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A Walk through the Historic Jackson Street Jazz District

Did you know that Seattle’s Jackson Street was once home to a thriving after-hours jazz scene? From 1937 and 1951, the street’s corridor between Fifth Avenue South and Fourteenth Avenue South was often bustling with musicians and patrons of all backgrounds ducking in and out of clubs like the Black… [ Keep reading ]

Stories in Place: Union Bay Natural Area

Refuge in the City: Union Bay Natural Area by Eleanor Boba This special place in Northeast Seattle goes by several names: the fill, the old dump, the Union Bay Natural Area or UBNA. In my family, we call it the marsh. That said, this place is much more than a… [ Keep reading ]

“Stories in Place” Celebrates the Places that Shape Community and Identity in Seattle

Our city is full of unique places that play a significant role in shaping our communities and our individual and collective identities. Some of these places may be vast; a neighborhood, a park, a body of water; others much smaller, like a house, community center, or restaurant. Some change dramatically… [ Keep reading ]

Renovations to Historic Washington Hall Honor Legacy of Inclusion and Access

Throughout 2024, we have been working directly with the disability community to share stories and experiences that highlight advocacy efforts for equitable access and disability justice. We recently caught up with King Khazm and Kitty Wu from 206 Zulu to learn more about how they used funding from a Historic… [ Keep reading ]

Disability Activism Panelists Share Stories at MOHAI Gathering

In November, the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) hosted an event focused on Disability Activism History that included an overview of a historic context study developed by our Historic Preservation Program and a panel of local disability activists and thinkers. Panelists shared stories… [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to Consider Nomination of Sunset Hill Community Hall

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of Sunset Hill Community Center at 3003 NW 66th Street during its meeting on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 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… [ Keep reading ]

Celebrating the Legacy of Bob Hayman and his book, “The Railings of Seattle” 

In 2011, Seattle resident Bob Hayman faced a life-altering challenge: a brain tumor that left him paralyzed on one side of his body. As an active person and athlete, this new reality could have stopped Bob from doing what he loved most — moving. But instead of giving up, Bob… [ Keep reading ]

International Special Review District Announces Results of Annual Election

The annual election for the International Special Review District (ISRD) Board was held by mail, with ballots tabulated on the evening of Tuesday, November 19. Seattle Department of Neighborhoods received a total of 121 ballots. Two positions were up for election and the results are as follows: Candidate terms will… [ Keep reading ]

The Making of the DeafBlind Service Center: Seattle’s Trailblazer for Empowerment

By Beverly Aarons By the 1990’s, Seattle had made a name for itself as a deafblind Mecca by offering a level of community support and specialized services rarely found elsewhere in the country. And the founding of the DeafBlind Service Center (DBSC) in 1986 was critical to etching that narrative… [ Keep reading ]

Join us for a Look Back at the History of Disability Activism in Seattle

Did you know that 1 in 4 American adults have a disability? Although this accounts for roughly 42.5 million people, accessibility support and infrastructure are still lacking across the U.S. As we approach the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we are taking a look back at the… [ Keep reading ]