Neighborhoods in Shoreline

by Nora Smith, Shoreline Neighborhood Coordinator

Have you ever wondered who organizes the neighborhood Block Watch, orchestrates the community garage sale or keeps track of important issues such as traffic, land use or local improvements? Volunteers like you! Often this type of community organizing happens through a neighborhood group.

Top photo: Echo Lake neighbors spruce up Echo Lake Park every July – and then picnic together.  This year's event is July 20, 2010. 

When the City of Shoreline incorporated 15 years ago, it was divided into 14 neighborhoods. Volunteers create a sense of community in their neighborhoods by organizing social events, coordinating crime prevention activities, implementing projects, planning speakers and sharing information through newsletters and websites.

Center photo: Hillwood neighbors share ice cream in August.
 

Shoreline residents are invited to celebrate National Volunteer Week, April 18 – 24, by getting involved in neighborhood activities.

Bottom photo: Dishing up delicious shortcake at Richmond Beach Strawberry Festival, scheduled for May 8, 2010.

To find out what is happening in your neighborhood or how to volunteer, contact your neighborhood representative or visit your neighborhood website.

For a list of neighborhood associations, click on Neighborhoods. 

For more information about the City of Shoreline neighborhoods program, contact Neighborhood Coordinator Nora Smith at (206) 801-2253.

Photos courtesy Office of Neighborhoods.