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Curious about the inner workings of your city government?
Consider applying for the 2025 CityWise Project!
Free of Charge | 9 Week Cohort | Informational & Engaging
CityWise Project is a great opportunity to connect with others and learn about the wide range of services provided by the City of Shoreline. This is your chance to ask questions and get answers directly from staff representing every department.
Who may apply?
- Anyone who lives, works, and/or goes to school in Shoreline and is over the age of 16 may apply.
- Class size is limited to 30 participants and priority will be given to applicants who are Shoreline residents.
- Applicants should make sure they can attend all CityWise sessions prior to applying.
What will we learn about?
- From City Government 101 to Planning and Building for Today and Tomorrow, a wide range of topics will be covered during this program.
- City Staff will offer a deep dive in their area of expertise through engaging presentations and exercises.
- The cohort model of CityWise allows you to get familiar with other members of the community throughout the 9-week program.
When and where will the program take place?
The 2025 kick-off session will be held at Shoreline City Hall on February 25th from 6:30-9:00pm. All other sessions will be held virtually via Zoom from 6:30 – 8:30pm.
CityWise 2025 Calendar
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Date & Time |
Topic |
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*February 25th, 2025 |
City Government 101: Organization, Vision, & Mission |
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March 4th, 2025 |
Public Safety: Shoreline Police |
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March 11th, 2025 |
Responding & Preparing: Emergency Management |
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March 18th, 2025 |
Building Community Resilience: Community Services |
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March 25th, 2025 |
Creating Community through Art, Parks, & Recreation |
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April 1st, 2025 |
Planning & Building for Today and Tomorrow |
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April 8th, 2025 |
Maintaining the City: Public Works |
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April 15th, 2025 |
Getting Down to Business: Economic Development |
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April 22nd, 2025 |
Balancing the Budget: Administrative Services |
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*February 25th Kick-off will be held in-person at Shoreline City Hall. This session will run from 6:30 – 9:00pm. All other sessions will be held virtually via Zoom from 6:30-8:30pm. *Schedule and Topics are subject to change. |
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CityWise Applications will open in January 2025
Access the 2025 CityWise Project Flyer.