The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) Historic Preservation Program conducts an annual election for the selection of Ballard Avenue Landmark … [Read more...] about Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board Notice of Election
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City of Seattle’s Food Equity Starter Fund Grant Now Accepting Applications
Community-based organizations working to address food access in Seattle are encouraged to apply for the City of Seattle’s Food Equity Starter Fund. … [Read more...] about City of Seattle’s Food Equity Starter Fund Grant Now Accepting Applications
Kick off the garden season at the P-Patch Earth Day Resource Fair
Cherry blossoms are popping. Bumblebees are buzzing. And the sun is making more frequent appearances in Seattle. You know what that means; garden … [Read more...] about Kick off the garden season at the P-Patch Earth Day Resource Fair
“Ramps of Distinction” art exhibit highlights the beauty in accessible spaces
Upon receiving the pitch about “Handrails of Seattle” by Bob Hayman for our Disability Activism story series, it dawned on us that while accessibility … [Read more...] about “Ramps of Distinction” art exhibit highlights the beauty in accessible spaces
Women’s History Month Celebration Honors Community Matriarchs, the High Point Mommas
As part of our “Stories in Place” series, the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods collaborated with community member Tracey Thompson to celebrate a … [Read more...] about Women’s History Month Celebration Honors Community Matriarchs, the High Point Mommas
Stories in Place: The Hill
The Hill by Amber Flame As part of our Stories in Place series, local artist, writer, activist, and educator Amber Flame reminisces about sunny days … [Read more...] about Stories in Place: The Hill
Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of Wilde-Streatfield House
Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of Wilde-Streatfield House located at 2409 11th Avenue W at its meeting on … [Read more...] about Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of Wilde-Streatfield House
City Departments Come Together to Celebrate Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, staff from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON), Department of Transportation (SDOT), Public Utilities … [Read more...] about City Departments Come Together to Celebrate Black History Month
Stories in Place: East Kong Yick
East Kong Yick By Elana Lim Twin four-story brick buildings, East and West Kong Yick, were opened as the center of a new Chinatown in 1910.[i] Back … [Read more...] about Stories in Place: East Kong Yick
Stories in Place: Grandpa’s Room (West Kong Yick)
Grandpa’s Room by Betty Lau Grandpa moved out; our extended family having become even more extended. Mom, dad, two younger siblings and I, Aunty … [Read more...] about Stories in Place: Grandpa’s Room (West Kong Yick)
Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of Burwell House
Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of Burwell House at 709 14th Avenue E. on Capitol Hill at its meeting on … [Read more...] about Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of Burwell House
Stories in Place: Summer Lovin’ at Mt. Baker Park
Summer Lovin’ at Mt. Baker Park by Aviona Rodriguez Brown Mount Baker Park, filled with laughterCountless hours of my youth-Watchful eyes-music … [Read more...] about Stories in Place: Summer Lovin’ at Mt. Baker Park