The Department of Neighborhoods works to bring government closer to the residents of Seattle by engaging them in civic participation; helping them become empowered to make positive contributions to their communities; and by involving more of Seattle's underrepresented residents, including communities of color and immigrants, in civic discourse, processes, and opportunities.

Updates and Highlights

The "Daily Green" Lists Seattle as the #1 City for Urban Gardening
Click here to read the article.

Department of Neighborhoods launches new event calendar
Dozens of events serving our neighborhoods appear on the DON events calendar, and you can submit your own neighborhood events to the calendar!

Program evaluation for the P-Patch Community Garden Program is complete

• Read about the program and recommendations.