Over 70 local residents attended the Seattle Green Spaces Coalition Keep This Land in Public Hands Informational Open House on March 22nd at Sunset Hill Community Association Clubhouse. Groundswell NW and TreePac.org hosted the event. The…MORE
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Mayor Murray announces goal of 20,000 affordable housing units
Thu, 03/26/15
Mayor Ed Murray today directed the Housing Affordability and Livability Advisory Committee to meet his new goal for both income-restricted affordable and market-rate units to be created over the coming decade.
Mayor Murray asked the…MORE
Mayor, City Light announce “Operation LED” program to distribute up to 370,000 energy efficient light bulbs
Wed, 03/25/15
Every residential customer of Seattle City Light can now get a free, energy efficient LED light bulb through the utility’s Operation LED campaign.
Mayor Ed Murray kickstarted the campaign in the Chinatown International District today,…MORE
Ballard groups discuss plans for City's NMF grant funds
Tue, 03/24/15
Last week the City awarded 29 community groups $544,761 in match- funds for neighborhood projects. Two groups from Ballard were beneficiaries: Ballard Chamber of Commerce and Ballard P-patch.
The Ballard Chamber of Commerce received $15,…MORE
Groundswell NW annual meeting and civic social set for March 24
Mon, 03/23/15
This year, we'll be highlighting the findings from the Ballard Open Space Plan and looking to you to spark future parks, public art, gardens, green space connectors and habitat in Northwest Seattle. Because you are a mover and shaker in this…MORE
Ballard Development: Two subdivisions granted; Comment on Shoreline Master Plan amendment proposals
Mon, 03/23/15
The Department of Planning and Development has announced two decisions for land use applications in Ballard. Both applications were for subdivisions. Appeals for these decisions must be received by the Hearing Examiner no later than 4/6/2015. The…MORE
Ballard Crime Watch: Housecleaner startled by break-in; burglar makes off with chandelier
Mon, 03/23/15
Heavy-duty door no match for ravenous thief with lust for chandeliers On March 7, Seattle Police responded to a burglary at a home located on the 8500 block of 15th Avenue Northwest. The complainant checked on his property that morning and found…MORE
City awards $544,000 in matching funds for neighborhood projects
Fri, 03/20/15
Today the City announced $544,761 in matching funds to support neighborhood-initiated projects across the city of Seattle. Twenty-nine community groups received awards from the Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF) for projects as diverse as youth…MORE
City aims to protect industrial lands, asks public for feedback
Thu, 03/19/15
“One of the things that makes Ballard such a great neighborhood is its mix of uses. Obviously we have a great hub urban village, a neighborhood business district, a real interesting industrial area and a thriving residential area,” said Nathan…MORE
At Large in Ballard: Barter Dance
Wed, 03/18/15
By Peggy Sturdivant
Last spring a woman returned books at the Ballard Library but went home with homemade pickles and jam. By choosing the return slot in the lobby she got pulled into the Backyard Barter dance. Last year she happened upon…MORE
