by Joshua Lee
(This article was originally published on the International Examiner and has been reprinted under an agreement.)
“Uncle Bob” Santos is a man needing no introduction.
One of Seattle’s renowned civil rights leaders, Santos spearheaded community development in the Chinatown-International District (CID) following the devastating construction of I-5 through the neighborhood.
Continue reading Uncle Bob’s Place Honors Activist Bob Santos’ Legacy With 12 Balcony Railing Designsby Jadenne Radoc Cabahug
On the corner of King Street and 8th Avenue South in the Chinatown-International District sits a new affordable housing development. Named after legendary community activist Robert “Uncle Bob” Santos, Uncle Bob’s Place features a large mural of Santos that overlooks the neighborhood.
Continue reading New Affordable Housing Project Uncle Bob’s Place Incorporates Local Artwork, Centers Community Preference Policyby Ronnie Estoque
The love that the Seattle community had for legendary civil-rights activist Robert “Uncle Bob” Santos was in full bloom Thursday evening for the virtual groundbreaking of a new affordable housing development named after him. An additional Zoom overflow room had to be created to accommodate all the many community members in attendance. The CID-based InterIm Community Development Association (CDA) in charge of the development produced a video shown during the event that discussed Uncle Bob’s contributions to the neighborhood and details about the building, which is set to begin its construction in the second week of March.
Continue reading Virtual Groundbreaking of Uncle Bob’s Place Honors Legendary Community Activist
