OUR MISSION
The mission of the Central Area Collaborative is to create and sustain a framework for commercial vitality, leadership development and cultural legacy preservation that inspires and attracts investments in high-quality strategies and tools, resulting in wealth creation for historical, present, and future residents, reflective of the brilliance of a culturally diverse and respectful community.
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OUR VISION
The mission of the Central Area Collaborative is to create and sustain a framework for commercial vitality, leadership development and cultural legacy preservation that inspires and attracts investments in high-quality strategies and tools, resulting in wealth creation for historical, present, and future residents, reflective of the brilliance of a culturally diverse and respectful community.
OUR MISSION
TO ENSURE THE COMMERCIAL VITALITY OF THE CENTRAL AREA
OUR VISION
THE CENTRAL AREA AS A THRIVING ECONOMIC AND CULTURALLY VIBRANT COMMUNITY
OUR VALUES
ALIGNMENT
COLLABORATION
COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY
TRANSPARENCY
OUR GOALS
As the Central Area Collaborative, we measure our success based on our ability to contribute to a thriving Central Area community. We are committed to ensuring that all community and collaborative members, partners, and supporters have confidence in our direction and understand the opportunities to support this work.
Five goals were identified through a multistage process of garnering input from community stakeholders. These goals help to focus our efforts, activate our mission, and manifest our vision.
GOAL I
Align ongoing commercial development in the central area with community input.
GOAL II
Establish, retain, and grow independent, micro, and small businesses in the central area.
GOAL III
Increase job training and social services for special populations living and working in the central area.
GOAL IV
Develop a thriving, high-quality, and educational food ecosystem reflective of African diaspora.
GOAL V
Establish the central area as an African American arts and cultural center.
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OUR LATEST NEWS
23rd Avenue and Jackson Construction Update
Attached are the latest community construction news for the 23rd Avenue and Jackson St corridor. 23rd Ave & Jackson Construction Bulletin May 2018 5.2.2018...
Central Area Collaborative pursues EcoDistrict Certification for Central Area Red Lined neighborhoods
The Central Area Collaborative looks to use the Portland, OR based EcoDistricts models as a mean to organize and frame all of the great works individual organizations, groups, non-profits and social services provide the Central Area community. The Central Area...
Central Area Collaborative is looking for someone to fill a new position – Community Construction Navigator
COMMUNITY CONSTRUCTION NAVIGATOR – POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT We’re Hiring! Interested in helping shape how our community is engaged in Central Area construction projects? Community Construction Navigator Position The Central Area Collaborative, through funding provided by...
Central Area Collaborative joins Mayor Jenny A. Durkan and Deputy Mayor Shefali Ranganathan for a conversation around climate action and environmental justice.
Members of the Environmental Justice Committee and other equity and environmental stakeholders participated in an open forum roundtable event to discuss community led concerns and potential solutions for the mayors staff to investigate. Our proposed suggestions ...
Seattle Vocational Institute study’s the future with community help
Community Input needed SVI provides important educational and workforce development opportunities to a high need population. However, SVI faces significant challenges related to its physical building, enrollment, and finances. SVI is one of the programs of Seattle...
Liberty Bank Building Update
More great news from the Liberty Bank Building Project... Liberty Bank Flyer For more information on this project follow the link: Liberty Bank Building...
Design Guidelines coming to the Central Area
The Central Area Neighborhood Design Guidelines Coalition, met with the Planning, Land Use and Zoning Committee on 21 March 2018, to speak to the adoption of Central Area Neighborhood Design Guidelines. Additionally, introduced is the creation of a new Design Review...
Central Area Metro Routes 4 and 48 change for 1 year!
This spring, both routes will move from 23rd Avenue S to Martin LutherKing Jr. Way S between S Jackson Street and Rainier Avenue S. Please let the Central Area Collaborative know how this affects your commuting time and transportation needs in general. Metro Flyer...
Central Area Collaborative – A member of the City’s Environmental Justice Committee
On 26 and 27 February, the central area collaborative participated in the City's Environmental Justice Committee Retreat. The retreat provides a chance to re-energize for the great works needed in the coming...
Community Meeting with the Design Team for the Pratt Fine Arts Redevelopment
The Central Area Land Use Committee is presenting a Community Meeting for the Pratt Fine Arts Project. 2018-03-21 Pratt Community Meeting WHO IS THE CA LURC? We are a community group composed of residents, some of us with experience in the building industry, striving...