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Community Programs
SCIDPDA programs preserve the cultural traditions of the ethnically-diverse Chinatown International District while enhancing the quality of life for neighborhood residents, workers, and visitors. Through a variety of community programs, SCIDPDA helps keep the neighborhood clean and safe, promotes economic vitality and smart growth, and provides the critical neighborhood resources to maintain a healthy community.
What's New
Sue Taoka to Leave Legacy as a Leader in the Revitalization of the Chinatown ID
We are sad to announce that after 14 years of leadership and service Executive Director Sue Taoka is leaving the SCIDpda for new opportunities in urban development... Read more
The Mayor's “Livable South Downtown”
In May, the Mayor released his “Livable South Downtown” Draft Land Use Recommendations for neighborhoods that include Chinatown ID and Little Saigon... Read more
SCIDpda Seeks Executive Director
The SCIDpda is currently seeking a new Executive Director... Read more
Check Out Legacy House's New Website!
Legacy House's new website, Read more
Fun at the Races Puts Chinatown ID in the Winner’s Circle!
Thanks to your support, Fun at the Races raised $100,000 to support our work to revitalize our neighborhood!
Our four focus areas include 1) Development and management of affordable housing and commercial/retail space; 2) Programs and Services; 3) Community Development; and 4) Neighborhood Involvement... Read more
Neighborhood Youth Bridge the Generation Gap
Through a unique partnership with International District Housing Alliance's (IDHA) Wilderness Inner-city Leadership Development (WILD) program, community youth have begun visiting Legacy House every Wednesday to play board games, socialize, and do arts and crafts with our residents... Read more
Thank You Cathay Bank Foundation!
We thank Cathay Bank Foundation for awarding us a $10,000 grant in support of our work to “preserve, promote and develop the Chinatown ID as a vibrant community and unique ethnic neighborhood”... Read more
SCIDpda Leaders Join Nationwide Effort to Strengthen AAPI Community Development
SCIDpda leadership staff and council members recently attended The National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development (National CAPACD) Convention... Read more
WaMu Awards $40,000 to SCIDpda - Thank You!
We thank WaMu for awarding us a $40,000 general operating grant supporting our work to "preserve, promote and develop the Chinatown ID as a vibrant community and unique ethnic neighborhood"... Read more
New Central Rehab Project in the News
"Loan package jump-starts renovation"
Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) - July 13, 2007, by Jeanne Lang Jones, Staff Writer
The New Central Hotel at 657 S... Read more
