South Lake Union. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 15 at 3:30 p.m. in Seattle City Hall Boards and… [ Keep reading ]

Volunteers Needed to Advise on Development Plans for Seattle Central College

Here’s your chance to serve on a committee that advises the City on the development plans of Seattle Central College. Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is seeking interested community members from neighborhoods surrounding the college to participate on the Seattle Central College Standing Advisory Committee (SAC). This committee provides feedback on… [ Keep reading ]

Join Mayor Murray for This Year’s Find It, Fix It Community Walks

Mayor Ed Murray recently announced the six neighborhoods where he will host his annual Find It, Fix It Community Walks. Now in its fourth year, these walks bring City officials, business owners, and community members together to address each neighborhood’s needs. Mayor Murray will lead the Find It, Fix It… [ Keep reading ]