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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 … [Read more...] about The legacy of Washington’s first Black architect Benjamin McAdoo and Historic Landmark Queen Anne Pool

This year marks the 15th anniversary of our Community Liaisons (CL) Program. The program was established in 2009 to help the City do a better job of … [Read more...] about Celebrating 15 years of the Community Liaison Program and honoring those who have served since the beginning

By Colin Wilfrid WARNING: This story talks about a disability-accessible school that the person this story focuses on, Janet Taggart, founded. The … [Read more...] about Janet Taggart: A Key Player in Making Seattle More Welcoming to People with Disabilities

Mayor Bruce Harrell invites community members to apply for open positions on the Pioneer Square Preservation Board. Open membership roles include … [Read more...] about Mayor Harrell seeks new member for the Pioneer Square Preservation Board

In 2023, the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Historic Preservation Program received a grant to support work toward building inclusion in our … [Read more...] about Guest writer Colin Wilfrid helps research stories on disability activism in Seattle

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of the former Phillis Wheatley YWCA Building located at 102 21st Avenue East/2100E … [Read more...] about Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of former Phillis Wheatley YWCA Building

Serving as both restorative and neighborhood gathering spaces, Seattle’s P-Patch community gardens have strengthened community networks through civic … [Read more...] about Growing for Giving: A mid-season update from P-Patch Giving Gardens across Seattle