Resilience Hub

A Community Resource

Mini Mart City Park (MMCP) is proud to be recognized by the City of Seattle as a developing Resiliency Hub—a trusted community gathering place that supports residents before, during, and after extreme weather and climate events.

Building Community Strength Through Art, Connection, and Climate Action

In 2024, the Office of Sustainability and Environment’s Duwamish Valley Program (DVP) identified MMCP as a key neighborhood site that could help meet Georgetown’s resilience goals. Through an extensive community engagement process with Georgetown residents and a consultant team, the City partnered with MMCP to develop new infrastructure and programming that will strengthen our ability to serve the community year-round.

Since opening to the public in 2022, MMCP has been dedicated to art, advocacy, and gathering—and our resilience hub work deepens that mission by ensuring our space and programs can support Georgetown residents in times of need and beyond.

What Is a Resilience Hub?

Resilience hubs are community-centered facilities that provide support before, during, and after emergencies. Each hub reflects the unique needs of its neighborhood—some provide shelter and supplies, others serve as trusted sites for information sharing and connection.

At MMCP, our focus is on resource and information sharing, community collaboration, and the transformative power of art to build climate awareness and strengthen community ties.

How Mini Mart City Park Supports Community Resilience

01. Support Everyday Needs and Increase Access

MMCP is a welcoming, ADA-accessible gathering space that fosters collaboration, creativity, and community action. We believe art is a powerful catalyst for change—and we use it to inspire dialogue and collective problem-solving around issues like climate resilience and neighborhood well-being.

We host free public programming in partnership with local organizations, including:

  • Hands-on workshops and artist-led demonstrations

  • Exhibitions, film screenings, and performances

  • Youth programs and environmental learning opportunities

To make our space even more accessible, MMCP is expanding amenities such as free public Wi-Fi, a technology lending library, and improved outdoor gathering areas with benches, bicycle parking, and shaded structures.

02. Function as an Information and Resource Hub

MMCP is developing its role as a trusted information and resource center through partnerships with local organizations and public agencies. By blending art, education, and practical tools, we make complex issues like climate change more approachable and relevant to daily life.

Our initiatives include:

  • Climate-focused art exhibits and workshops

  • Emergency preparedness and resource-sharing events

  • Public information sessions on local environmental issues

Through these efforts—and by leveraging our existing communication channels—MMCP helps connect Georgetown residents with timely, useful information that supports safety, resilience, and community strength.

03. Strengthen Community Connection

Community connection has always been at the heart of MMCP. We continue to collaborate with local groups such to grow our programming, expand reach, and amplify collective impact.

These partnerships allow us to:

  • Support neighborhood events and civic engagement

  • Co-create community-led solutions to local challenges

  • Build trusted networks that can respond effectively in times of crisis

Looking Ahead

As a developing Resiliency Hub, MMCP will continue to evolve—adding infrastructure, partnerships, and programming that reflect the needs and voices of our community. Together, we’re building a space that not only celebrates creativity and environmental stewardship but also prepares, connects, and empowers Georgetown to face the challenges of a changing climate.