Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Newsletter

City of Seattle, Washington sent this bulletin at 10/11/2024 10:25 AM PDT
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Capoeira Life Hosts Free Youth Programs Focused on Self-Expression, Community, and Respect

Based in South Seattle, Capoeira Life provides youth from under-resourced backgrounds access to the movement and music of Capoeira Angola. Their programs focus on physical and mental empowerment and instill respect, awareness, strength, and agility in their students. We recently connected with program coordinators from Capoeira Life to learn more about their programs and how they are using their Neighborhoods Matching Fund grant to help support community.

Read full interview on the Front Porch Blog.

Other City News

Overlook Walk is open! Visit the New Addition Connecting Downtown to the Waterfront: Located where the Alaskan Way Viaduct once stood, Overlook Walk bridges the nearly 100 vertical foot gap between Pike Place Market and the new Park Promenade on the waterfront with a pedestrian connection. Read more about this project and its grand opening.

Africatown Plaza Affordable Housing Project Opens in Central District: The plaza consists of 126 affordable apartments for families and individuals and serves as a symbol of resurgence of the Black community in the Central Area after years of displacement and disenfranchisement. Find out more about AfricaTown Plaza. 

“Please Touch” Exhibit Raises Awareness About Accessibility in the Arts: Showing at King Street Station, the exhibit challenges the traditional boundaries of art appreciation by inviting visitors to engage with the artwork through touch. Check out the show schedule for the Please Touch exhibit. 

Don’t Miss the South Seattle Home Fair, October 19: Join Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections for this free event with information for homeowners, landlords, renters, and potential homeowners. View the presentation schedule and RSVP for the Seattle Home Fair. 

Join the Seattle Design Commission!  The commission is recruiting an Urban Planner and an At-Large member to join for a two-year term beginning in March 2025. Learn more about the role of the Seattle Design Commission and apply today!

Tips and Tricks to keep Sidewalks, Planting Strips, and Gutters Clear from Fall Debris: Removing leaves keeps the sidewalk safe and accessible so that everyone can travel safely, particularly people who have accessibility needs or have a harder time getting around. Learn more about best practices for clearing leaves and yard waste.

In The Community

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Celebrating and Supporting Indigenous Makers and Native-Owned Businesses

Indigenous Peoples’ Day can turn exploitative and extractive unless non-Native people are intentional about showing care, interest, and support (more than just one day out of the year). One way to do that is through financially supporting local Native-owned businesses. In an effort to celebrate the incredible Indigenous makers in the region and support their ability to continue to create, here are some local Native-owned businesses you can purchase items from to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, or any other day.

Check out the full series in the South Seattle Emerald.

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How a Plot of Vegetables Saved My Sanity

Nature’s Nurture is a weekly column where columnist Sarah Pabin explores Seattle’s best outdoor sanctuaries and how nature contributes to improving mental health. In her most recent column, she discusses finding her neighborhood P-Patch and how the community garden quickly became a space nature sanctuary and a place she would go to escape her anxiety.

Read more in The Daily.

Share Your Feedback

Community Invited to Review Alki Playground Update: Join Seattle Parks and Recreation and Seattle Public Schools Wednesday, October 6 to see how previous community input was incorporated into the design proposal and share your feedback on the new playground design. Get more information on meeting times and location. 

Attend Community Engagement Events to Learn More About New Off-Leash Areas: Gatherings will be held at West Seattle Stadium and Othello Playground to answer community questions and collect feedback on the development of new off-leash areas. Dogs welcome and pups in costumes will receive a fun treat! Learn more about the off-leash community engagement events.