On Saturday, October 1, the Parks Department and community partners officially broke ground on the Rainier Beach Urban Farm, which will transform the seven acres of the former Atlantic City Nursery into a working organic urban farm and demonstration wetlands restoration site. The Parks Department nursery was closed in January, 2010. Seattle Tilth and the [...]
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October 19, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Godden, News Releases
Seattle City Council to hold second 2012 budget public hearing on Wednesday, October 26 at 5:30 p.m.
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What: Seattle City Council public hearing
When: Wednesday, October 26, 5:30 p.m. public hearing (5 p.m. Sign-in)
Where: Seattle City Hall, Council Chambers, Second Floor, 600 Fourth Ave, Seattle 98104
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October 19, 2011January 6, 2023News Releases
District Energy a Key Step for the Climate and Our Economy
District energy systems are one of the most effective ways to provide affordable and clean energy for heating and hot water. Generating energy in a central location and distributing it to nearby areas is much more efficient than having separate heating units in each building. Seattle is one of the fortunate cities around the world [...]
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October 18, 2011January 6, 2023News Releases
Looking back on Land Use as Service
I can’t believe it’s the fourth quarter of the year already. As usual the year is flying by. It’s a little startling to realize I have just two and a half months left as chair of the Council’s Committee on the Built Environment – COBE, perhaps known to normal people as the land use committee. [...]
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October 17, 2011January 6, 2023News Releases
Healthy Communities Guidelines Added to Countywide Planning Policies
The King County Growth Management Planning Council (GMPC) has adopted the set of Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs) that will guide King County and its 39 cities in their Comprehensive Plan updates. One new element: a set of guidelines developed by the Board of Health that emphasize healthy eating and active living (HEAL). The “Healthy Communities [...]
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October 13, 2011January 6, 2023News Releases
Carbon Neutral Blog Post 14 – Council Adopts Carbon Neutral Goal, Workplan
On Monday, October 3, the Seattle City Council unanimously approved Resolution 31312, endorsing a path toward reducing Seattle's net greenhouse gas emissions level to zero by 2050. Section 1 of the resolution resolves that the "City adopts the following climate protection and adaptation goals:
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October 12, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata, News Releases
Join Seattle City Councilmembers Sally J. Clark and Nick Licata at the Office of Economic Development’s City Business Casual networking event
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Seattle City Councilmembers Sally J. Clark and Nick Licata will join other City and community representatives, business-savvy city staff, business owners and advocates for a night of introductions and idea-sharing. More details can be found on the City Business Casual webpage.
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October 10, 2011January 6, 2023News Releases
Seattle City Council launches district energy system development
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Today, the Council unanimously adopted Resolution 31329, supporting the efforts of the Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) to create a framework for a district energy system for the First Hill/Yesler Terrace area.
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October 10, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Rasmussen, News Releases
City and County Councilmembers encourage residents to attend this week’s SR 99 open house meetings
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EVENT DATE: Monday, October 10, 2011
6 p.m. - open house
6:30 p.m. - remarks
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October 7, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Harrell, News Releases
Community technology projects receive $320,000 in grants
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Earlier this week, the Seattle City Council approved $320,000 in matching funds to support 23 community technology projects across the City. The grants awarded will provide vital resources for youth and families, immigrants and refugees, seniors, people with disabilities, and job seekers...