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Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · 2:00 PM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee passed resolutions designating the Georgetown and Columbia-Hillman City neighborhoods as Arts and Cultural Districts, which will support arts programming and cultural activities in those areas. The committee also received an information briefing on proposed changes to the Social Housing Developer Charter but took no action on that item.

Key Decisions

  • Arts and Cultural District - Georgetown neighborhood Passed
  • Arts and Cultural District - Columbia-Hillman City neighborhood Passed
  • Social Housing Developer Charter Changes Heard in Committee (informational only)
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Agenda

  1. This meeting also constitutes a meeting of the City Council, provided that the meeting shall be conducted as a committee meeting under the Council Rules and Procedures, and Council action shall be limited to committee business.
  2. Please Note: Times listed are estimated
  3. Call To Order
  4. Approval of the Agenda
  5. Public Comment
  6. Items of Business
  7. 1. A resolution creating an Arts and Cultural District in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle.
    Resolution (Res)
    Action: adopt Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council adopt the Resolution (Res).

  8. 2. A resolution creating an Arts and Cultural District in the Columbia Hillman City neighborhood of Seattle.
    Resolution (Res)
    Action: adopt Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council adopt the Resolution (Res).

  9. 3. Social Housing Developer Charter Changes
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  10. Adjournment