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The important legacy of a Historic Landmark and Washington’s first Black architect, Benjamin McAdoo

Often, when people hear the phrase historic preservation, the first thing they think of is saving old buildings. And while, yes, that is sometimes the outcome, it is certainly not that simple. Historic Landmarks are rooted in community. They are tangible connections to the people and events that have shaped… [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of Memorial Stadium

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of Memorial Stadium located on the Seattle Center campus at 401 5th Avenue North in Uptown at its meeting on August 16, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. This application was submitted by Susan Boyle of BOLA Architecture + Planning and David Peterson Historic… [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nominations of Wagner Floating Home and The Center for Wooden Boats for landmark status

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nominations of Wagner Floating Home at 2700 Westlake Avenue N, Unit 10 and The Center for Wooden Boats at 1010 Valley Street on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually. Meeting participation is limited to access by… [ Keep reading ]

Reimagine Seattle: Jessixa Bagley

Walks with My Son words and illustration by Jessixa Bagley I never knew there were six-year-old gear heads, but that is my son Baxter. Wandering the familiar streets of our neighborhood in pursuit of getting outside during the pandemic is to him an excuse to look at any and all… [ Keep reading ]

Citizens Advisory Committee for the Seattle Pacific University Master Plan begins monthly meetings

The Seattle Pacific University Citizens Advisory Committee will begin regular public meetings on the 1st Tuesday of each month beginning September 1. The meetings will be held virtually beginning at 6:00 p.m. Information on accessing each public meeting can be found on our website. The Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)’s role… [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of the Swedish Club for landmark status

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of the Swedish Club (1920 Dexter Avenue North in Queen Anne) for landmark status on Wednesday, March 4 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in Seattle City Hall (600 4th Avenue, Floor L2) in the Boards & Commissions Room L2-80…. [ Keep reading ]

Help develop the Master Plan for Seattle Pacific University

UPDATED: October 28, 2019 The City of Seattle is seeking community members to help develop the new Master Plan for Seattle Pacific University (SPU) to guide the school’s future development. Volunteers would serve on a Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) which is made up of neighborhood residents with experience in neighborhood… [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of 100 Roy Street Apartments for landmark status

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of 100 Roy Street Apartments in Uptown on Wednesday, September 4 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in Seattle City Hall (600 4th Avenue, Floor L2) in the Boards & Commissions Room L2-80. The public is invited to attend the… [ Keep reading ]

Public meeting scheduled to discuss zoning modification at Coe Elementary School

The public is invited to discuss the development plans for Coe Elementary School located at 2424 7th Ave W in Queen Anne. The Seattle School District is requesting a modification (also known as a “departure”) from a City zoning regulation for less than the required setback for the addition at… [ Keep reading ]

Community volunteers needed to advise on zoning modification to Coe Elementary School

Here’s your chance to serve on an advisory committee that will recommend whether to grant a modification to a City zoning regulation affecting Coe Elementary School. The Seattle School District is requesting to have less than the code-required setback for an addition on the east side of the site (along… [ Keep reading ]