Archive for 'Sustainability'
A new Strategic Plan for Seattle City Light
Mayor Mike McGinn and a group of business leaders endorsed a strategic plan for Seattle City Light today that is designed to guide operations, investments and rates at the municipally owned utility. “Seattle City Light’s low-cost, reliable electricity is a significant driver for our economy. It’s one of the biggest reasons businesses[More]
Posted: May 7th, 2012 under Budget, Mayor McGinn, Sustainability.
Touring the Lighting Design Lab
Recently we had the pleasure of a visit to Seattle by Nancy Sutley, Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality, and a top environment advisor to President Obama. We took the opportunity to show off some of the innovative work Seattle is doing with energy efficiency technologies and infrastructure. Together[More]
Posted: May 4th, 2012 under Sustainability, Technology.
Transit Master Plan: momentum continues to build for rail transit
Mayor Mike McGinn today signed legislation approving the Transit Master Plan. McGinn first announced the work to update the Transit Master Plan in May 2010, a decision driven by the need to better connect Seattle neighborhoods with high-quality transit, including expanded rail transit. “What I hear from the people of Seattle is[More]
Posted: April 25th, 2012 under Jobs, Sustainability, Transportation.
Earth Day in Seattle
This Sunday marks the 42nd annual Earth Day. Our City departments are hosting and participating in dozens of events all around the city. It's a great opportunity to get out of the house on a beautiful weekend and give back to our natural environment by volunteering or simply celebrating. Check out the[More]
Posted: April 20th, 2012 under Community Engagement, Mayor McGinn, Sustainability.
Connecting Seattle to New Opportunities in Chongqing
Last week I returned from a short trip to Chongqing and Beijing, where I led a delegation of over 50 business and community leaders from Seattle to meet with companies and school officials to discuss areas of mutual cooperation, and to honor the longstanding sister-city relationship between our two cities. My trip,[More]
Posted: April 5th, 2012 under Education, Jobs, Mayor McGinn, Sustainability.
Two City Programs named “Health Champions” by the CDC
Thanks to the Communities Putting Prevention to Work grant, we’ve been working on providing healthy food for all through our Farm to Table and Healthy Foods Here programs. Along with 16 other partnerships or organizations, these two standout programs were recently recognized as "Health Champions” by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control[More]
Posted: April 2nd, 2012 under Community Engagement, Health, Mayor McGinn, Sustainability.
Safe Routes to School VISTA position in Southeast Seattle
How did you get to school when you were growing up? Did you walk (uphill both ways)? Growing up in the Spokane Valley, I mostly walked to school with my older sister and brother. I remember every step of the way to and from school--which kids lived on the route, different trees,[More]
Posted: February 22nd, 2012 under Education, Health, Mayor McGinn, Public Safety, Sustainability, Transportation.
University of Washington leads the way in sustainability
Yesterday students, faculty and community members gathered at the University of Washington for a summit to celebrate the UW's work to make their campus more sustainable and learn about how to get involved. The event featured exhibitions from student groups and sustainability non-profits, speakers from throughout the environmental community including Mayor McGinn,[More]
Posted: October 27th, 2011 under Mayor McGinn, Sustainability.
Food Day 2011: King County and Seattle issue rare joint proclamation
Yesterday was the first annual Food Day. This national effort consisted of over 2000 events in 50 states. In our region, King County Executive Dow Constantine, Mayor Mike McGinn, and both the King County and Seattle City Council signed a food day proclamation declaring October 24th to be Food Day. [caption id="attachment_6068"[More]
Posted: October 25th, 2011 under Health, Mayor McGinn, Sustainability.
Brooks Sports and Skanska bring 300 new jobs to Seattle
Today we welcomed Brooks Sports, Inc as they announced that they would be moving their corporate offices to 3400 Stone Way. The move will bring 300 new jobs to Seattle and provide a new influx of shoppers and diners to local businesses in Fremont and Wallingford. The new building, being constructed by[More]
Posted: October 20th, 2011 under Jobs, Mayor McGinn, Sustainability.