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City of Seattle Awards Grants to Help Reduce Climate Pollution in Affordable Housing, Community, and Nonprofit Buildings

October 19, 2026

Today, our office announced $4.6 million in Building Decarbonization Grants to nine awardees. The grants will help affordable housing providers and owners of community-serving buildings complete engineering design or retrofit projects that reduce climate pollution and create safer, healthier, and longer-lasting buildings for families and frontline communities. “Affordability and climate… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, Greenspace, Press ReleasesTagged With: BEPS, Building Emissions, Building Energy Benchmarking, Climate Action Plan, Climate Change, Climate Resilience, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions, Municipal Buildings

Fresh Bucks Stories: Lenny’s Produce brings goods from around the world to North Seattle

October 13, 2026

At a busy intersection in Greenwood, umbrellas outside Lenny’s Produce shade piles of pomegranates, pears, and bananas from the sun. Inside, customers can find tropical fruits, Chinese eggplants, Anaheim chilis, choy varieties, sauces, baked goods, and more. For owner Pheng Dao, that variety reflects the customers who have kept Lenny’s… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Food Policies and Programs, Grants and Partner Spotlights, GreenspaceTagged With: Affordability, Food Access and Security, Fresh Bucks Grocer Spotlight, Fresh Bucks Program, Locally Sourced Food, Partner Spotlights

Local climate justice leaders share community priorities for Seattle’s Climate Action Plan

September 30, 2026

Years of community advocacy and partnership are helping shape Seattle’s climate future. Together, we’re updating Seattle’s Climate Action Plan, the City’s plan for how we will reduce pollution, prepare for climate impacts, and build a healthier city for everyone. Earlier this month, nearly two dozen current and former grantees of… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, Grants and Partner Spotlights, GreenspaceTagged With: Climate Action Plan, Climate Change, Climate Justice, Climate Resilience, Community Engagement, Environmental Justice Fund, Equity and Environment Initiative, First Peoples Climate Fund, Indigenous-Led Projects, Public Health

Mayor Wilson’s 2027-28 Proposed Budget for OSE

September 22, 2026

Mayor Wilson’s 2027-2028 Proposed Budget focuses on providing responsible fiscal management of public funds for the people of Seattle. After years of unsustainable one-time fixes that did not address the deficit in future years, the Mayor’s first budget begins the important, necessary work of stabilizing Seattle’s budget so that we… [ Keep reading ]

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Greener, Cooler, Healthier: Transforming pavement into trees and plants in the Duwamish Valley

September 17, 2026

What does it take to help a neighborhood become more resilient to climate change? Adding trees and greenery is one way we help communities stay cool on hot days, manage stormwater, and create healthier places to live, work, and gather. We prioritize this work in neighborhoods with low tree canopy… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, Greenspace, Protecting Seattle's TreesTagged With: Climate Justice, Duwamish Valley, Duwamish Valley Program (DVP), Making Industrial Areas Greener, Tree Canopy Cover, Trees in the Duwamish Valley, Urban Forestry

Leadership in Bloom: A Conversation with Director Lylianna Allala and our New Deputy Director Megan Doiron

September 11, 2026

From the Fresh Bucks team to leading teams, we’re excited to officially announce Megan Doiron as the Office of Sustainability and Environment’s deputy director! Megan had been with OSE for nine years, most recently as our finance manager, before becoming deputy director this summer. As a born-and-raised Seattleite, Megan started… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Department Updates, GreenspaceTagged With: Building Emissions, Climate Action Plan, Climate Justice, Climate Workforce, Equity and Environment Initiative, Fresh Bucks Program, Green New Deal, Racial Equity

New 2024 Seattle Greenhouse Gas Inventory Shows Decline in Climate Pollution as Population and Economic Activity Increased

August 25, 2026

Today, we released Seattle’s 2024 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory. The findings show core emissions decreased approximately 6% from 2022. The buildings sector saw a decline in emissions, while transportation remained the largest emissions source and was relatively flat. Population increased 4% and economic activity rose 11% during that same… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, Greenspace, Press ReleasesTagged With: BEPS, Building Emissions, Clean Heat Program, Climate Action Plan, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory, Mayor Wilson, Office of Planning and Community Development, Seattle City Light, Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), Transportation

New reports on youth and Indigenous assemblies highlight community priorities for Seattle’s Climate Action Plan

August 11, 2026

Climate solutions are strongest when they reflect the voices and experiences of communities on the frontlines of climate change. Two newly released reports from sləp̓iləbəxʷ (Rising Tides) and the Washington Bus Education Fund (WA Bus) highlight recommendations from youth and Indigenous community members on topics like public health, transportation, extreme… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, Grants and Partner Spotlights, GreenspaceTagged With: Climate Action Plan, Climate Change, Climate Justice, Climate Workforce, Community Assemblies, Community Engagement, Green New Deal, Green New Deal Oversight Board, Racial Equity

It’s National Farmers Market Week! Fresh Bucks helps Seattle communities access fresh, local food

August 4, 2026

This week for National Farmers Market Week, communities across the country are celebrating the vital role farmers markets have in bringing people together around fresh, locally grown food. Seattle goes big for Farmers Market Week, encouraging you to utilize your Fresh Bucks at these amazing markets! Fresh Bucks, operated by our OSE team, is the City’s healthy food access program. Fresh Bucks provides households $60 per month to… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Food Policies and Programs, GreenspaceTagged With: Affordability, Duwamish Valley, Duwamish Valley Action Plan, Food Access and Security, Food Action Plan, Fresh Bucks Program, Locally Sourced Food

A week of connection and collaboration across the Pacific Northwest helps shape Seattle’s Climate Action Plan

July 21, 2026

What happens when community members, organizations, and climate leaders from across the Pacific Northwest come together for a week of collaboration? New connections, shared ideas, and momentum for the climate work ahead! Our team at the Office of Sustainability and Environment co-hosted several PNW Climate Week events this year as part of updating Seattle’s Climate Action Plan, a blueprint for how… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, GreenspaceTagged With: Building Emissions, Climate Action Plan, Climate Change, Climate Resilience, Community Engagement, Events, Office of Economic Development, Seattle City Light, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU)

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