The Real Estate Lab is planning a 4- to 6-week series of classes for CID property owners who want to get a better understanding of the redevelopment process for historic buildings. Please contact Cara at carab@scidpda.org if you are interested in learning more!Read More

We are excited to update you on some awesome developments with our Design Lab Team and their work on the Historic Alley Project! The Chinatown Historic Alley Partnership (CHAP) has been working with our design team (Nakano Associates and Framework Cultural Placemaking) and the Seattle Department of Transportation to design physical improvements for the alley. CHAP has secured funding from the Washington State Department of Transportation to repave the alley, with decorative pavers running downRead More

Celebrate Little Saigon is an annual festival hosted by the Friends of Little Saigon that brings people together to celebrate community and culture. The event showcases delicacies of Vietnam and local talent from the Vietnamese American community. New for this year: community awards to local leaders making a difference in the Vietnamese American community. Join us August 22 for amazing food, talent, games, and activities.    Read More

The CID’s Annual Dragon Fest takes place on July 11th and 12th this year. This summer festival is the largest annual Asian American celebration in the Pacific Northwest’s. Centered in the heart of Seattle’s historic Chinatown-International District, the Festival attracts more than 30,000 people over two days and features a line-up of over 30 cultural performances with everything from the spirited Chinese lion and dragon dances, to captivating martial arts demonstrations. Bounded by the iconicRead More

InterIm CDA’s upcoming affordable housing project is located at 4th Ave S and S Main St.  This 7-story building will include 96 units including studios, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom apartments, affordable to modest wage workers, plus a childcare center on the ground level. Construction is underway with completion scheduled for December 2015.  To receive more information about applying for an apartment at Hirabayashi Place, please email Cindy Huang at hirabayashi@quantumms.com.Read More