“The world will step aside for a community that knows where it is going. South Seattle is home to many great neighborhoods and is the place I’ve called home my entire life. Great and healthy neighborhoods are walkable with thriving small businesses, great schools, transit, and parks. An active neighborhood is good for our health, the environment, our seniors and helps improve public safety.”
— Bruce Harrell
Seattle City Council Member
“In Mayor Murray’s vision for Seattle, he describes a safe city, an affordable city, a vibrant city, an interconnected city and a city that fosters innovation. All of this holds true for our neighborhoods. Our neighborhoods are unique and culturally rich places with a diversity of businesses, families and opportunities to connect and grow together.”
— Brian Surratt
Director of the Office of Economic Development, City of Seattle
“Chinatown International District is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Seattle. Its physical layout is walkable with large streets, and good lighting. It has a good mix of businesses. Unlike Lake Union, people get out quickly after work. People who live here or do business here, get engaged and involved. People here care about their neighborhood. We have pride and like to invest here. We have diverse organizations like the PDA and BIA to help showcase events, products, and services of the community.”
— I-Muin Liu
Owner of Eastern Cafe and Oasis Tea Zone
“A neighborhood which is vibrant is grounded in the belief that there is affordable residential housing, commercial services, and retail which meet needs of the residents, and community space which fosters cohesiveness and a sense of belonging. Residents of the neighborhood will share the same values and desire for diversity in ethnicity and economic status.”
— Wayne Lau
Executive Director, Rainier Valley Community Development Fund
“LIHI built Cheryl Chow Court and Ernestine Anderson Place as affordable housing for seniors. Under construction is Abbey Lincoln Court, 68 affordable apartments for families at 2020 S. Jackson. Let’s keep Seattle’s neighborhoods diverse and affordable.”
— Sharon Lee
Executive Director, Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI)