https://southseattleemerald.org/community/2026/06/30/georgetown-steam-plant-reopens-possibilities-for-duwamish-valley-community https://media.assettype.com/southseattleemerald/2026-06-29/q7ofjvzg/2024.09.22-Georgetown-Steam-Plant-by-Syris-Valentine-1644-brtn.jpg In recent years, the Georgetown Steam Plant has hosted science fairs, art festivals, and environmental conferences. In the future, it could become part of a "community campus" with a resilience hub for the neighborhood's residents. https://media.assettype.com/southseattleemerald/2026-06-29/6qts8rvt/2024.09.22-Georgetown-Steam-Plant-by-Syris-Valentine-1752.jpeg The coal-powered Georgetown Steam Plant was built in 1906 and put into operation in 1907. Today, free tours and open houses are available to the public, and the plant hosts events throughout the year. https://media.assettype.com/southseattleemerald/2026-06-29/ih2pgap0/2024.09.22-Georgetown-Steam-Plant-by-Syris-Valentine-1789-tilt.jpeg Solar arrays set up outside the Georgetown Steam Plant. https://media.assettype.com/southseattleemerald/2026-06-29/n44lmvss/2024.09.22-Georgetown-Steam-Plant-by-Syris-Valentine-1692.jpeg Visitors share their ideas about a circular economy at the King County Re+ booth during an event at the Georgetown Steam Plant. southseattleemerald en 2026-06-30T14:15:00.000Z Georgetown Steam Plant Reopens Possibilities for Duwamish Valley Community Environment, Environmental Justice, Georgetown, Duwamish Valley, Georgetown Steam Plant, Duwamish River Superfund, climate resilience hub, community-led development, Georgetown Steam Plant CDA, Equinox Studios, Sam Farrazaino, Seattle City Light, historic South Seattle landmarks https://southseattleemerald.org/voices/2026/06/30/opinion-seattle-residents-could-lose-a-key-check-on-environmental-reviews https://media.assettype.com/southseattleemerald/2024-09-09/jmlghsem/DJI_0277.jpg Aerial drone view of Rainier Beach, facing downtown. southseattleemerald en 2026-06-30T14:00:00.000Z OPINION | Seattle Residents Could Lose a Key Check on Environmental Reviews Voices, Opinion, Environment, Seattle City Council, Land Use, Affordable Housing, Seattle CB 121215, SEPA appeals Seattle, environmental review appeals, Land Use and Sustainability Committee, Councilmember Eddie Lin, Seattle zoning decisions, Seattle Hearing Examiner, Central District Seattle, Rainier Beach, South Park Seattle, Delridge Seattle https://southseattleemerald.org/news/2026/06/29/community-passageways-will-cut-13-staff-in-rainier-beach-this-summer-when-city-contract-ends https://media.assettype.com/southseattleemerald/2026-06-27/pq4beo73/2026-06.23-Community-Passageways-City-Hall-by-Josh-Cohen.jpg Community Passageways staff, student participants, and community members gather at Seattle City Hall on June 23 before urging Seattle City Council to renew funding for Rainier Beach work. southseattleemerald en 2026-06-29T16:00:00.000Z Community Passageways Will Cut 13 Staff in Rainier Beach This Summer When City Contract Ends News, Josh Cohen