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This August will be the 10th summer that fresh produce, entertainment, BBQ and fun is offered on the Foss campus. Over 900 people from the local community stop by to enjoy the music, food and resident smiles. The Village green is turned into walkways full of organic produce, fresh bread, colorful fresh flowers, live music and original artisan crafts.
The new accessory dwelling unit regulations go into effect on August 8, 2019. This was a multiyear effort to help increase the number and variety of housing options in single-family zones and to remove barriers to developing accessory dwelling units in the city.
Accessory dwelling units may be attached to the principal unit (attached accessory dwelling unit or AADU) or in a separate structure on the lot (detached accessory dwelling unit or DADU). Some of the highlights from the legislation includes:
In addition, the legislation included new floor area ratio (FAR) limitations in SF 5000, SF 7200, and SF 9000 single-family zones. These FAR regulations will go into effect on March 1, 2020.
It’s fun to meet your neighbors for a simple evening block party event, and enjoy the food and conversation.
For one night in early August, the streets of Seattle will be taken over by neighborhood block parties.
Seattle Night Out is Tuesday, August 6th, and is an annual event promoted by Seattle Police and aimed at strengthening neighborhoods and supporting anti-crime efforts.
You can register your event online, or your can just hold a simple get together.
Make your plans now!
Here is the schedule of the repaving work on Aurora Ave. N for the week of July 19 – July 25.
Description: WSDOT contractor crews are grinding and repaving both directions of SR 99 between Roy Street and North 145th Street in Seattle. Dozens of curb ramps are also being rebuilt or added to provide better sidewalk connections for people of all abilities.
Project webpage
Work schedule:
Come join us for the North Precinct Community Picnic, Saturday July 20, 2019 from 1 pm to 4 pm. Location is the North Precinct 10049 College Way North. We will have hot dogs, soft serve ice cream, music, kids activities, and a chance to see various specialty units (including the horses). Also my personal favorite 911 story time for the kids and great jokes shared by Sgt. Newsom. Hoping to see you all.
Thank you,
Mary Amberg
Seattle Police Department
Crime Prevention Coordinator
206-684-7711
DESC is working on a new affordable housing development in the Bitter Lake neighborhood, located at 924 & 934 N 143rd Street. DESC has partnered with Bellwether Housing to acquire the property and to develop 
affordable housing together. Our plans include construction of a new building, starting in fall of 2020. When complete, the new building will feature approximately 96-144 studio units of affordable housing with supportive services and indoor/outdoor community spaces for single adults who are disabled and formerly homeless. DESC will continue to own and operate the building after completion.
Being a good neighbor is important to us. In an effort to learn more about neighborhood interests and provide neighbors with more details, we are hosting an informational open house about this new housing development. We invite you and anyone who is interested in learning more to join us on: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 from 6:30 – 7:30 PM at the Bitter Lake Community Center 13035 Linden Ave N., Seattle, WA 98133 in the Multipurpose Room More information about this project is available at: www.desc.org/what-we-do/housing/n143rd/
For 40 years, DESC has been the primary resource for the most vulnerable people living without housing in the region. We work to implement innovative and cost-effective strategies that end homelessness. These include permanent supportive housing, behavioral health care, crisis intervention, emergency shelter and outreach, and employment services. DESC’s Supportive Housing Program operates over 1400 units of housing in Seattle, winning multiple national awards along the way. Last year, DESC served over 9,000 individuals and helped 508 people move off the streets into permanent supportive housing. DESC has been developing supportive housing since 1994 and has produced 13 projects in that time, with a 14th project scheduled to start construction this summer in South Seattle. Along with approximately 177 affordable housing units, this project will also include an integrated physical and behavioral healthcare clinic. DESC and its team of architects and contractors have been recognized for quality design and construction. For more information about DESC please visit our website www.desc.org. We also welcome your questions. Please contact DESC’s Executive Director Daniel Malone at (206) 515-1523 or dmalone@desc.org. If you are unable to attend the open house but would like to be included on future updates as our plans progress, please email info@desc.org. If you own a property in the neighborhood and rent it out, we encourage you to forward this information to your tenants. You can find a copy of this letter and flyer at www.desc.org/what-we-do/housing/n143rd/,
Hope to see you on July 31st!
Daniel Malone Executive Director
Recent quakes got you feeling a bit jumpy? Use that energy: Stock up on WATER. TODAY. It’s one of the smartest, simplest things you can do to prepare. When the ground shakes, pipes break. Broken pipes will carry contaminated, or zero, water to your house. Water is essential to life. You can buy bottled water in many forms – or you can refill containers you already have. Avoid containers that held milk or juice – and rotate them out every 6 months. Purchase bottled water in clear plastic – not the milky material. Tuck as many gallons away as you can – under your bed, in the back of the closet, under the sink.
Fill up old water bottles and tuck them in the sides of your car. Store water in the suitcases that otherwise are standing empty. Get creative!
The guidance is… 1 gallon per person per day. That covers drinking, cooking, and minimal hygiene. The goal is two weeks (14 gallons for every person in the household) but get as close as you can with the storage you have available.
If you have a hot water tank, print out the document at this link and tape it to the appliance. It will provide guidance on how to access the 30-50 gallons of water it holds. It will also explain how to sanitize water for drinking.
Next Saturday July 13, 2019
Taproot Theatre Isaac Studio
212 N 85th St.
The primary election is around the corner in early August. Come figure out who you will support this Saturday at the Taproot Theatre, featuring the two hotly-contested city council races affecting Greenwood. Moderated by Steve Scher, Chief Correspondent for the Town Hall Seattle Podcast In The Moment, host of the the podcast At Length, and a contributing writer to Seattle Magazine. This is a free event, however the Taproot is generously donating their space, and we will request donations to cover their costs. There is no amplification in the Isaac Studio, but hearing assistances can be available on request. Attendance has been high at other forums (unprecedented for a primary election!) and there is an occupancy limit for the theatre, so please arrive early. We will close the theatre doors when there is no more room. |
