Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Newsletter

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Save the Date: Neighbor Day 2019

Mark your calendars and join us in celebrating Seattle’s 25th Annual Neighbor Day on Saturday, May 4. Yes, it is a bit later this year. We decided to move it into Spring in hopes of taking advantage of nicer weather while also giving people more time to plan!

Neighbor Day is a special day set aside to reach out to neighbors, make new friends, and express thanks to those who help make your neighborhood and community a great place to live.  (Learn More)

OTHER CITY NEWS

Join the Transportation Equity Workgroup: Applications are now open for members of community groups to join the new Transportation Equity Workgroup! Seattle Department of Transportation is looking to work hand-in-hand with the communities most impacted by transportation disparities. Apply by 2/22! (more)

Seattle Planning Commission Seeks New Commissioners: Join this commission which advises the Mayor, City Council, and City departments on citywide planning goals, policies, and plans and provides independent and objective advice on land use, zoning, transportation and housing issues. Apply by 2/15! (more)

Tell Seattle Public Utilities About Flooding or Standing Water in Your Neighborhood: Use this interactive map to drop a pin on any locations where you have seen flooding on sidewalks or in streets. (more)

City Releases Updated Capital and Operating Costs for the City Center Connector Streetcar: Mayor Durkan will work with the City Council, community members, businesses and transit partners to move forward on the project. (more)

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)

 

SOUTH SEATTLE

Share Your Thoughts on Lakeridge Playground Improvement Project: This project will make needed playground and playfield renovations including new play equipment, new field grass turf, irrigation and drainage renovation, court resurfacing, retaining wall study, and access improvements to meet ADA standards. (more)

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

  • Westcrest Park Forest Restoration Work Party: January 26, 10am (more)
  • Stop the Bleed: January 28, 6pm (more)
  • Neighborhood Matching Fund Workshop: February 2, 10am (more)
  • Neighborhood Street Fund Community Prioritization Event: February 2, 10:30am (more)
  • Othello Square Community Open House: February 2, 12pm (more)
  • Neighborhood Street Fund Community Prioritization Event: February 4, 6:30pm (more)
  • Neighborhood Street Fund Community Prioritization Event: February 5, 6:30pm (more)
  • Judkins Park Community Meeting: February 5, 6:30pm (more)

 

CENTRAL SEATTLE

Community Invited to Learn More About Volunteer Park Amphitheater Replacement: Please join Volunteer Park neighbors and friends at the upcoming meeting on January 31. you can meet the design team, get a design update and review next steps for the amphitheater. (more)

Comment Period Open on Proposed New Neighborhood Design Guidelines for the Capitol Hill Urban Center Village: The Office of Planning and Community Development announced that the proposed guidelines have been determined to not require Environmental Impact Statement and that the comment period runs through January 30. (more)

EVENTS

  • Neighborhood Matching Fund Workshop: January 26, 10am (more)
  • Neighborhood Street Fund Community Prioritization Event: January 30, 6:30pm (more)
  • Neighborhood Street Fund Community Prioritization Event: January 31, 6pm (more)
  • Volunteer Park Amphitheater Public Meeting: January 31, 7pm (more)
  • Seattle University Standing Advisory Committee: February 5, 5:30pm (more)
  • Neighborhood Street Fund Community Prioritization Event: February 6, 6:30pm (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)

Visit the North Seattle Home Fair on January 26: Stop by the Sunset Hill Community Club between 10am-2pm on Saturday to learn more about rental housing rules, homeowner assistance, landslide awareness and much more. (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)

EVENTS

  • North Seattle Home Fair: January 26, 10am (more)
  • Disaster Preparedness - The Basics: January 28, 7pm (more)
  • Neighborhood Street Fund Community Prioritization Event: January 29, 7pm (more)
  • Neighborhood Street Fund Community Prioritization Event: January 31, 6pm (more)
  • Dive in D5: February 1, 6pm (more)
  • Neighborhood Street Fund Community Prioritization Event: February 4, 6:30pm (more)
  • Neighborhood Street Fund Community Prioritization Event: February 5, 6:30pm (more)