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.

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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

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

Over 400 Volunteers Participate in Neighborhood Clean-Up!

Over 400 volunteers from across the city (and even as far as Tacoma!) gathered on April 19th for SCIDpda's 10th Annual Chinatown International District / Little Saigon Spring Clean-up... Read more

State Farm Invests in Economic Development of Chinatown ID

Our ability to maintain a healthy, vibrant neighborhood as a developer and manager of affordable housing and commercial/retail space depends on our ability to best serve our tenants... 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

The Seattle Foundation Awards $45,000 to SCIDpda - Thank You!

We thank The Seattle Foundation for awarding us a $45,000 general operating grant supporting our work to “preserve, promote and develop the Chinatown ID as a vibrant community and unique ethnic neighborhood”... Read more

Chinatrust Bank (U.S.A.) invests in Chinatown ID Affordable Housing

We thank Chinatrust Bank (U... Read more

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