Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, Seattle Public Utilities, Seattle Parks & Recreation, Community School – West Seattle, and community partners held a press event on Sept. 2 to launch volunteer recruitment for Show Up, Seattle!, Day of Service, the annual event which takes place on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. With events… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Department of Neighborhoods invites residents of Seattle to save the date for Show Up, Seattle!, Seattle’s annual citywide day of service, taking place on Saturday, September 26, 2026. As the Department of Neighborhoods celebrates 35 years of partnering with communities across Seattle, we’re especially grateful for the organizations, neighborhood groups,… [ Keep reading ]
Twenty-two community-led projects across Seattle are receiving nearly $1 million through the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF), helping residents bring their ideas to life through neighborhood improvements, cultural celebrations, youth programs, and community-building initiatives. “When neighbors come together to improve a park, organize a cultural festival, create opportunities for… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ Landmarks Preservation Board (LPB) voted unanimously to approve the designation of The People’s Wall at 1919 E Spruce Street (formerly 172 20th Avenue) as a Seattle Landmark. The timely 11:0:0 vote took place at the May 20, 2026 LPB meeting. For decades, the People’s Wall has… [ Keep reading ]
UPDATE: The Woodin House was approved as a Historic Landmark with a unanimous vote by the Seattle City Council on May 19, 2026. Owner Scott Boone is the third generation of his family to live in the residence and continues to preserve the home built by his grandparents more than… [ Keep reading ]
The Ballard Avenue Landmark District (BLD) Board will hold 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 9, 2026. Voters… [ Keep reading ]
The Food Equity Fund (FEF), managed by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON), supports projects that address food insecurity and promote health and wellbeing across Seattle’s neighborhoods. In 2025, the FEF Starter Fund awarded a total of $275,000 to 11 diverse community organizations dedicated to improving access to nutritious, culturally relevant food. The… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Youth Commission (SYC) is made up of 15 Seattle teens from across the city appointed by the Mayor and City Councilmembers. Youth Commissioners represent each of the seven City Council Districts, as well as eight at-large. Department of Neighborhoods thanks the SYC for their hard work and dedication… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle is a city of neighborhoods. Every day, people build community through small, ordinary acts: getting kids to school, opening shops, gathering at places of worship, checking in on neighbors. These day-to-day connections are what make people feel at home. At the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON), that’s where our work begins. For the past 35 years, we have strengthened neighborhoods by building… [ Keep reading ]
In 2025, the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) focused on what matters most: people, their neighborhoods, and the trust built between them. Our department didn’t just meet its goals; we raised the bar for what community-centered government can do. The work behind us has shown that vibrant cities are built… [ Keep reading ]
