Tag: Historic Preservation

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of the Rhodes Brothers/Heiden Building for landmark status

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of the Rhodes Brothers/Heiden Building (1925-1929 Third Avenue) located in Belltown on Wednesday, June 20 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in Seattle City Hall (600 4th Avenue, Floor L2) in the Boards & Commissions Room L2-80.

The public is invited to attend the meeting and make comments regarding the nomination. Written comments are also accepted and should be received by the Landmarks Preservation Board at the following mailing address by 3:00 p.m. on June 19:

Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board
Seattle Department of Neighborhoods
PO Box 94649
Seattle, WA 98124-4649

A copy of the Landmark Nomination is available for public review at the Central Library (1000 4th Avenue) and the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods office in Seattle City Hall, 600 4th Avenue, 4th Floor (206-684-0228). It is also posted on Department of Neighborhoods website, under the heading of “Current Nominations.”

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The Making of a Landmark: A True Story (the cartoon version)

Sometimes navigating or just understanding government process can be daunting. We get that!

That’s why we are always trying to find ways to make local government more approachable and communicate about process and policy in ways that are easier to understand.

To that end, we want to share information about our Historic Preservation program and, more specifically, landmarks.

So, we created a little comic strip called The Making of a Landmark: A True Story (the cartoon version) to help illustrate the journey of how a building, object, or structure in our city becomes a designated landmark.

ENJOY!

 

Want to learn more about our Historic Preservation program? Visit us at http://www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/programs-and-services/historic-preservation.

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Get Engaged on our Boards & Commissions

Are you age 18-29 and interested in participating in city government?

Consider joining one of our boards and commissions:

  • The Community Involvement Commission works to ensure that City departments are creating and implementing equitable engagement strategies that lead to more relevant and impactful public participation.
  • The Seattle Renters’ Commission provides information, advice, and counsel to the Mayor, Seattle City Council, and departments concerning issues and policies affecting renters.
  • The Landmarks Preservation Board assists the city with identification of potential landmarks, makes decisions on landmark designations, and makes recommendations to the City Council on landmark controls.
  • The Pioneer Square Preservation Board works to preserve, protect and enhance the historic and architectural character of Pioneer Square.

You can apply to join through the YMCA’s Get Engaged program, which places young adults ages 18-29 on City of Seattle’s public boards and commissions. Get Engaged commissioners serve a one-year term starting September each year.

Applications for the 2018-2019 cohort are now available. The deadline to apply is May 31!

Learn more about the Get Engaged program and apply at: seattleymca.org/accelerator/leadershipdevelopment/getengaged.

 

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Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of the Highland Apartments for landmark status

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of the Highland Apartments (931 11th Avenue E) in Capitol Hill on Wednesday, June 20 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in Seattle City Hall (600 4th Avenue, Floor L2) in the Boards & Commissions Room L2-80.

The public is invited to attend the meeting and make comments regarding the nomination. Written comments are also accepted and should be received by the Landmarks Preservation Board at the following mailing address by 3:00 p.m. on June 19:

Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board
Seattle Department of Neighborhoods
PO Box 94649
Seattle, WA 98124-4649

A copy of the Landmark Nomination is available for public review at the Capitol Hill Branch Library (425 Harvard Avenue East) and the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ office in Seattle City Hall, 600 4th Avenue, 4th Floor (206-684-0228). It is also posted on Department of Neighborhoods website, under the heading of “Current Nominations.”

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Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of former 1st Evangelical Church & Parsonage / Re-evaluation Counseling for landmark status

Photo courtesy of The Johnson Partnership

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of the former 1st Evangelical Church & Parsonage / Re-evaluation Counseling (719 2nd Avenue North and 165 Valley Street) located in Uptown on Wednesday, June 6 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in Seattle City Hall (600 4th Avenue, Floor L2) in the Boards & Commissions Room L2-80.

The public is invited to attend the meeting and make comments regarding the nomination. Written comments are also accepted and should be received by the Landmarks Preservation Board at the following mailing address by 3:00 p.m. on June 5:

Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board
Seattle Department of Neighborhoods
PO Box 94649
Seattle, WA 98124-4649

A copy of the Landmark Nomination is available for public review at the Queen Anne Branch Library (400 W. Garfield) and the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods office in Seattle City Hall, 600 4th Avenue, 4th Floor (206-684-0228). It is also posted on Department of Neighborhoods website, under the heading of “Current Nominations.”

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