Our neighborhood is at a critical moment. As development pressures increase across our region, we continue to organize, plan, and build power to ensure that Skyway remains a place where longtime residents, families, and small businesses can remain, grow, and thrive.
As part of this work, we’re excited to invite you to the Skyway Anti-Displacement Workshop Series, a new community learning space developed in partnership with People’s Economy Lab! This series is designed to support leaders, organizations, and residents (past and present) who want to strengthen local strategies to combat displacement, make development more equitable and build shared community wealth.
Workshop #1: Building the Foundation — Understanding Community Wealth Building & the CDA Model
Event Details:
Thursday, February 26
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Skyway Resource Center: 12610 76th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
Free food, door prizes and gift cards!
This first workshop will:
- Ground us in Skyway’s anti-displacement history and current realities
-Introduce Community Wealth Building as a transformative development framework
-Break down the Community Development Association (CDA) model — role, governance, and potential
-Discuss how Skyway can leverage its CDA designation
-Share examples from communities like ours
This series is designed for anyone who is invested in Skyway’s future. No prior experience is required, just a commitment to learning together and building a stronger community.
Why this matters:
Across our nation, communities are developing new tools to prevent displacement and build local ownership and economic power. This series will help Skyway strengthen its collective vision and explore how existing tools — including the CDA designation — can support a more equitable and community-controlled future.