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
Bike Lanes on Union
Please see the link for the survey below. The survey closes May 31, 2019! Removal of parking along Union for any reason, pushes parking into the residential zones and other unintended consequences. Removal of parking also affects businesses along the corridor. It was...
Summer Training Program hosted by DIRT
As part of the Central Area Collaborative's ongoing process to become EcoDistrict certified, we look to find Climate Protection (an EcoDistrict Imperative) related trainings and projects that can help Central Area residents, businesses and developments....
An Online Tool for ADU/DADU and Backyard Cottage Planning
The Nest Design Build Team of Seattle graciously provided the Central Area Collaborative a link to an online tool which may be useful in helping residents understand more about what is possible on their own properties. Both the sites listed below provide a wealth of...
Help Defend Byrd Barr Place and the Central Area Senior Center
Dear friends: The Central Area Senior Center and Byrd Barr Place have served the vital needs of tens of thousands of seniors, working families, and students for decades. Please Councilwoman Sawant and community members next Tuesday, April 23, to build the campaign for...
Only in Seattle Award Celebration 2019
Only in Seattle Initiative Awards Celebration Thursday, March 28th Snacks (10:30 AM - 12:30 PM) Othello-UW Commons 4200 S. Othello St. Suite 117 Join us as we celebrate the City of Seattle's investment in Neighborhood Business Districts with: Mayor Jenny Durkan Karl...
The New Economy – a Seattle Foundation workshop
The New Economy in Action March 8, 2019 Doors at 8:45am, Workshop: 9am to 12:30pm Seattle Foundation 1601 5th Ave #1900, Seattle, WA 98101 Light Snacks & Coffee Optional no-host Lunch conversation to follow Register Join us for the second session of a multi-part...
Yesler Terrace – Cypress project now ready for leasing!
Vulcan’s second project in Yesler Terrace Cypress is pre-leasing to the public and there are still affordable units available! To qualify for one of the affordable units, household income needs to fall between 65% - 80% of the King County Area Median Income. Please...
Central Area Land Use Review Committee Hosts Important Meeting – 28 January @ Byrd Barr Place
The Central Area Land Use Review Committe (LURC) will host a meeting at Byrd Barr Place on 28 January 2019, 6:30 pm. This meeting will speak to two important issues for neighborhood residents. Strategies to stay in your home Redevelopment of the 2414 - 2418 E. Cherry...
A Central Area Story: A nighttime projection event
Bring your friends and family to see images, art and stories from the Central Area neighborhood. Artists Jill Freidberg, Rachel Kessler, and Inye Wokoma have created a dynamic video artwork that takes you through the sights and memories of the Central Area. Come to...
Placemaking & Placekeeping: Advancing Equitable Development in the Central District
Please join the Central Area Collaborative in it's Helping the Healing series of public outreach and awareness in the Central Area Community. Our guest is Dr. Meghan Venable-Thomas, Enterprise Community Partners. Dr. Venable-Thomas will discuss such issues as: What is...