The City of Seattle seeks community members to fill five vacant positions on the Seattle Renters’ Commission (SRC). Two of these positions will be appointed by Council, two by Mayor Wilson, and one commission-selected appointment. Service terms for new members will begin in March 2027. The SRC is composed of 15 members, including… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Department of Neighborhoods invites residents of Seattle to save the date for Show Up, Seattle!, Seattle’s annual citywide day of service, taking place on Saturday, September 26, 2026. As the Department of Neighborhoods celebrates 35 years of partnering with communities across Seattle, we’re especially grateful for the organizations, neighborhood groups,… [ Keep reading ]
Have you ever been curious how our community will respond if a major disaster occurs? Or wondered what you could do to help in an emergency situation? Volunteer workers of the Seattle Emergency Hubs will test their crisis-response skills in activation drills at four Emergency Hubs across the city this… [ Keep reading ]
We recently connected with Sam Prudente, a 2024 People’s Academy for Community Engagement (PACE) participant, to learn about their experience in the program, gaining insight into local government, and shaping community leadership skills. Sam was part of cohort hosted in partnership with Asian Counseling and Referral Services. Meet Sam! What… [ Keep reading ]
We recently connected with Ahoua Koné, a former member of the Community Involvement Commission to learn her experience on the commission, how government can work to strengthen engagement with community members, and why civic participation is important. She served on the Commission for five years and lives in Ballard. Meet… [ Keep reading ]
Churches play a critical role in the story of Black Seattle. They are places of worship, community gathering spaces, organizing hubs, and cultural anchors through decades of change and displacement. In recognition of this significant history, the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods launched Black Sanctuaries in Motion, a multimedia storytelling project… [ Keep reading ]
UPDATE: The Woodin House was approved as a Historic Landmark with a unanimous vote by the Seattle City Council on May 19, 2026. Owner Scott Boone is the third generation of his family to live in the residence and continues to preserve the home built by his grandparents more than… [ Keep reading ]
Award Nomination Form | Mẫu Đơn Đề Cử Giải Thưởng | 獎提名表 | 奖提名表 |Pormularyo ng Nominasyon | Formulario de nominación para el Premio | Foomka Magacaabista Abaalmarinta | On May 2, the Department of Neighborhoods (DON) kicked off a yearlong celebration to mark our 35th Anniversary. The recognition began… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is currently recruiting to fill vacancies on the Community Involvement Commission (CIC). The Community Involvement Commission advises the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and other City departments on coordinated, citywide outreach and engagement activities. The Commission is dedicated to holding the City accountable for increasing participation and engagement –… [ Keep reading ]
“Fighting the Flames of NIMBYism since 1970” Submitted by Environmental Works Seattle in the late 1960s was a city in transition. It was grappling with the Vietnam War, civil rights struggles, environmental degradation, and economic instability after Boeing layoffs. Plans for new freeways threatened to fracture established neighborhoods, older buildings… [ Keep reading ]
