The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ Landmarks Preservation Board (LPB) voted unanimously to approve the designation of The People’s Wall at 1919 … [Read more...] about Landmarks Preservation Board Votes Unanimously to Designate The People’s Wall as Seattle Landmark
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Have We Met? Stanley Tsao’s journey from Community Liaison to DON Program Manager
Stanley Tsao joined the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods staff as the Community Liaison Program Manager in April 2019. However, prior to officially … [Read more...] about Have We Met? Stanley Tsao’s journey from Community Liaison to DON Program Manager
Celebrate kindness: Submit a nomination for a Good Neighbor Award!
On May 2, the Department of Neighborhoods (DON) kicked off a yearlong celebration to mark our 35th Anniversary. The recognition began on Neighbor Day, … [Read more...] about Celebrate kindness: Submit a nomination for a Good Neighbor Award!
Have We Met? Joselynn Tokashiki, manager of The Heron’s Nest, a Food Equity Fund Project
We recently connected with Joselynn Tokashiki, manager of the Heron’s Nest, to learn about the project, how it has been … [Read more...] about Have We Met? Joselynn Tokashiki, manager of The Heron’s Nest, a Food Equity Fund Project
“Best Day Ever” audio story highlights the exciting inaugural event in South Park [Eng, Esp.]
On Saturday, March 21, people of Seattle gathered in South Park for the first Best Day Ever event, a day … [Read more...] about “Best Day Ever” audio story highlights the exciting inaugural event in South Park [Eng, Esp.]
That’s a wrap! See photos from 2026 Neighbor Day events around the city and learn how you can keep kindness up through the Good Neighbor Awards
In 1994, then Mayor Norm Rice was out on one of his regular neighborhood tours, this time in Phinney Ridge. On that tour, he met a passionate neighbor … [Read more...] about That’s a wrap! See photos from 2026 Neighbor Day events around the city and learn how you can keep kindness up through the Good Neighbor Awards
Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board Announces Candidates for Annual Election
The Ballard Avenue Landmark District (BLD) Board will hold its annual election of board members. Community members who are registered for this … [Read more...] about Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board Announces Candidates for Annual Election
One person as a social agent: Constructing the role of a Community Liaison for Seattle
This story originally appeared as an opinion piece in the NW Asian Weekly. by Linda Li, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Community Liaison … [Read more...] about One person as a social agent: Constructing the role of a Community Liaison for Seattle
Pioneer Square Turns Over a New Leaf with Populus Hotel
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 … [Read more...] about Pioneer Square Turns Over a New Leaf with Populus Hotel
P-Patch Earth Day Resource Fair Brings Community Together to Kick Off the Garden Season in Style
On Saturday, April 25, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ P-Patch Community Gardening Team hosted its annual Earth Day Resource Fair for community. … [Read more...] about P-Patch Earth Day Resource Fair Brings Community Together to Kick Off the Garden Season in Style
Have We Met? Karen Ko, Seattle Sensory Garden, Neighborhood Matching Fund Project
We connected with Karen Ko, a Lions Club member and coordinator for the Seattle Sensory Garden, a project supported by the Neighborhood Matching Fund … [Read more...] about Have We Met? Karen Ko, Seattle Sensory Garden, Neighborhood Matching Fund Project
From Surplus to Shared Space: How Neighbors Saved Fire Station 7
“Fighting the Flames of NIMBYism since 1970” Submitted by Environmental Works Seattle in the late 1960s was a city in transition. It was grappling … [Read more...] about From Surplus to Shared Space: How Neighbors Saved Fire Station 7