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Uncontained Randomness – Little Saigon Looks to the Future

Although historic preservation is often perceived as merely a matter of protecting buildings, it is also about honoring Seattle’s history, its myriad cultures, and the people whose lives are entwined with historic districts and buildings. It is no secret that Seattle’s rapid growth and redevelopment has put pressure on communities… [ Keep reading ]

Discovering Many Stories – Restoration and Preservation in Seattle’s Chinatown International District

Although historic preservation is often perceived as merely a matter of protecting buildings, it is also about honoring Seattle’s history, its myriad cultures, and the people whose lives are entwined with historic districts and buildings. It is no secret that Seattle’s rapid growth and redevelopment has put pressure on communities… [ Keep reading ]

Ravenna-Cowen North Designated a National Historic District

Ravenna-Cowen North Historic District is the newest historic district in Washington state. This historic district, roughly bounded by NE 65th Street on the north, Ravenna ravine on the east, Ravenna and Cowen Parks on the south, and 12th Avenue NE on the west, was officially entered on September 13, 2018… [ Keep reading ]

Finding Balance – Preserving the Past and Planning for the Future in Seattle’s Nihonmachi

Although historic preservation is often perceived as merely a matter of protecting buildings, it is also about honoring Seattle’s history, its myriad cultures, and the people whose lives are entwined with historic districts and buildings. It is no secret that Seattle’s rapid growth and redevelopment has put pressure on communities… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City Council approves ordinances of three Seattle landmarks

Seattle City Council has approved the landmark designation ordinances for three Seattle landmarks: Francis Skinner Edris Nurses Home (2120 1st Avenue N) in Queen Anne, Japanese Language School (1414 South Weller Street) in Jackson Place, and the University of Washington Canoe House / ASUW Shell House (3655 Walla Walla Road… [ Keep reading ]

Translating Teamwork: staff collaboration leads to community success

We’ve got a lot going on at the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods. We easily manage hundreds of community meetings and events every year. In fact, our Historic Preservation program alone facilitates more than 20 meetings each month! That’s a lot for one small department to manage. What makes it possible… [ Keep reading ]

International Special Review District announces results of annual election

The annual election for the International Special Review District Board was held on Tuesday, November 20. Two positions were up for election this year, and the results are as follows: Tim Lee won Position #3 for a Business owner, Property owner or Employee Andy Yip won Position #5 for At-Large… [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge for landmark status

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge (306 24th Avenue South) in Central Area on Wednesday, December 19 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…. [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of the University of Washington’s Pavilion Pool and Haggett Hall for landmark status

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of University of Washington’s Pavilion Pool (3900 Montlake Boulevard NE) and Haggett Hall (4290 Whitman Court NE) on Wednesday, December 5 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in Seattle City Hall (600 4th Avenue, Floor L2) in the Boards & Commissions… [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of Shearwater Community Center / Decatur Annex in Wedgwood

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of the Shearwater Community Center / Decatur Annex (7725 43rd Avenue NE) in Wedgwood on November 21 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 public… [ Keep reading ]