Business Improvement Areas are critical placemaking partners to our office: as a community-driven means of allocating resources and services for business districts, they are created and managed by the local businesses and property owners who fund them. Everyone in the district contributes their fair share, and the collected funds are… [ Keep reading ]
Many things contribute to the unique character or a neighborhood: the local shops and restaurants, annual events, and the special landmarks. In many Seattle neighborhoods, Business Improvement Areas are often the on-the-ground support maintaining those special qualities. There are 11 BIAs in Seattle, each formed by local businesses and organizations… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s University District is a vibrant area full of opportunity. Anchored by the University of Washington, the neighborhood is home to long-standing businesses, innovative ventures, and cultural spaces. Through the Request for Proposals process, we’re looking for an experienced and visionary organization to serve as the program manager for the… [ Keep reading ]
Through a Request for Proposals (RFP) process, OED is investing $1.2 million in the Only in Seattle Initiative to support community driven economic development projects with a focus on racial equity and social justice. Neighborhood-based nonprofit organizations who support local small businesses and communities can apply for grants up to $200,000 to fund projects that help build community partnerships, provide resources to local businesses and strengthen neighborhoods throughout Seattle.
