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Seattle 2035: Big Ideas – Imagining Seattle’s Future

Pecha Kucha Seattle, the City of Seattle and the Seattle Art Museum are collaborating for Big Ideas – Imagining Seattle’s Future, 2035 & Beyond. The evening will bring together presentations by leaders from across Seattle’s innovation/creation community to explore shared visions for Seattle’s future to inspire Seattle 2035, a year-long citywide conversation… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks Will Hold Community Meetings About Potential Ballot Measure

Seattle Parks and Recreation will host three community meetings in January to get feedback on the work done by the Parks Legacy Citizens’ Advisory Committee in preparation for a potential 2014 park and recreation funding ballot measure. The meetings will be held: Thursday, January 23, International District/Chinatown Community Center, 719 8th Ave. S,… [ Keep reading ]

Have a Say in Your Future Utilities

Seattle Public Utilities is seeking your help in developing our Strategic Business Plan. The plan will guide our investments, services and rates from 2015 to 2020 – with the goal of keeping Seattle one of the best places to live. We will be holding a series of community meetings to hear… [ Keep reading ]

Free Toilets for Income-Qualified Customers

Toilets are a household’s biggest water user — making up almost 30 percent of your indoor water usage. Old, leaky models can impact your utility bill. Consider replacing them with our help! Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) provides free toilets for income-qualified homeowners. For example, a family of four making less… [ Keep reading ]

Ride up and be counted—seven new bike counters installed

Seattle is working to make bike riding a comfortable part of daily life for people of all ages and abilities. Toward this end the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is constructing neighborhood greenways, protected bike lanes and multi-use trails; installing signs to guide people to their destinations; and putting in… [ Keep reading ]

Priority Green Open House January 23

You’re invited to attend an open house hosted by the Department of Planning and Development (DPD). Come learn how Priority Green, DPD’s voluntary green building incentive program is changing in 2014, and how it complements conservation goals at Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities. January 23, 2014 9:00 a.m…. [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Buildings on Track for Major Energy Savings

City of Seattle   Ed Murray, Mayor Office of Sustainability & Environment Jill Simmons, Director NEWS RELEASE For immediate release: January 8, 2014                Contact: Rebecca Baker, 206.615.1171 Seattle Buildings on Track for Major Energy Savings New Report Reveals Findings from City Energy Benchmarking Law SEATTLE, WA – A… [ Keep reading ]

Five Quick Energy Tips for the New Year

Tips provided by Seattle City Light. 1) Wash in cold whenever possible.Water heating consumes about 90% of the energy it takes to operate a clothes washer. Unless you’re dealing with oily stains, washing in cold water will generally do a good job of cleaning. 2) Major appliances (refrigerators, washers, space… [ Keep reading ]

Design Commission Seeking New Members

Seattle is looking for an architect and civil engineer to fill two openings on the Design Commission and has extended the application deadline to Jan. 15. The commission advises city officials on the design and environmental effects of capital improvement projects and helps select consultants for city projects. Send a… [ Keep reading ]