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City of Seattle’s Neighborhood Matching Fund Invests $1,123,111 in 27 Community-led Projects 

June 21, 2024

The City of Seattle has awarded $1,123,111 to support 27 community-initiated projects through the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF). Twenty-seven community groups received awards averaging $41,597 and have pledged $1,034,436 to match their award through local cash donations, volunteer hours, donated materials, and in-kind professional services. Beginning… [ Keep reading ]

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Share your memories about Section 504 civil rights protests 

June 17, 2024

The Section 504 protests were a landmark civil rights demonstration that took place in 1977 demanding implementation of laws requiring equal access to federal projects for people with disabilities. Sit-ins and demonstrations happened across the country, and as part of our Disability Activism History Project, we have learned that Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

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Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board Announces Candidates for Annual Election

May 24, 2024

The Ballard Avenue Landmark District (BLD) Board is holding its annual election of board members. Community members who are registered for this election will receive a ballot and self-addressed stamped envelope by mail. Physical ballots must be received by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods by Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Voters are encouraged to… [ Keep reading ]

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Spring Into Service: A Two-Week Call to Kindness!

April 29, 2024

It’s time to shake off the winter blues and embrace the warmth of community spirit. This year, we are using our annual Neighbor Day recognition to kick off a two-week, city-wide movement culminating with the One Seattle Day of Service. This campaign for community engagement is focused on spreading joy,… [ Keep reading ]

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Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board Notice of Election

April 24, 2024

The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) Historic Preservation Program conducts an annual election for the selection of 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, who have registered to vote… [ Keep reading ]

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Neighborhood Matching Fund wants your feedback

March 27, 2024

The Neighborhood Matching Fund is a grant program of the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods. The program has been operating for more than 30 years and has supported over 5,000 community-led projects. These endeavors include everything from park improvements to community festivals, and youth mentorship programs. We are working with the community to review… [ Keep reading ]

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Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of Queen Anne Pool

February 23, 2024

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of Queen Anne Pool located in Queen Anne at 1920 1st Avenue W at its meeting on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 3:30 p.m.  The nomination will be posted on the Department of Neighborhoods website under the heading of “Current Nominations.” The… [ Keep reading ]

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City Council Vacancy – Apply by Jan 9

January 8, 2024

A Seattle City Council seat (Position 8, At-large) was vacated by Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda on January 2, 2024. The City Council has until January 23 to appoint someone to the vacated council seat. This appointed councilmember will serve until the 2024 General Election results are certified by King County Elections… [ Keep reading ]

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Celebrate Seattle’s Good Neighbors

January 3, 2024

As we enter the new year, many of us are counting our blessings and expressing gratitude for the things and people around us. At the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON), one thing we are grateful for is neighbors! Though it’s only January, we are already looking ahead to Neighbor Day… [ Keep reading ]

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Public meeting scheduled to discuss zoning modification at John Muir Elementary School

November 29, 2023

The public is invited to discuss the development plans for John Muir Elementary School located at 3301 S. Horton St. The in-person meeting will be held on Monday, Dec. 11, at 6 p.m. in the library at John Muir Elementary. Participate virtually in this Dec. 11 meeting. The Seattle School… [ Keep reading ]

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