On January 1, 2026, Mayor-elect Katie Wilson will be sworn into office to assume the duty of leading our city and serving the people of Seattle. As we prepare for this shift in leadership, we want to give the community an opportunity to learn more about our soon-to-be Mayor and… [ Keep reading ]
The International Special Review District (ISRD) Board is holding its annual Board member election in November. Community members who live, work or own property or a business in the boundaries of the historic district are eligible to register and vote in the community election and potentially serve on the ISRD Board! Contact… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle has awarded $1,051,317 to support 24 community-initiated projects through the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF) Community Partnership Fund. 24 community groups received awards averaging $43,805 and have pledged $921,077 to match their award through local cash donations, volunteer hours, donated materials, and in-kind professional… [ Keep reading ]
Have you ever been curious how our community will respond if a major disaster occurs? Imagine a power-grid failure leaving the Pacific Northwest without electricity — how about during World Cup? Volunteer workers of the Seattle Emergency Hubs will test their crisis-response skills under just those conditions in activation drills… [ Keep reading ]
As we wrap up 2024, we want to reflect on the past year and the many accomplishments of our areas of service. Supporting, engaging, and empowering community are always our number one focus, and over the last 12 months Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) staff has worked diligently to build… [ Keep reading ]
The Fall 2024 edition of the National Civic Review features an article titled “More Than a Land Acknowledgement: Authentic Tribal and Urban Native Engagement,” which highlights the work of the City of Seattle’s Indigenous Advisory Council (IAC) and Francesca Murnan, the Department of Neighborhoods IAC Liaison. The article highlights Seattle’s… [ Keep reading ]
The International Special Review District (ISRD) Board is hosting its annual election of board members. The election will be held by mail-in ballot only. Physical ballots must be received by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. Community members who are registered for this election will receive… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of the Woodin House located at 5801 Corson Avenue S at its meeting on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. The nomination will be posted on the Department of Neighborhoods website under the heading of “Current Nominations.” The nomination is also linked to the meeting agenda. … [ Keep reading ]
Serving as both restorative and neighborhood gathering spaces, Seattle’s P-Patch community gardens have strengthened community networks through civic engagement and comradery since their formation in 1973. Giving back to the community through volunteer hours and donations of fresh, organic, and locally grown produce has long been a priority of the… [ Keep reading ]
The Ballard Avenue Landmark District (BLD) Board is holding its annual election of board members. Community members who are registered for this election will receive a ballot and self-addressed stamped envelope by mail. Physical ballots must be received by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods by Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Voters are encouraged to… [ Keep reading ]
