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Seattle’s progress toward climate-resilient and efficient community centers, libraries, pools, and more!

July 2, 2026

Reducing the emissions that cause climate change takes all of us. We at the City are taking bold action against major sources of pollution, including buildings, which are responsible for 40% of emissions in Seattle. We’re leading by example by reducing climate pollution, or “decarbonizing,” in City-owned spaces. Across Seattle, we’re upgrading pools, community centers, libraries, and more to reduce energy use, improve indoor air quality, and make buildings more comfortable for the communities who use… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, GreenspaceTagged With: BEPS, Building Emissions, Climate Resilience, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions, Municipal Buildings, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR)

Get Involved: Seattle’s new Climate Ready Curriculum to help communities prepare for extreme weather and more climate action opportunities

June 25, 2026

Hot sunny days and irregular weather have officially hit Seattle for the summer. It’s not just you — yes, it feels hotter and more unpredictable each year due to climate change. While we work to reduce the emissions that cause climate change in the long term, we are also preparing communities for the climate impacts they are already experiencing. Climate… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, GreenspaceTagged With: Climate Action Plan, Climate Change, Climate Justice, Climate Resilience, Community Engagement, Duwamish Valley, Environmental Justice Fund, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON)

Seattle’s Building Decarbonization Grants Application is Open: Funding will help community buildings reduce climate pollution ahead of BEPS

May 21, 2026

Seattle’s Office of Sustainability & Environment (OSE) is now accepting applications for its 2026 Building Decarbonization Grants through August 10! The City of Seattle will offer up to $4 million in grants to help owners of buildings larger than 20,000 square feet reduce climate pollution, or “decarbonize,” their buildings. The grants will help fund engineering design and/or capital upgrades to buildings ahead of future emissions reduction targets set by Seattle’s Building Emissions… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, Grants and Partner Spotlights, GreenspaceTagged With: BEPS, Building Emissions, Building Energy Benchmarking, Climate Action Plan, Climate Change, Climate Resilience, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions, Municipal Buildings

Seattle’s New Climate Action Plan Survey is Open: Make your ideas heard today

April 23, 2026

We’re updating Seattle’s Climate Action Plan, which maps out strategies to reduce pollution, prepare for climate impacts, and build a healthier city for everyone. We want to hear from you! Answer this 10-minute survey before June 30 to tell us about the climate issues and solutions that are most important to you. Update: Seattle’s Climate Action Plan Survey is Now Available in 5 More Languages! Translated Surveys: español | 中文 |Tiếng Việt | Somali… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, GreenspaceTagged With: Climate Action Plan, Climate Change, Climate Resilience, Climate Workforce, Community Assemblies, Community Engagement, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions, Public Health

Seattle Foundation and City of Seattle Announce First Peoples Climate Fund Grantees

April 15, 2026

We are excited to announce the grantees for the First Peoples Climate Fund, a landmark $5.5 million investment that places Indigenous sovereignty, leadership, and ancestral knowledge at the heart of climate action! The First Peoples Climate Fund follows a community-driven process that centers the voices and expertise of Tribes and Native… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, Grants and Partner Spotlights, Greenspace, Press ReleasesTagged With: Building Emissions, Clean Energy, Climate Justice, Climate Resilience, Climate Workforce, First Peoples Climate Fund, Green New Deal, Green New Deal Oversight Board, Indigenous-Led Projects, Mayor Wilson, Philanthropic Partnerships, Youth Development

Growing the Green Workforce: South Seattle College students help building owners reduce pollution and energy usage

April 7, 2026

Share this story on social media: Last month, we joined South Seattle College students at the historic Downtown YMCA to watch climate work in action! South Seattle College students are working in the field helping building owners save money and transition to clean energy while preparing for jobs in the growing green workforce. Buildings are responsible for 40% of climate pollution in Seattle. To reduce emissions, building owners are… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, Grants and Partner Spotlights, GreenspaceTagged With: Building Emissions, Building Energy Benchmarking, Climate Change, Climate Justice, Climate Workforce, Community Engagement, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions, Partner Spotlights, Public Health, Youth Development

Kicking Off Earth Month in the Duwamish Valley: Teaming up with volunteers and nonprofits to make South Park greener

April 2, 2026

It’s April, which means it’s our busiest month of the year — Earth Month! We’re getting outside, connecting with community, and working toward our shared environmental goals. We kicked off the monthlong celebration with the Seattle Kraken, One Roof Foundation, Duwamish River Community Coalition (DRCC), volunteers, and more partners at a community cleanup in South Park. Our neighbors in the Duwamish Valley are hit harder by harmful climate impacts, like flooding, pollution, and… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, GreenspaceTagged With: Climate Justice, Community Engagement, Duwamish Valley, Duwamish Valley Program (DVP), Food Access and Security, Locally Sourced Food, Philanthropic Partnerships, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON), Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), Tree Canopy Cover, Urban Forestry

Environmental Justice Fund Stories: How Community Land Conservancy is creating thriving public spaces through coalitions

March 26, 2026

Great public spaces help communities thrive. These spaces need features like clean air, trees, accessible transit, and nearby affordable housing. Most of all, they depend on the people who use and care for them. Community Land Conservancy (CLC), one of our community partners, is helping create great spaces. Their vision is to help communities buy, own, and design public spaces that serve their needs. CLC builds and… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, Grants and Partner Spotlights, GreenspaceTagged With: Affordability, Climate Justice, Climate Resilience, Community Engagement, EJ Fund Stories, Environmental Justice Fund, Partner Spotlights, Public Health, Racial Equity

First-of-its-kind map of the Duwamish Valley tracks City-funded projects improving affordability, green spaces, transit, and climate readiness

March 19, 2026

Ready to explore all the City-funded projects and programs happening in South Park and Georgetown? Check out our newly released Duwamish Valley Program Map! Community organizations and City departments are doing amazing work in the region. Together, we’ve built sidewalks and bike lanes, planted trees, added flood prevention infrastructure, and much more. One highlight is a new 1.2-mile path for walking and rolling. It includes 143 street trees and connects neighbors and visitors to the recently… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, GreenspaceTagged With: Affordability, Climate Justice, Community Engagement, Duwamish Valley, Duwamish Valley Action Plan, Duwamish Valley Program (DVP), Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), Youth Development

New Report: What Seattle’s community assemblies reveal about climate justice and worker power

February 18, 2026

People in Seattle experience climate change in different ways. Low-income and communities of color are hit first and worst by flooding and air pollution. Many frontline workers spend long hours in extreme heat and then make several transit connections to get home. To address these issues head on, we have been supporting new “community assemblies” to lift the voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)… [ Keep reading ]

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

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