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City of Seattle Seeks Members for Community Involvement Commission

May 6, 2026

The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is currently recruiting to fill vacancies on the Community Involvement Commission (CIC). The Community Involvement Commission advises the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and other City departments on coordinated, citywide outreach and engagement activities. The Commission is dedicated to holding the City accountable for increasing participation and engagement –… [ Keep reading ]

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Pioneer Square Turns Over a New Leaf with Populus Hotel  

April 30, 2026

In the heart of Seattle’s Pioneer Square Preservation District, where the scent of salt air mingles with the ghost of sawdust and steam, stands the Populus Hotel. Named for a genus of species of deciduous flowering plants in the willow family which includes the famous Quaking Aspen, this renovated historic landmark stands as a living bridge between the city’s rugged past and its green future. Just… [ Keep reading ]

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P-Patch Earth Day Resource Fair Brings Community Together to Kick Off the Garden Season

April 30, 2026

On Saturday, April 25, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ P-Patch Community Gardening Team hosted its annual Earth Day Resource Fair for community. Community members and fellow gardeners from across Seattle gathered at the Northwest African American Museum for gardening related workshops, seed swaps, sharing resources like organic fertilizer and rodent mitigation,… [ Keep reading ]

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Have We Met? Karen Ko, Seattle Sensory Garden, Neighborhood Matching Fund Project

April 30, 2026

We connected with Karen Ko, a Lions Club member and coordinator for the Seattle Sensory Garden, a project supported by the Neighborhood Matching Fund to learn about the origins of the garden, how Small Sparks grants aided the process, and why community-led projects are so important right now. Can you… [ Keep reading ]

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Historic Preservation Community Occupation Series – From Surplus to Shared Space: How Neighbors Saved Fire Station 7

April 15, 2026

“Fighting the Flames of NIMBYism since 1970” Submitted by Environmental Works Seattle in the late 1960s was a city in transition. It was grappling with the Vietnam War, civil rights struggles, environmental degradation, and economic instability after Boeing layoffs. Plans for new freeways threatened to fracture established neighborhoods, older buildings… [ Keep reading ]

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Turn Curiosity into Civic Power: Get Up to $5,000 for Community-Led Projects 

April 9, 2026

What if understanding how city government works felt less like decoding a maze and more like unlocking a door? The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is opening that door with funding to support community-led projects that help people learn how to engage with local government and use their voice to shape… [ Keep reading ]

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Everybody Deserves to Feel Safe: How the City of Seattle is Investing in Collaborative Solutions to Community Safety 

April 9, 2026

UPCOMING COMMUNITY MEETING Community members are invited to join the Seattle Police Department and Seattle Department of Neighbors for the next Our City, Our Safety meeting of 2026. June 10, 20266:00-7:30 pmRainier Beach Community Center These meetings are an opportunity to share your thoughts and concerns about crime and safety… [ Keep reading ]

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Notice of Election: Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board

April 8, 2026

Seattle’s Historic Preservation Program conducts its annual election for Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board members who have been nominated by the community. All residents, persons who operate businesses, and property owners in the Ballard Avenue Landmark District boundaries who have registered to vote at least fourteen (14) days prior to the election date, are eligible to vote. … [ Keep reading ]

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City of Seattle’s Food Equity Starter Fund Grant Now Accepting Applications 

April 7, 2026

Right now, across Seattle, something powerful is happening in kitchens, community centers, and gardens you won’t find on a map. Neighbors are building networks of care that make sure no one has to wonder where their next meal is coming from. This is what a just and vibrant food system looks like, not as… [ Keep reading ]

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“Best Day Ever” Neighborhood Series Kicks Off with South Park Celebration 

April 3, 2026

On Saturday, March 21, people of Seattle gathered in South Park for the first Best Day Ever event, a day of service, storytelling, shared meals, and community connection co-created by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and the Seattle Chamber of Connection and local partner Cultivate South Park. Best Day Ever is a community-powered celebration designed to strengthen civic belonging while spotlighting the people,… [ Keep reading ]

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