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City of Seattle’s Neighborhood Matching Fund invests $990,533 in 23 projects led by community

November 8, 2023

The City of Seattle has awarded $990,533 to support 23 community-initiated projects through Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF). Twenty-three community groups received awards ranging from $18,440 to $50,000 and have pledged $946,164 to match their award through local cash donations, volunteer hours, donated materials, and in-kind professional services…. [ Keep reading ]

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Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of Continental Hotel

January 11, 2023

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of Continental Hotel located at 315 Seneca Street at its meeting on February 1, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. Members of the public can attend the meeting in person at the Boards & Commissions Room (L2-80) of Seattle City Hall, located at 600… [ Keep reading ]

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Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nominations of Cassel Crag and Blackford Hall for landmark status

July 1, 2021

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nominations of Cassel Crag at 1218 Terry Avenue and Blackford Hall at 1200 Terry Avenue on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually. Meeting participation is limited to access by the WebEx meeting link or the telephone call-in line that will be provided in the agenda posted to our website one week prior to the meeting. The… [ Keep reading ]

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Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of Hotel Elliott / Hahn Building for landmark status

November 12, 2020

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of Hotel Elliott / Hahn Building (103 Pike Street) on Wednesday, December 2 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually. Meeting participation is limited to access by the WebEx meeting link or the telephone call-in line that will be provided… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Durkan and the Pike Place Market Historical Commission seeks member for the Commission

October 22, 2019

Mayor Jenny A. Durkan and the Pike Place Market Historical Commission are seeking a new member to serve on the Commission. The opening is for position 12, which is an at-large position whose representative is selected from four nominees submitted to the Mayor by the Commission. The Pike Place Market… [ Keep reading ]

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Summer Update: Impacts Downtown

July 25, 2019

If you’re spending time in downtown Seattle this summer, stay informed about construction and other impacts. We’ve got details on projects and tips to make your time downtown as easy as possible. Also, check out one of these free events sponsored by the City. Print a Summer Updates flyer in… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle City Council approves ordinances of three Seattle landmarks

July 2, 2019

Seattle City Council approved the landmark designation ordinances for three Seattle landmarks: Seattle Tower (1218 Third Avenue) in Downtown Seattle, University of Washington Parrington Hall (4105 Memorial Drive NE), and Mt. Baker Community Club Clubhouse (2311 Mount Rainier Dr S). These buildings join the more than 400 landmarks in the… [ Keep reading ]

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Landmarks Preservation Board to consider the nomination of The Showbox for landmark status

May 6, 2019

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of The Showbox (1426 First Avenue) on Wednesday, June 5, at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in Seattle City Hall (600 4th Avenue, 1st Floor) in the Bertha Knight Landes Room. The public is invited to attend the meeting and… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle City Council approves ordinances of two Seattle landmarks

September 25, 2018

Seattle City Council recently approved the landmark designation ordinances for two Seattle landmarks: Colonnade Hotel in Downtown and Anhalt Hall in University District. These buildings join the more than 400 landmarks in the city that contribute to the cultural and architectural heritage of Seattle’s neighborhoods. Colonnade Hotel (107 Pine… [ Keep reading ]

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City establishes $40 million financing program for neighborhood businesses

May 4, 2010

SEATTLE – The city of Seattle has officially launched a $40 million federal New Markets Tax Credit Program that will provide low-cost private financing to businesses in targeted Seattle neighborhoods. Seattle’s allocation of New Markets Tax Credits (“NMTCs”) will be invested in commercial and mixed-use projects in neighborhoods exhibiting economic… [ Keep reading ]

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