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January Newsletter - EDI Awards, Lid I-5, Office to Residential, and More!

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Equitable Development Initiative Awards Announced
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Vivian Phillips, founder of ARTE NOIR in the Central District, speaks at ARTE NOIR on January 14, 2025. From left are OPCD Director Rico Quirindongo, César Garcia, co-founder of Lake City Collective, and Mayor Bruce Harrell. ARTE NOIR and Lake City Collective are among the many organizations to receive an EDI award this year.

Mayor Bruce Harrell announced $22 million in awards to 42 projects through the Equitable Development Initiative [ https://www.seattle.gov/opcd/current-projects/equitable-development-initiative?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] (EDI), part of the City’s effort to support property ownership among Seattle’s diverse communities in neighborhoods at high risk of displacement. This round of targeted EDI funding is intended to close critical funding gaps to move existing EDI projects toward completion, as well as capacity-building support to organizations that are still developing their plans for permanent homes in Seattle.

Watch the January 14 press conference [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&v=NSNX5HyPwuU ], courtesy of the Seattle Channel.

Click here to learn more [ https://dailyplanit.seattle.gov/mayor-harrell-announces-22-million-to-community-organizations-through-the-equitable-development-initiative/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] and see the many community organizations we are partnered with.





Photos from the EDI Funding Announcement


César Garcia and Peggy Hernández, co-founders of Lake City Collective, stand next to a model of their future Multicultural Center.



A person wearing dark clothing speaks at a podium, two people stand to their right, one person stand to their left.

Wyking Garrett of Africatown Community Land Trust (ACLT) speaks at the EDI funding announcement event at ARTE NOIR on January 14.





A person wearing glasses and dark clothing speaks. Three people to his right listen.

Sarhudine Apdalhaliem, board member of the Cham Refugees Community, speaks with OPCD and other EDI grantees at ACLT Midtown after the announcement event.



A person wearing a light colored jacket and a red head dress holds up their hand while speaking.

Hamdi Abdulle, President and CEO of African Community Housing and Development, speaks with OPCD and other EDI grantees at ACLT Midtown after the announcement event.







OPCD Updates

Lid I-5: $2.2 Million in Funding Approved

We are excited to announce the authorization of $2.2 million in state and federal funding for the next phase of the I-5 Lid project. This funding will support continued planning and move us closer to transforming the I-5 corridor into a healthy, connected, thriving space for all.

Click here to learn more [ https://dailyplanit.seattle.gov/opcd-celebrates-2-2-million-in-funding-for-i-5-lid-planning/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ].

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*Office to Residential: Sales Tax Deferral*

Our 2023 Office to Residential Call for Ideas informed several policy and code changes to encourage conversions. In December 2024 Mayor Harrell proposed to defer the 10.3% sales and use tax on the construction costs of converting commercial space to housing. 

Click here to learn more [ https://www.seattle.gov/opcd/office-to-residential?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ].

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One Seattle Plan Update: Mayor's Preferred Plan

Mayor Harrell's recommended One Seattle Comprehensive Plan Update is available and will be considered by the City Council's Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan.

Visit the committee page [ https://seattle.gov/council/issues/2025-comprehensive-plan?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] for meeting dates and learn how to make your voice heard through the process.





Upcoming Events

Lid I-5 "Defining a Vision", [ https://www.classy.org/event/beer-and-culture-x-lid-i-5/e647290?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] January 15, 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
[ http://www.seattle.gov/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]Lid I-5 "Building Partnerships" [ https://lidi5.org/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ], February 5, 5:00 p.m.
Lid I-5 "Urban Initiatives Integration" [ https://lidi5.org/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ], February 19, 5:00 p.m.

Before You Go...

OPCD Director Rico Quirindongo Named Among Seattle's Most Influential People in 2025
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Pick up the latest physical copy of Seattle Magazine to read the profile of our Director, named in the publication's annual list of Most Influential people.

Click here to see the list [ https://seattlemag.com/seattle-culture/influential-people/the-most-influential-2025/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]. The profiles for each person will be updated through February.












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