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 ]
The National Civic League has announced Seattle as one of the 20 finalists for the prestigious All-America City Award. This recognition highlights Seattle’s commitment to strengthening democracy through local action and innovation. “We can and must strengthen our democracy so that it is resilient in the face of challenges and… [ Keep reading ]
The Neighborhood Matching Fund is a grant program of the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods. The program has been operating for more than 30 years and has supported over 5,000 community-led projects. These endeavors include everything from park improvements to community festivals, and youth mentorship programs. We are working with the community to review… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of U.S. Immigrant Station and Assay Office located at 815 Seattle Boulevard S at its meeting on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. The nomination will be posted on the Department of Neighborhoods website under the heading of “Current Nominations.” The… [ Keep reading ]
