9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Pike Place Market
Covering nine-acres and attracting nine million visitors each year, The Pike Place Market is the soul of Seattle and one of the greatest public markets in the world. Since August 17, 1907, residents and tourists have flocked here to experience a feast for the senses and shop for an incredible diversity of products. Helping to make up the market experience are local farmers, craftspeople, businesspeople and performers. The Market is also home to 500 residents, most of whom are low-income seniors. And it offers services to the local population—a senior center, food bank, medical clinic and childcare center. Walk through the market and learn more about the passion and commitment of those that saved the Market from demolition in the 1960s; discuss the role of an authentic working market in our local economy; and visit the organizations providing services to the underserved residents of the neighborhood.
2:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Capitol Hill Arts District
Small- and mid-size arts organizations can be the lifeblood of a city’s civic life. These organizations can easily pivot upon opportunity, thrive on entrepreneurship and create innovation. On this tour, visit several of Seattle’s spunky arts organizations in a neighborhood dubbed one of the hippest in America by Utne Reader . Our tour culminates with a session on philanthropy as a creative act—giving is a creative process that mirrors an artistic process. Both hunt for novelty and surprise; both depend on conversation
with other artists/philanthropists; both hope to inspire and move people to action; both have real life skills beyond the specific discipline. This tour includes the Northwest Film Forum, a new independent film center; Velocity Dance Studio, the center of Seattle’s contemporary dance scene; and Richard Hugo House, a literary arts center and community space.
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Seattle’s Chinatown – International District
Nestled just south of downtown, Seattle’s Chinatown–International District was settled and developed by Asian Pacific Americans in the late 1800s. This is the only area in the continental United States where Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, African American and Vietnamese settled together and built one neighborhood. Fueled by continuous immigration and development, this district is growing and changing. As development encroaches—two new sports stadiums, a business district and new construction—the community is trying to preserve the District’s historic heritage, affordable housing and services for their residents. This tour will demonstrate how public-private partnerships have helped preserve the cultural and ethnic characteristics of the Chinatown–International District. The ongoing projects contribute to the continued development of
the neighborhood as a viable and safe community for its residents, businesses and visitors. We’ll visit the Wing Luke Asian Museum and the Northwest American Asian Theatre to discuss the cultural
aspects of the neighborhood. Then, we’ll take a walking tour of the District, visiting the International District Village Square to learn more about the social service agencies, affordable family housing, community center, gymnasium and library.
2:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Recreating Public Housing – The Hope VI Program
The Hope VI Program is transforming the nation’s most distressed public housing projects. But it’s more than just a housing development program. Hope VI also aims to revitalize communities through community building activities. We’ll visit two Hope VI projects in Southeast Seattle, home to one of Northwest’s most diverse communities. See how the Seattle Housing Authority, the City of Seattle, foundations, community agencies and members have joined forces to create a unique blend of mixed-use housing and community resources. The New Holly neighborhood project,
now complete, is a new mixed-income community. Rainier Vista is in the end stages of transformation. Learn how these projects have affected low-income families, nonprofit organizations and the communities around them.
*Space is limited. Tickets for the site visits are free but required and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the conference registration desk.
Sunday, September 18
7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Monday, September 19
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 20
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September
21 7:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Sunday, September 18
2:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Monday, September 19
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 20
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
