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International Special Review District Announces Results of Annual Election

The annual election for the International Special Review District (ISRD) Board was held by mail, with ballots tabulated on the evening of Tuesday, November 19. Seattle Department of Neighborhoods received a total of 121 ballots. Two positions were up for election and the results are as follows: Candidate terms will… [ Keep reading ]

National Civic Review Highlights Seattle’s Commitment to Tribal and Urban Native Engagement

The Fall 2024 edition of the National Civic Review features an article titled “More Than a Land Acknowledgement: Authentic Tribal and Urban Native Engagement,” which highlights the work of the City of Seattle’s Indigenous Advisory Council (IAC) and Francesca Murnan, the Department of Neighborhoods IAC Liaison. The article highlights Seattle’s… [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to Consider Nomination of 1411 Boylston Avenue

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of 1411 Boylston Avenue during its meeting on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. The nomination will be posted on the Department of Neighborhoods website under the heading of “Current Nominations.” The nomination is also linked to the meeting agenda. Meeting… [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to Consider Nomination of Lake Court Apartments

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of Lake Court Apartments at 2012 43rd Avenue E during its meeting on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. The nomination will be posted on the Department of Neighborhoods website under the heading of “Current Nominations.” The nomination is also linked… [ Keep reading ]

International Special Review District Board announces candidates for annual election

The International Special Review District (ISRD) Board is hosting its annual election of board members. The election will be held by mail-in ballot only. Physical ballots must be received by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. Community members who are registered for this election will receive… [ Keep reading ]

The Pike Place Market Historical Commission Seeks Members for the Commission

Mayor Bruce Harrell and the Pike Place Market Historical Commission are seeking three new members to serve on the Commission. The openings are for: The Pike Place Market Historical Commission is a governmental body that reviews and makes decisions about proposed changes to use and design within the Pike Place… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell seeks new member for the Pioneer Square Preservation Board

Mayor Bruce Harrell invites community members to apply for open positions on the Pioneer Square Preservation Board. Open membership roles include Property Owner, Attorney, and an At-Large position. Individuals who have an interest in historic preservation and/or familiarity with Pioneer Square are encouraged to apply. The ten-member Pioneer Square Preservation… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of the Woodin House

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of the Woodin House located at 5801 Corson Avenue S at its meeting on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. The nomination will be posted on the Department of Neighborhoods website under the heading of “Current Nominations.” The nomination is also linked to the meeting agenda.  … [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of former Phillis Wheatley YWCA Building

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of the former Phillis Wheatley YWCA Building located at 102 21st Avenue East/2100E Denny Way at its meeting on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 3:30 p.m.  The nomination will be posted on the Department of Neighborhoods website under the heading of “Current Nominations.” The nomination is… [ Keep reading ]

City of Seattle shares progress on enhanced diplomacy commitments one year after historic Tribal Nations Summit

A new report has been released detailing progress on commitments made at the first Tribal Nations Summit held in May 2023. This historic gathering of Tribal and City leaders sought to identify actions and desired outcomes that uphold the sovereignty and treaty rights of federally recognized Tribes and to build partnerships,… [ Keep reading ]