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The Building
The McKinney Center for Community and Economic Development (MCCED) is a transformative, six-story, 111,000-square-foot facility located in Seattle’s Central District, designed to foster economic growth and community development. Strategically positioned in the heart of the city’s African American cultural hub, the Center will offer a diverse range of programs focused on career advancement, education, and business development. It will house training facilities, incubators for local businesses, and resource centers for job placement, all aimed at empowering residents and bridging the gap between potential and opportunity.
This innovative project not only preserves the Central District’s rich cultural legacy but also paves the way for a future of economic vitality and self-determination. The McKinney Center blends historical significance with modern design, creating a space where tradition meets innovation. It will serve as a catalyst for change, a nurturing ground for new ideas, and a testament to the resilience and aspirations of the community. As it takes shape, the Center promises to be more than just a building—it will be a beacon of opportunity.
The Central District Community Preservation and Development Authority (CDCPDA) owns this invaluable community asset outright.
We Need Your Help
Historically, African Americans and underserved urban communities have fought to overcome policies of discrimination, economic and social injustices. The Central District Community Preservation & Development Authority (CD CPDA) seeks to not only revitalize the historic Seattle Vocational Institute (SVI)/Seattle Opportunities Industrialization Center (SOIC) but to also maintain its ownership within the Black community. The building itself has long been an integral part of vocational training, employment and community advancement since 1974. The CD CPDA is on a progressional pathway to restoring and uplifting the community through a 21st Century lens into the infinite possibilities of what this "beacon in community" will become. We call upon the community to help us in continuing this work to full restoration of our beloved facility which is now known as the McKinney Center for Community & Economic Development (MCCED).
