We want to make it as easy as possible for you to get involved in your City and your community! Below are 5 things you can do this week to GET ENGAGED! Share Your Thoughts on Public Safety in Seattle: Seattle University is administering a citywide 2017 Seattle Public Safety… [ Keep reading ]
Here’s your chance to serve on an advisory committee that will recommend whether to grant a zoning modification requested for Robert Eagle Staff Middle School located at 1330 N. 90th Street. Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is seeking community members to serve on this committee. The Seattle School District is requesting… [ Keep reading ]
A public meeting is scheduled to discuss the development plans of Washington Charter School Development, Inc. (WCSD) to construct a 58,281 sq. ft., three-story building and below-grade parking garage to house Green Dot High School (GDHS), a public charter school at 3900 S. Holly Park Dr. in Othello. The meeting… [ Keep reading ]
Here at the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, we are working hard to make it easier for people to navigate and interact with local government. Part of that work is recognizing where barriers exist and finding ways to remove them. Calling 911 is something every member of our community should feel… [ Keep reading ]
On September 15, the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods participated in PARKing Day by hosting mini-parklets in 10 different neighborhoods throughout Seattle. Our goal was simple: to spark conversations and gather ideas from community members. We bribed folks with pastries and snacks but it became clear fairly quickly that Seattleites have… [ Keep reading ]
In partnership with Cities of Service, the Find It, Fix It Community Walks Program is offering funds to support community-led projects in Capitol Hill and in Rainier Valley neighborhoods. The Community Project Grants will be awarded for public safety projects that engage the community and help prevent crime. Potential projects… [ Keep reading ]
Here’s your chance to serve on an advisory committee that will recommend whether to grant zoning modifications requested for the construction of Green Dot High School in southeast Seattle. Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is seeking community members to volunteer on this committee. Washington Charter School Development (WCSD) is requesting modifications… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods will be hosting open houses to discuss two topics related to how we grow and build housing in Seattle. The open houses will take place October 17 at High Point Community Center in West Seattle and October 26 at Hale’s Brewery in Fremont. Topics discussed… [ Keep reading ]
Last Friday, staff from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods took to the streets and transformed parking spots all over the city into mini-parklets for PARK(ing) Day. Our goal was to spark conversations with community members, build relationships, and listen to ideas for improving neighborhoods. We talked with so many people and… [ Keep reading ]
The Mayor and Seattle City Council recently announced the initial appointees selected to serve on the new Seattle Renters’ Commission. Created by Ordinance 125280 in March 2017, the 15-member commission will advise the City on priorities, policies, and strategies related to all issues concerning renters across the City of Seattle…. [ Keep reading ]
