From block parties to public art, park upgrades to cultural celebrations, some of Seattle’s most beloved spaces start the same way: with neighbors who care and an idea worth building together. Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) is accepting applications for the Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF), one of the City’s longest-running… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ (DON) P-Patch Community Gardening Program will raise plot fees for the *2025-2026 biennium. Seattle Municipal Code Section 3.35.060 authorizes the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to adjust base P-Patch plot fees every two years in response to 1) inflation approximately in proportion to the… [ Keep reading ]
What makes a neighborhood thrive? Connection. Pride. Shared stories. And people who care deeply about the place they call home. Best Day Ever is a new, one-day, community-powered experience designed to celebrate the vibrancy and culture of Seattle’s neighborhoods. Each day’s events bring residents together through service activities, movement, storytelling,… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle will continue its commitment to food equity by investing more than $1.45 million in a diverse group of 23 community partners for 2026. These organizations deliver free meals, share traditional food knowledge, support elders and youth, grow fresh produce, and sustain local food organizations. This cycle… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle has awarded $935,448 to support 23 community-initiated projects through the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ Neighborhood Matching Fund Community Partnership Fund. These community groups received awards averaging $40,672 and have pledged a total of $1,238,766 to match their award through local cash donations, volunteer hours, donated materials,… [ Keep reading ]
The annual election for the International Special Review District (ISRD) Board was held by mail, with ballots tabulated on the evening of Tuesday, December 2. Seattle Department of Neighborhoods received a total of 89 ballots. Three positions were up for election. Barring any challenges, the election results are as follows:… [ Keep reading ]
On January 1, 2026, Mayor-elect Katie Wilson will assume the duty of leading our city and serving the people of Seattle. As we prepare for this shift in leadership, we want to give the community an opportunity to learn more about our soon-to-be Mayor and her vision for the future… [ Keep reading ]
Can you devote your time to helping your community? The Seattle Renters’ Commission seeks community members to fill two vacant seats on the Seattle Social Housing Developer Board, a Public Development Authority (PDA) responsible for developing, owning, and maintaining social housing in Seattle. The Commission is accepting applications through Sunday, December 14… [ Keep reading ]
” A long time ago, the sky was too low. Tall people kept bumping their heads. Many different communities gathered to do something about it. They spoke different languages but realized they only needed to know one word in common to understand each other. That word was yəhaw̓ – that… [ Keep reading ]
Around the world, people may know Seattle because of the Space Needle, Orcas, Pike Place Market, or even the Mariners. Locally, Seattle is known for the character and charm of its many neighborhoods. From Lake City to Rainier View, Broadview to Highland Park, neighbors take pride in the unique personality… [ Keep reading ]
