Nine Days. I’ve been here nine days. June 2nd was my first official day here at Seattle Department of Neighborhoods. I say “official” because I have worked with this department in some capacity for years. This is familiar ground to me. In my previous life, pre-nine days ago, I have:… [ Keep reading ]
How should Seattle and your neighborhood grow? Now’s your chance to weigh in! The Seattle Department of Planning and Development has released for public comment a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the Seattle 2035 Comprehensive Plan Update. This is a major milestone towards an update to the City’s Comprehensive… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Murray recently appointed Kathy Nyland as the new director our department. Bernie Matsuno is stepping down so as to semi-retire, expand her volunteerism, yet also lend her expertise to future City community-engagement projects. Ms. Nyland starts in her role the beginning of June. Read more.
Construction has begun for the new Jimi Hendrix Park, a 2.5-acre park located adjacent to the Northwest African American Museum. Assisted by our Neighborhood Matching Fund, the park plan aims to create an engaging space that celebrates the life, music and legend of Seattle native Jimi Hendrix. Following a year-long… [ Keep reading ]
The Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of 100 Denny Way Building (104 Denny Way) on Wednesday, May 20 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 received… [ Keep reading ]
Come hear the Seattle Storytellers Guild present tales around “Earth Day Storytelling 2015: New Seeds, New Growth” on Sunday, April 19, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center (4705 W. Marginal Way SW). In addition to storytelling, a video will be shown about youth in the Delridge… [ Keep reading ]
With helpful feedback from our users and lots of great work by staff, our website now has a new look. You’ll find: A simple, streamlined format that provides and highlights information you most want and need Improved navigation and a consistent look from page to page New and improved mapping… [ Keep reading ]
The Capitol Hill Seattle Blog features work on the community organizing an East African business association. Our Public Outreach and Engagement Liaisons, along with the Office of Economic Development, have supported this work. Read more here.
Mayor Murray is convening an all-day Youth Opportunity Summit, with a particular focus on improving outcomes for young men of color. This Summit is intended to launch a new conversation about how we can build on the good work of our community partners through better alignment of resources, better coordination… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle’s “Find It, Fix It” smartphone app offers mobile users a way to report selected issues to the City. The app takes advantage of technology available on mobile devices, including geographic awareness, to give mobile users a convenient way to alert the City to issues such as… [ Keep reading ]
