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Neighbors Invited to Help Plan Belltown Find It, Fix It Community Walk

Belltown residents and business owners are invited to help plan the upcoming Belltown Find It, Fix It Community Walk, the second of seven Mayor-led walks happening this year. During these walks, neighbors, police, and City officials walk together to identify physical elements in the neighborhood that make it feel unsafe or… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Murray Seeks New Members for Landmark Preservation Board

Mayor Edward Murray is looking for four new members to serve on the Landmark Preservation Board in the following positions: Historian, Structural Engineer, Finance, and Real Estate. The 12-member Landmark Preservation Board makes recommendations to the Seattle City Council for landmark designation and reviews all proposed physical alterations to designated… [ Keep reading ]

Seeking Volunteers for North Seattle College Standing Advisory Committee

Do you live in North Seattle and have an interest in serving on a committee that advises on the development plans of the North Seattle College? Our Major Institutions and Schools Program, which provides a way for neighbors of Seattle’s hospitals, universities, and colleges to be directly involved in the… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City Council Approves Designation For Two Historic Landmarks

Seattle City Council recently approved landmark designation ordinances for two city of Seattle landmarks. Located in Downtown and South Lake Union, these buildings showcase the rich cultural and architectural heritage of Seattle. The city’s Landmarks Preservation Board approved the nomination, designation, and controls and incentives for each of these landmarks,… [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to Consider Nomination of the Seattle City Light Power Control Center for Landmark Status

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of the Seattle City Light Operations Headquarters/Power Control Center (157 Roy Street) on Wednesday, May 4 at 3:30 p.m. in Seattle City Hall, 600 4th Avenue, Floor L2, Room L2-80 (Boards and Commissions Room). The public is invited to attend the meeting and… [ Keep reading ]

Join Mayor Murray for this Year’s Find It, Fix It Community Walks

Today Mayor Ed Murray announced the schedule for his 2016 Find It, Fix It Community Walks to occur in seven neighborhoods this summer and fall. Now in its third year, the walks bring together City officials, business owners, and community members to address each neighborhood’s needs. “These walks provide a… [ Keep reading ]

Neighborhood Matching Fund Hosts April Workshops for Community Groups

The Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF), a program of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, is hosting workshops for community groups interested in learning about the city’s popular Small and Simple Projects Fund. The Small and Simple Projects Fund provides matching awards of up to $25,000 to neighborhood groups for community-building projects such… [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to Consider Nomination of Firestone Auto Supply Building for Landmark Status

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of the Firestone Auto Supply & Service Store Building (400 Westlake Avenue N) on Wednesday, April 20 at 3:30 p.m. in Seattle City Hall, 600 4th Avenue, Floor L2, Room L280 (Boards and Commissions Room). The public is invited to attend the meeting… [ Keep reading ]

Volunteers Needed! Join us for the Mayor’s Education Summit on April 30

The Mayor’s Education Summit is a special event where the Mayor and education experts will present actions the City can take to reduce the education disparities among our children and close the achievement gap so all kids can succeed in school.The organizing committee is seeking volunteers to help out with… [ Keep reading ]

Participants Needed for the Magnolia Elementary School Departure Advisory Committee

Here’s your chance to serve on an advisory committee that will recommend whether to grant zoning modifications needed for renovation of the vacant Magnolia Elementary School. Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is seeking seven community members to serve on this committee. The Seattle School District is requesting a modification (known as… [ Keep reading ]