Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Newsletter

Jesseca Brand

Hey Neighbor: Meet Jesseca Brand

Our Hey Neighbor! series introduces you to the people behind the scenes working to build, strengthen, and engage the communities of Seattle.

Meet Jesseca Brand, leader of our Strategic Initiatives team! In this video, she speaks very passionately about her reasons for working in our department. But don't let her seriousness here fool you...she is also one of our resident jokesters - always ready with a dose of dry humor. (Watch the Video)

OTHER CITY NEWS

Waste-Free Communities Matching Grant: Seattle Public Utilities is now accepting applications for matching grants for community projects focused on waste prevention. Grant requests may range from $5,000 to $20,000. Apply by March 22. (more)

Don't Miss the North and South Seattle Home Fairs: Whether you’re a homeowner, landlord, renter or potential homeowner, Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections' home fairs will have something for you! Ask them about permitting process, inspections, code requirements, rental housing rules, and so much more. (more)

Seattle Awards Nearly $350,000 for Environmental Justice Projects: Funding was awarded to projects that will be led by and benefit those most affected by environmental and climate issues: communities of color, immigrants, refugees, and Native people—including people with low incomes, youth, and seniors. (more)

 

SOUTH SEATTLE

Serve on the Community Involvement Commission (CIC): We are recruiting to fill two vacancies on the Community Involvement Commission. The current vacancies are open to individuals living in Seattle City Council Districts 1 and 5. (more)

EVENTS

  • Admiral Neighborhood Association Meeting: January 8, 6:30pm (more)
  • South Park Neighborhood Association: January 8, 7pm (more)
  • Rainier Beach Community Club: January 9, 7pm (more)
  • Roxhill Clean and Green Crew: January 12, 9am (more)
  • Stop the Bleed: January 12, 10am (more)
  • Westcrest Park Forest Restoration Work Party: January 19, 10am (more)
  • MLK Day of Service Native Plant Restoration at Seward Park: January 21, 10am (more)
  • Georgetown Community Council: January 21, 7pm (more)
  • Highland Park Action Committee: January 23, 7pm (more)

 

CENTRAL SEATTLE

Mayor Durkan Announces She Will Transmit Legislation to Advance Seattle’s New “Waterfront for All”: The plan includes 20 acres of public spaces and an elevated pathway reconnecting Pike Place Market and downtown to the waterfront. (more)

Renovation of the Louisa Hotel: Learn how Tanya Woo is working within the International Special Review District (ISRD), one of the City’s eight historic districts, to preserve the Louisa Hotel and the stories that infuse it. (more)

EVENTS

  • Uptown Alliance General Meeting: January 8, 7pm (more)
  • Belltown Community Council: January 9, 6:30pm (more)
  • Via-BOOM - Innovation in Transportation: January 9, 7pm (more)
  • The Coalition: Magnolia, Queen Anne, Interbay: January 14, 7pm (more)
  • Fall Speaker Series | Gregory Davis & Jerrell Davis: January 15, 6pm (more)
  • 2019 Seattle MLK Day: January 21, 8:30am (more)

 

NORTH SEATTLE

Serve on the Community Involvement Commission (CIC): We are recruiting to fill two vacancies on the Community Involvement Commission. The current vacancies are open to individuals living in Seattle City Council Districts 1 and 5. (more)

N 34th St Mobility Improvements Survey: Seattle Department of Transportation's proposal will upgrade the existing bike lanes to protected, paint-and-post bike lanes on N 34th St from Fremont Ave N to Stone Way N and keep parking on the north side of the street. (more)

Southeast Wallingford Restricted Parking Zone (RPZ): Seattle Department of Transportation recently completed a parking study of residential streets in southeast Wallingford. Theywould like to share the results of the study with you and hear your thoughts on potential RPZ changes. (more)

EVENTS

  • Meadowbrook Community Meeting: January 8, 7pm (more)
  • Phinney Ridge Community Council Meeting: January 8, 7pm (more)
  • Ballard District Council: January 9, 7pm (more)
  • Night of Inclusion: January 12, 3:30pm (more)
  • North Seattle Home Fair: January 26, 10am (more)