Community · Civic Life
The systems behind everyday life.
Silverdale is more than its coastline and neighbourly rituals. Civic Life looks at the institutions, public choices and social customs that quietly hold the city together—and at what changes when GRACE becomes part of them.
The city at work
Around Silverdale
Roads are repaired. Homes are planned. Trails are maintained. Emergencies are prepared for. Most of city life happens quietly in the background.
City service
Public Works & Transportation
Streets, water, public spaces and the connections that keep Silverdale moving.
City service
Planning, Development & Housing
How Silverdale grows — from new homes and neighbourhood plans to the buildings changing the shape of the city.
City service
Public Safety
Preparedness, emergency services and the people responsible for keeping everyday life uneventful.
City service
Parks & Recreation
Trails, playing fields, parks, waterfront spaces and the places Silverdale shares.
Happening now
The city doesn’t stand still.
Public Works
August 2026
High Street resurfacing
Resurfacing and sidewalk work continues between Oak Avenue and North Hall Way. Local access remains open during construction.
Planning & Development
August 2026
North Hall housing review
A proposed residential development near the university enters its next round of public review.
Public Safety
August 2026
Preparing for late-summer fire weather
Silverdale Fire is asking residents along the eastern hills to check defensible space before the driest weeks of the year.
Parks & Recreation
August 2026
Campus Lake trail improvements
Work begins this month on drainage, seating and a short missing connection along the south side of Campus Lake.
In progress
Current Projects
High Street Streetscape
Public Works
In progress
Campus Lake Trail Connector
Parks & Recreation
Design
Eastwood Park Playground
Parks & Recreation
Planning
North Hall Housing
Planning & Development
Public review
Coastal Cycle Route Extension
Transportation
Design
Water System Reliability Upgrades
Public Works
In progress
Public life, up close
Civic Life Guides
Human stories and clear explanations of the systems residents meet at the most important moments of their lives.
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Farewell & Memorials
How Silverdale protects privacy, makes room for grief and helps families say goodbye.
Explore the process →Explore the system
Material Recovery
How two simple household streams become a citywide feedback loop for better products and less material loss.
Explore the process →Public information
Civic Government
How elected local government and professional municipal administration use shared information to guide Silverdale.
How Silverdale is governed →