Youth and Families Community Caucus May 3 in Ballard
April 27, 2010
The next Youth and Families Community Caucus, will be next Monday, May 3, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Ballard High School. Be sure your voice is heard on this important issue.
South Park Bridge Meeting Tonight
April 27, 2010
The Department of Neighborhoods will be participating in King County’s Public Forum on the South Park Bridge tonight at the Machinist Union Hall in South Park from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. King County will release a draft plan for the closure of the South Park Bridge. DoN will speak on… [ Keep reading ]
Pemco bloggers check out Bradner Gardens P-Patch
April 26, 2010
A recent Pemco blog featured Brandner Gardens P-Patch. Read more here.
P-Patch gardeners give back
April 26, 2010
Lettuce Link, one of our nonprofit partners, is highlighting individual P-Patchers donating produce to Seattle food banks. Read about a gardener from Judkins P-Patch: https://lettucelink.blogspot.com/2010/04/giving-gardeners-christina-cummings.html
Update about P-Patches located on Seattle Parks Department Property
April 22, 2010
Seattle Department of Neighborhoods has heard from many community members expressing concerns about changes to P-Patch operations that have been suggested by Department of Parks and Recreation for those P-Patch community gardens located on Parks’ property. Over the past few months, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, which manages the P-Patch Community… [ Keep reading ]
The 1962 Seattle World’s Fair was the epitome of civic action in our city. Be a part of the 50th celebration in 2012. Read more here:
April 22, 2010
The 1962 World’s Fair was one of the most profound events in Seattle’s history. It triggered an unprecedented era of innovation, inspiration and growth – and it put the eyes of the world on the Pacific Northwest. 2012, the Fair’s 50th Anniversary, is a hallmark time of celebration and contemplation;… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Youth Commission presents policy recommendations to Mayor McGinn
April 22, 2010
The Seattle Youth Commission presented its policy recommendations to Mayor McGinn on April 15. Youth Commissioners received positive feedback and direction on their ideas and were commended for their creative approach to these complex issues. Below is a summary of the proposals: 1) Pedestrian Safety – Expansion of the existing ‘Safe… [ Keep reading ]
Friends of McDonald School, Neighborhood Matching Fund award recipient group, to hold public workshops
April 20, 2010
Friends of McDonald School is a volunteer organization that raises money for community space improvements on the McDonald Elementary School grounds at 54th St. and Latona Avenue in north Wallingford. In 2008 the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF) Program awarded the group $15,000, which, combined with $9000… [ Keep reading ]
P-Patch garden season gets underway
April 19, 2010
Spring has arrived, and P-Patch gardeners are busy getting beds ready for the growing season. Queen Pea P-Patchers got to work on their site recently, and recorded their activity to share. Click here to watch the action.
Communities Online is now live
April 19, 2010
Seattle Communities Online is now live at https://www.seattle.gov/seattlecommunitiesonline/ . The Seattle Communities Online Project helps neighborhood groups actively engage their community members by using online tools. It includes features like “Neighborhoods on the Net”, which is a list of blogs, wikis, websites, Facebook pages, and Twitter feeds associated with specific communities… [ Keep reading ]