Overcoming Challenges & Building Opportunities Together
2021 Duwamish Valley Program Update & Progress Report  By Alberto J. Rodríguez (OSE) & David W. Goldberg (OPCD)  It is no secret the last couple of years have been extremely challenging. But, due to the incredible grit, [...]
Posted May. 13
Seattle Confirms Six Members to the Urban Forestry Commission
The City of Seattle set the bold goal of achieving 30% tree canopy cover by 2037 to increase the environmental, social, and economic benefits trees bring to Seattle residents. The Urban Forestry Commission (UFC) is composed of thirteen members, six [...]
Posted May. 12
Fresh, from-scratch meals with local ingredients are happening at a Seattle school near you 
School food heroes at Seattle Public Schools (SPS) Culinary Services are bringing exciting changes to school food programs! Led by director Aaron Smith and District Executive Chef Emme Collins and informed by feedback and input from youth leadership, [...]
Posted May. 09
New Resources: Understanding Your Building’s Path to Carbon Neutral
Buildings are one of the largest and fastest growing sources of climate pollution in Seattle, responsible for more than one-third of our greenhouse gas emissions. These emissions pollute our air, accelerate climate change, and harm people’s health [...]
Posted May. 02
Fresh Bucks 2021 Report Highlights 12,100 Seattle Households Served, $5.6M in Benefits Distributed 
The Fresh Bucks program, administered by the Office of Sustainability and Environment, has released its 2021 Impact Brief.   Fresh Bucks served as a critical resource during the ongoing pandemic, serving 12,100 Seattle households with $5.6 [...]
Posted Apr. 14