Seattle Communitee

Seattle

Seattle is the biggest city in the state of Washington and among the largest in the country. But as in most urban settings, people here seldom think of themselves as residing in the city as much as inhabiting visually and culturally distinct neighborhoods. From trendy Belltown to Scandinavian-influenced Ballard to the diverse Chinatown-International District, the local neighborhoods offer a fascinating range of architecture, cuisine, and lifestyles that reflects the diversity of the city.

Seattle neighborhoods are set off by major topographical features. Steep hills, valleys, bays, rivers, lakes, and peninsulas all combine to create local identities which unite and divide; the physical barriers help reinforce the mental images of neighborhood.