Nickelsville Works

05/29/2026

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05/23/2026

A few of Northlake’s garden beds.

05/18/2026

A light pole was moved and Brighton Village now has electricity. We ‘re excited that the framing for the laundry and three bathrooms has been accomplished. Last Saturday a donor brought the work crew a delicious taco salad. We can always use extra hands to get the village ready to open. Saturdays at 10 AM is a standing work party. For other days/times call 206 920 4388.

05/10/2026

The villages’ Garden Masters have been shopping for plants this week. Central District picked up some veggies and berry bushes at today’s Tilth Plant Sale and made connections with knowledgeable folks who can give gardening advice.

05/09/2026

Mayor Wilson spoke at the city’s Shelter Summit and took time to greet representatives from Nickelsville. The mayor’s bold plan to add 1,000 new shelter beds each year she’s in office feels like a realistic goal. Given suitable land Nickelsville has committed to standing another, larger self-managed village after Brighton Village opens plus an encampment. Each will shelter around 75 people.

05/06/2026

At Brighton Village the framing for the kitchen and hygiene area is well underway. We were thrilled to see Seattle City Light trucks pull up to the village yesterday to start installing electricity to the site.
Saturday Work Parties at 10 AM will continue until the village opens. We’d love to see you there!

04/28/2026

The work is continuing at Brighton Village as we move toward our Grand Opening Celebration (date and time TBA). This Saturday a group will focus on cleaning up the sawdust and mopping the floors of the tiny houses to make them inviting for the folks who move in. Those who want to be considered for an interview to live in the village can submit their name and contact information by calling 425-241-0625.

04/21/2026

Brighton Village Update on the Work PARTY on April 11th: Thanks to Robert, who grilled a massive amount of beef that we bought on sale. He also created a delicious potato salad. To recognize the folks who did the backbreaking work, the volunteer from the villages accomplished digging the trench for the electric cables to the tiny houses. Their work was made somewhat easier thorough the rental of a ditch digging machine. One participant, who works as an actual contractor, worked on some details at the entries of the houses. The wooden platform for the kitchen and hygiene facilities passed inspection the day before the work party.
One finishing touch will be a Security Shack for the entrance. At the last Central Committee Meeting we threw out ideas on how to obtain a simple wooden garden shed that we can modify to fit our needs. If you know of someone who might want to contribute a garden shed, new or used, or donate funding for such a building please contact [email protected]

02/13/2026