Mayor Ed Murray is looking for three new members to serve on the Pioneer Square Preservation Board in the positions of historian/architectural historian, Pioneer Square retail business owner, and a member-at-large. Individuals who have an architectural or engineering background with an interest in historic preservation, and/or individuals who are familiar… [ Keep reading ]
The Landmarks Preservation Board is seeking three new members to serve on the Sand Point Naval Air Station Landmark District’s Application Review Committee (ARC). The open positions include two positions for property owners, residents, or tenants located within the Landmark District; and one position for a community member with a… [ Keep reading ]
Spend an evening learning about some remarkably progressive approaches to housing the growing metropolises in the Northeast and Northwest—Long Island, New York, and Seattle, Washington, to be exact. Along the way, you will experience a number of commonalities in developments motivated by altruism, idealism, arts, golf, and the almighty dollar. … [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of Bryant’s Marina/UW Police Facilities (1109-1137 NE Boat Street) on Wednesday, February 3 at 3:30 p.m. in the Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Avenue, 40th Floor (Room 4060). The public is invited to attend the meeting and make comments. Written comments should be… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Edward Murray invites community members to apply for an open position on the International Special Review District Board. The seven-member International Special Review District Board reviews façade alterations, signs, new construction, changes of use, and street improvements and makes recommendations to the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Director for all… [ Keep reading ]
Today Mayor Ed Murray’s signed an ordinance designating the P-I Globe as a City landmark, culminating a process that began more than three years ago. “Since 1948, the P-I Globe has been a familiar icon in this city,” said Mayor Ed Murray. “I’m pleased this landmark will be preserved and… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of Lincoln High School in Wallingford (4400 Interlake Ave N) on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. in the Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Avenue, 40th Floor (Room 4060). The public is invited to attend the meeting and make comments. Written comments… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Edward Murray invites community members to apply for an open position on the International Special Review District Board. The seven-member International Special Review District Board reviews façade alterations, signs, new construction, changes of use, and street improvements and makes recommendations to the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Director for all… [ Keep reading ]
Our Historic Preservation Program was awarded a grant of $11,000 through 4Culture’s 2015-16 Preservation Sustained Support program. This year the funding has been used to begin a much needed update to the Ballard Avenue National Register Historic District nomination. A thorough and up-to-date National Register nomination is critical to ensuring that the… [ Keep reading ]
The annual election for the International Special Review District Board was held on Tuesday, November 17. Three positions were up for election this year, and the results are as follows: • Valerie Tran won Position #1 for a District business person, property owner or employee. • Herman Setijono won Position #3 for… [ Keep reading ]
