Many City and State Agencies have already created programs that make it easy to take on small-scale greening projects in your neighborhood. Below is a list of links to the sites that describe these programs or provide more information on how to get started.
City of Seattle ReLeaf
This City of Seattle Initiative has a goal of increasing Seattle's tree canopy.
Trees for Neighborhoods -This great program helps residents learn how to plant and care for trees and on top of that provides FREE TREES to selected applicants.
Seattle Department of Transportation
Street Use Frequently Asked Questions- SDOT's one stop shop for answering questions regarding street use.
Street Use Permits - The necessary permiting for improving Seattle Department of Transportation street and ally ways in the neighborhood.
Street Use Permits: Gardening in Planting Strips - The rules and permits involved in gardening in a planting strip that is a Seattle Department of Transportation right-of-way.
Street Use Permits: Hosting a Block Party - Interested in hosting a block party? Check here first.
Tree Planting Program - Apply here to request a new tree in your neighborhood.
Seattle Public Utilities
Growing Food in Planting Strips - Information on growing vegetables safely in planting strips.
Seattle Parks & Recreation
Parks Use Permits - Reserve or schedule the use of a Parks Department facility.
Seattle Department of Neighborhoods
Neighborhood Service Centers - These "little city halls" are where you can go to find information about Seattle services and programs.