The Neighborhood Matching Fund is hosting three workshops for those interested in applying to the Small and Simple Projects Fund this October. The Small and Simple Projects Fund provides matching awards of up to $25,000 to neighborhood organizations for community-building projects. At the workshop, attendees will get an overview of the Neighborhood… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle has led the nation in embracing the Living Building Challenge in schools through two groundbreaking efforts that occurred this year: April 15, 2013 — the Bertschi School in Seattle received full Living Building Challenge certification for its new science wing, making it the first project on the West Coast to… [ Keep reading ]
Metro has updated their trip planner tool! The beta version is online now and they are soliciting feedback. Give it a whirl and send any comments to metro.
Create your own park this September 20 from 9AM to 3PM! PARK(ing) Day happens every third Friday in September and is an opportunity for artists, activists, and community members to temporarily make parking spaces into parks. The event raises awareness about important issues like creating a walkable, livable, healthy city…. [ Keep reading ]
Bringing the Power of Solar to your Neighborhood If you live in central or southeast Seattle and have been thinking about installing a solar system on your home or small business, this program is for you! Solarize Seattle: Central/Southeast offers an exciting solar group purchase program for residents of central and southeast… [ Keep reading ]
Seattleites of all ages have a fun way to learn how to save water around their homes. Play the Water Busters game and put your knowledge to the test. Don’t let high water bills soak you. When you play Water Busters, you find areas around the house where you can save water, money,… [ Keep reading ]
The Horizon House retirement community takes conservation seriously. Many of the 595 residents grew up in the depression era and know a thing or two about making every penny count. That ethic helped guide the community to become the greenest retirement home in the state. Working together, residents, building managers, energy efficiency… [ Keep reading ]
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, July 31. The City’s annual Trees for Neighborhoods program kicks off with applications opening to request up to FOUR free trees for your yard. Not only do you get trees, but training, ongoing support and reminders on caring for your trees, and watering bags to… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle City Light’s 2012 Annual Report is now available online, highlighting the municipally owned utility’s accomplishments for the year, starting with adoption of its first six-year Strategic Plan. “2012 was a standout year for Seattle City Light,” General Manager and CEO Jorge Carrasco said. “The Strategic Plan is a blueprint for continuing… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation, Seattle Parks Foundation, Green Seattle Partnership, EarthCorps and six corporate sponsors, including REI, have teamed up to host Love Parks Day on Friday, July 26, at Lincoln Park. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., volunteers will clean the park and remove invasive vegetation species. The goal… [ Keep reading ]
