Seattle City Council recently approved the landmark designation ordinances for three Seattle landmarks: Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Garfield Exchange in Queen Anne, Volunteer Park in Capitol Hill, and University Heights School in the University District. These icons join the more than 400 landmarks in the city that contribute to the… [ Keep reading ]
The annual election for the International Special Review District Board was held on Tuesday, November 15. Two positions were up for election this year, and the results are as follows: Eliza Chan won Position #3 for a Business owner, Property owner or Employee. Tiernan Martin won Position #5 for At-large…. [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of Mama’s Mexican Kitchen at 2234 2nd Avenue on Wednesday, December 7 at 3:30 p.m. in Seattle City Hall, 600 4th Avenue, in Room L280 – Board and Commissions (Floor L2). The public is invited to attend the meeting and make comments. Written… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Edward Murray invites community members to apply for an open position on the International Special Review District Board. The seven-member International Special Review District Board reviews façade alterations, signs, new construction, changes of use, and street improvements, and makes recommendations to the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods director for all… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Murray’s Find It, Fix It Community Walks provide a unique opportunity for community members to identify neighborhood needs and discuss challenges directly with City leaders. The sixth walk this year will be held in the Crown Hill and Whittier Heights neighborhoods on Saturday, November 19th (rescheduled from October 15)…. [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of the West Coast Printing building at 622 Rainier Avenue S on Wednesday, November 16 at 3:30 p.m. in Seattle City Hall (600 4th Avenue, Floor L2) in the Boards and Commissions Room L2-80. The public is invited to attend the meeting and… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Ed Murray announced an investment of $501,415 in matching funds to support 24 neighborhood-initiated projects across the City. The awards are part of the City’s Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF), which provides more than $3 million each year to local organizations. The awards are part of the Small and Simple… [ Keep reading ]
Last week, 21 “up-and-coming” community leaders celebrated their graduation from the People’s Academy for Community Engagement (PACE), a program of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods. These emerging leaders went through the nine-month program to gain skills in leadership, community involvement, and civic engagement. Director Kathy Nyland attended the graduation event at… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle City Council recently approved a landmark designation ordinance for the Mount Baker Park Presbyterian Church building. Located in Seattle’s Mount Baker neighborhood, this building joins the more than 400 landmarks in the city that represent our rich cultural and architectural heritage. The city’s Landmarks Preservation Board approved the nomination,… [ Keep reading ]
Yesterday the City of Seattle appointed seven members and re-appointed the eight existing members to the Seattle Youth Commission. The appointments occurred at a special City Council Committee meeting held at 4:00 p.m. to accommodate the schedules of the students. Appointed by the Mayor and Seattle City Council, the 15 youth… [ Keep reading ]
