Residents Encouraged To Apply For Traffic Calming Measures On Vancouver Roads (Photo)
-01/28/25
Vancouver, Wash. -- Community members are invited to submit traffic concerns and champion project locations for possible selection through the 2025 Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program to help slow traffic and increase street safety in local neighborhoods. The program will award approximately $300,000 for traffic calming projects this year.
Community members interested in pursuing a traffic calming project for their neighborhood street must apply online by Friday, Feb. 28.
After the open application period, the program team will work through the program's competitive evaluation process and notify project proponents of the final project selection in early Fall. Project locations are evaluated and ranked based on speed, volume, sidewalks, bike/mobility lanes and collision history.
This program supports the City's Strategic Plan and core values for livability, community relationships, distinct neighborhoods and transportation/mobility. Past projects have included signing and surface striping, speed cushions/tables, radar feedback signs and street trees. Learn about past projects on the City's Traffic Calming StoryMap.
More information about Vancouver's Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program, guidelines, details and requirements can be found at cityofvancouver.us/TrafficCalmingProgram.
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Vancouver USA Arts And Music Festival Announces Call For Vendors And Performers (Photo)
-01/27/25
Vancouver, Wash. -- Artists, creative makers and performers are invited to participate in the Vancouver USA Arts & Music Festival, July 31 -- Aug. 3 in Vancouver, Washington. Applications are now open for community stage performers and vendor booths for visual artists and creative makers. Artists of all genres and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA and the City of Vancouver present the festival.
Call for art vendors and creative makers
Vendor booth applications are open to artists and creative makers who wish to sell original artwork and handcrafted goods on the festival grounds Aug. 1-3. There is no fee to apply. If selected, booth fees vary by size.
Call for performing artists
Musicians, dancers, storytellers and performing artists of all genres are encouraged to apply and be featured on the festival's outdoor community stage. Professional audio-visual support and stage management is provided. There is no fee to apply, selected performing artists will be compensated.
Located in historic Esther Short Park (605 Esther Street), the Vancouver Arts & Music Festival features award-winning musicians, visual artists and performers from Vancouver, the region and worldwide. The four-day event hosts multiple stages, pop-up galleries, dance performances, family activities and food vendors. Each festival day culminates in an outstanding symphonic performance from the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA.
The call for art vendors and performers is open through Feb. 12, selected applicants will be notified by March 31. Apply at www.vancouverartsandmusicfestival.com.
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City To Distribute $9.5 Million In Affordable Housing Fund Grants In 2025 (Photo)
-01/21/25
Vancouver, Wash. – On Monday, Jan. 27, the City will open its online application for up to $9.5 million in Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) dollars to support developers, nonprofits and other housing providers whose projects create permanently affordable homes and address homelessness for households with low-income in Vancouver. Funding applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed quarterly to provide increased flexibility and timely support for housing projects.
The City’s AHF is used to support projects or programs that:
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Build and preserve affordable housing
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Offer temporary shelter for people experiencing homelessness
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Provide rental assistance and services to help prevent eviction or access rental units
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Help homeowners or homebuyers with low-income
Funding will support projects benefiting households earning below 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for rental housing and households earning below 80% of the AMI for homeownership opportunities; 50% of AMI for a family of four is $59,000 and 80% of AMI is $94,400.
An optional information session for prospective grant applicants will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22 on Microsoft Teams. RSVP to hayley.woodbridge@cityofvancouver.us. This session will be recorded and available online after the event.
About Vancouver’s Affordable Housing Fund
Since 2016, the City’s AHF has supported Vancouver's people with very low incomes through affordable housing development, rental assistance, home ownership assistance, and homelessness services. In 2023, Vancouver voters approved Proposition 3, a replacement property tax levy that increased the AHF’s funding from $6 to $10 million annually through 2033.
Since 2016, AHF investments have resulted in the construction or preservation of 1,132 rental housing units (1,025 restricted to people with low incomes) and 399 rental housing units for people previously experiencing homelessness. In 2024, the first year since Proposition 3’s passage, AHF investments resulted in:
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121 households receiving rental assistance
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38 shelter beds for the unhoused through ongoing operational funding
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Two projects are currently under construction, anticipated to provide 47 affordable units
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A $1 million award to support homeownership opportunities for people with low to moderate incomes kicked off, supporting its first homebuyer
Learn more about all AHF projects on the Affordable Housing Fund investments dashboard.
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Celebrate Love At The 2025 Family Valentine’s Ball In Vancouver (Photo)
-01/08/25
Vancouver, Wash. – The highly anticipated annual Family Valentine’s Ball is back for 2025, offering a fun-filled evening of celebration for families and friends. This year’s event will be held on two dates: Friday, Feb. 7, and Saturday, Feb. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Historic Hangar at Pearson Air Museum (1115 E. Fifth Street).
The Family Valentine’s Ball welcomes guests of all ages to an exciting evening filled with dancing, delicious food, memorable photos, and fun activities, all in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate love and create lasting memories with the special children in your life.
Tickets for the event are $20 for Vancouver residents and $23 for non-residents; advanced purchase is required. Everyone attending the dance must have a ticket, and children ages 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult. To secure your spot, purchase your tickets at www.cityofvancouver.us/events or call 360-487-7100.
Scholarships that cover 50% of the ticket cost are available to eligible Vancouver households for children ages 18 and under. For more information and to apply, visit www.cityofvancouver.us/scholarship or visit Firstenburg or Marshall community centers.
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City Seeks Volunteer To Serve On Transportation And Mobility Commission (Photo)
-01/08/25
Vancouver, Wash. – The City of Vancouver is now seeking community members who use public transit to apply for one opening on the Transportation and Mobility Commission. Applications are due by Friday, Feb. 7.
The Transportation and Mobility Commission advises City Council and staff on transportation and mobility-related projects, programs and policies. It also provides ongoing feedback and guidance on the implementation of Citywide transportation policy and the City’s Transportation System Plan.
Membership eligibility and requirements
For full board details, including term information and meeting times, visit http://www.cityofvancouver.us/boards.
How to apply
Visit www.cityofvancouver.us/boards to apply online. For questions or to request the application in other languages or formats, please contact the City’s Boards and Commissions Coordinator by mail at Vancouver City Hall, P.O. Box 1995, Vancouver, WA 98668-1995, by phone at 360-487-8600 (WA Relay 711) or by email at bc_coordinator@cityofvancouver.us.
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City Seeks Volunteers To Serve On Parking Advisory Committee (Photo)
-01/07/25
Vancouver, Wash.– The City of Vancouver is now seeking applicants to fill four openings on the Parking Advisory Committee. Applications are due by Friday, Feb. 7.
The Parking Advisory Committee advises the City on parking policy and program implementation.
Membership eligibility and requirements
- Must be a City resident
- Candidates who represent either residential or business interests in Vancouver’s downtown core
- Current openings are for one mid-term position beginning Feb. 27, 2025 and expiring July 1, 2027, and three full-term positions beginning April 19, 2025 and expiring April 18, 2029
For full board details, including meeting times, visit http://www.cityofvancouver.us/boards.
How to apply
Visit www.cityofvancouver.us/boards to apply online. For questions or to request the application in other languages or formats, please contact the City’s Boards and Commissions Coordinator by mail at Vancouver City Hall, P.O. Box 1995, Vancouver, WA 98668-1995, by phone at 360-487-8600 (WA Relay 711), or by email at bc_coordinator@cityofvancouver.us.
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City Seeks Volunteers To Serve On Vancouver Housing Authority Board (Photo)
-01/07/25
Vancouver, Wash.– The City of Vancouver is now seeking applicants to fill one opening on the Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) Board of Commissioners. Applications are due by Friday, Feb. 7.
This six-member volunteer board sets policy for the operation of the VHA’s low-income rental housing assistance programs and properties in Clark County. Commissioners play a critical role in fulfilling VHA’s mission to provide opportunities to people who experience barriers to housing because of income, disability or special needs.
Membership eligibility and requirements
- An interest in setting policy for housing assistance programs
- State law requires that applicants not be landlords with rental assistance contracts or a vendor, individual or developer currently doing business with the VHA
- Ability to commit a minimum of eight hours a month to prepare and attend meetings
- Ability to serve a five-year term beginning Feb. 12, 2025 and expiring Feb. 11, 2030
For full board details, including term information and meeting times, visit www.cityofvancouver.us/boards.
How to apply
Visit www.cityofvancouver.us/boards to apply online. For questions or to request the application in other languages or formats, please contact the City’s Boards and Commissions Coordinator by mail at Vancouver City Hall, P.O. Box 1995, Vancouver, WA 98668-1995, by phone at 360-487-8600 (WA Relay 711), or by email at bc_coordinator@cityofvancouver.us.
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City Seeks Volunteers To Serve On Culture, Arts And Heritage Commission (Photo)
-01/06/25
Vancouver, Wash.– The City of Vancouver is now seeking applicants to fill two mid-term openings on the Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission. Applications are due by Friday, Feb. 7.
The Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission is a nine-member volunteer group responsible for developing and promoting a thriving cultural, art and heritage environment that reflects the Vancouver community. This is accomplished through community-informed programs, ownership of buildings and public art and a commitment to community partnerships.
Membership eligibility and requirements
- A background or demonstrated interest in art, history or cultural disciplines or professions, including architecture, dance, digital, history, cultural, literary, music, theater and/or visual arts
- Ability to serve a term beginning begin Feb. 27 and expiring Dec. 31, 2025
For full board details, including term information and meeting times, visit www.cityofvancouver.us/boards.
How to apply
Visit www.cityofvancouver.us/boards to apply online. For questions or to request the application in other languages or formats, please contact the City’s Boards and Commissions Coordinator by mail at Vancouver City Hall, P.O. Box 1995, Vancouver, WA 98668-1995, by phone at 360-487-8600 (WA Relay 711), or by email at bc_coordinator@cityofvancouver.us.
City Seeks Volunteers To Serve On Salary Review Commission (Photo)
-01/06/25
Vancouver, Wash.– The City of Vancouver is now seeking applicants to fill two openings on the Salary Review Commission, with a term beginning Feb. 25, 2025, and expiring Feb. 11, 2029. Applications are due by Friday, Feb. 7.
The Salary Review Commission reviews the salaries and duties of the mayor and City councilmembers to establish their compensation.
Membership eligibility and requirements
- Must be a City resident
- Must be a registered voter
- City officers, employees or their immediate family are not eligible
For full commission details, including term information and meeting times, visit www.cityofvancouver.us/boards.
How to apply
Visit www.cityofvancouver.us/boards to apply online. For questions or to request the application in other languages or formats, please contact the City’s Boards and Commissions Coordinator by mail at Vancouver City Hall, P.O. Box 1995, Vancouver, WA 98668-1995, by phone at 360-487-8600 (WA Relay 711), or by email at bc_coordinator@cityofvancouver.us.
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