West Seattle Blog reports on South Park Bridge funding
June 24, 2010
The West Seattle Blog posted on the South Park Bridge additional funding. Over $70 million has been pledged NOT counting the federal money.
Seattle Times features diverse, dynamic Rainier Valley
June 22, 2010
The Seattle Times reported on zip code 98118, the most diverse in the country according to Census Bureau reports. The Department of Neighborhoods has been nationally recognized for its work in this community. Click here to read the article.
South Park Bridge – Draft South Park Bridge Closure Response Plan
June 22, 2010
On Wednesday, June 9, to a room of about 100 South Park community members, Mayor Michael McGinn announced a list of draft recommendations that have been structured to assist South Park business, activate the community through events and festivals and target capital improvements throughout the Neighborhood. To read the full plan… [ Keep reading ]
Belltown public safety forum June 22 at 7 p.m.
June 18, 2010
Belltown Citizens on Patrol (BCOP) will hold its second annual public safety forum Tuesday, June 22 at 7 p.m. at the Seattle Labor Temple, 2800 1st Ave S. Special guests include the Honorable Judge Bruce Hilyer (presiding judge King County Superior Court) and the Honorable Judge Sharon Armstrong (King County Superior… [ Keep reading ]
Neighborhood Assistance Center offers free community workshop
June 17, 2010
Strong community groups equal strong neighborhoods. The Nonprofit Assistance Center is offering a workshop titled, “Developing a Sustainable Organization” to assist community groups in becoming strong and sustainable. Please click here to view the brochure.
Read the summer edition of Neighborhoods News
June 17, 2010
The latest edition of the Neighborhoods News is now available. Click here to read.
Seattle City Council pledges $15 million for South Park Bridge
June 16, 2010
SEATTLE – The Seattle City Council today sent a letter of support to King County Executive Dow Constantine expressing their commitment to replacing the South Park Bridge by pledging $15 million toward the replacement effort. “The South Park Bridge plays a critical role in the Puget Sound region’s freight mobility… [ Keep reading ]
Quick Information Link
June 14, 2010
Find Seattle City department phone numbers and other useful information quickly and easily here.
South Park Bridge Meeting June 9 at South Park Community Center
June 8, 2010
The City of Seattle will be hosting a community open house on June 9 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at South Park Community Center to announce strategies that have been identified to strengthen the South Park businesses and communities through the time of the South Park Bridge closure. This list is based… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Neighborhood Planning Outreach and Engagement earns Governor’s Smart Communities award
June 7, 2010
The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, along with the Seattle Planning Commission and the Seattle Department of Planning and Development, shared a Judges Merit Award for their work around neighborhood planning outreach and engagement. Click here to read the press release.