Did you hear the big news??? 

We are bringing a new home for climate and youth! 

The Duwamish Valley community deserves space to breathe, to build, and to belong.

We are proud to announce the purchase of property in the heart of the Duwamish Valley. This historic acquisition will serve as the future home of the Duwamish Valley Youth and Climate Resilience Hub, a community-driven space dedicated to empowering youth, advancing environmental justice, and building climate resilience for generations to come.

The property is located near the banks of the Duwamish River, once a symbol of industrial pollution and environmental harm, which will now be transformed into a place of growth, opportunity and healing.  “We bought this land because our community deserves more than survival, we deserve the space to flourish and thrive,” said Paulina López,  Executive Director, DRCC. “This hub will be a space where our young people lead, where ideas grow, and where our community can shape its own climate future and be safe”.

DRCC’s vision for the future Youth and Climate Resilience Hub is one that provides:

• A safe and welcoming gathering place for community members

• Workshops and training on climate leadership, green jobs, and environmental restoration

• Community gardens and green infrastructure that promote food sovereignty and climate adaptation

• A base for organizing, storytelling, and local decision-making in the face of climate challenges

For decades, the Duwamish Valley has been a place of economic disinvestment that has borne the burden of environmental neglect. The transformation of this land is part of a broader vision to reclaim spaces for community well-being and self-determination .  

DRCC anticipates sharing more about the future of this site in 2026. In the meantime, community members, partners, and supporters are invited to to celebrate and join with DRCC in envisioning how this space can contribute to an empowered Duwamish Valley. 

“Together, we will co-create a hub rooted in justice, equity, and the resilience of the Duwamish Valley,”