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Historical Open House Neighborhood Event

by Susan George

Updated: March 1, 2019

You are invited to a small Historical Open House event. Come tour the Church.

1:00-1:30: Open House Begins with informal tours, refreshments, and review of historic materials and photos.

1:30-1:45: Welcome and remarks from Church Leadership (Pastor Julie Hutson)

1:45-2:15: Lecture by David Peterson

2:15-2:30: Questions and Answers

2:30-3:00: Tours and Historic Materials Available

NE 130th & 145th St Station Area Planning Open House on March 13 6-8pm at Ingraham HS

by Dale Johnson

Posted: February 25, 2019

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Bitter Lake Community Center’s Pancake Breakfast Feb. 24

by Dale Johnson

Posted: February 21, 2019

Feb. 25 Design Review Meeting for New Buildings at 87th and Greenwood Closed Safeway Store

by Dale Johnson

Posted: February 18, 2019

A six story apartment building is being proposed for the site where the now closed Safeway store was located, the northeast corner of Greenwood Ave. N and N 87th St. The meeting will be held on

February 25, 2019 8:00 pm

at

Ballard Community Center

6020 28th Ave NW
Sunset/Captain Ballard Room

The notice is at his link.

The design proposal is at this link.

Tips on Snow Meltdown in Broadview

by Susan George

Updated: February 12, 2019

Warmer weather means melting snow and rain. Here are some helpful tips from SPU.

Storm drain inlets that get blocked by snow and ice can cause localized flooding and ponding. (And, if temperatures drop again, flooding and ponding can lead to more ice on the streets!)
Community members can help prevent flooding in their neighborhoods by safely removing snow and ice from their local storm drain inlets or catch basins.
Safety is our top priority. To safely clear your local drain, stand on the sidewalk or parking strip (not in the road!) and use a snow shovel to clear your catch basin. If you don’t have a snow shovel, you can use a garden shovel or a rake—even a dustpan!
If you see that your street has been plowed after you clear your drain, you might want to check it again.
If you have a sump pump make sure it’s working; just add a few buckets of water and see if it clicks on.
Check your downspouts; make they are functioning/ water routed to a safe location.

A link to SPU for more info and updates: https://twitter.com/SeattleSPU

Help Your Neighborhood Weather the Snow

by Dale Johnson

Posted: February 11, 2019

The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods sent the message below.

Hey Neighbors!

The snow is again upon us, and it’s going to continue this week. This means we all need to help each other. Whether you live in an apartment or a home, be a great neighbor – here’s how:

Check on your neighbors to make sure everyone is ok, especially those who may need assistance – elderly neighbors, those who are differently-abled, and families. Check on their pets as well.
Help make it safer for your neighbors to get around. If you are able, treat or shovel the snow and ice from your sidewalks and paths. While you are at it, shovel your neighbor’s as well, especially those who need assistance. Then share your shovel so that others can pitch in.
In fact, make it a neighborhood block party – reach out to your neighbors and invite them to help. Celebrate after with cookies and cocoa!
And don’t forget those storm drains – please make sure they are clear of snow and ice.

Be sure to share your photos with us!

Facebook: SeattleNeighborhoods
Twitter: @SeaNeighborhood
Instagram: @seattle_neighborhoods

Thank you, Seattle, for helping your neighbors!

Because we want you to be safe, here are some winter weather tips:

If you can possibly avoid it, do not drive. If you must drive, please take your time, slow down, leave lots of room, and stay safe. Prepare your car with emergency supplies and chains or other traction devices. Remember bridges and raised roadways are likely to be icy, even when the roads are not.
Keep warm winter clothing at the ready: gloves/mittens; hats; heavy coats; sweaters; long underwear; heavy socks.
Have nonperishable food on hand that does not need to be heated.
Make sure you have adequate propane/charcoal briquettes for barbeques/camping stoves that can be used to heat food outdoors. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, keep electric generators and barbecue grills outdoors and away from your house or apartment.
Keep water dripping from faucets so pipes don’t freeze.
If you are concerned about an individual living unsheltered, or in need, call 2-1-1 a resource line that can help connect an individual to resources. When the 2-1-1 line isn’t open, the 24-hour Crisis Line 866-427-4747 can provide information that the City has on warming shelters. If it is an emergency, contact Seattle Police by calling 9-1-1. SPD has transport vans to take people to warming centers and shelters.
If you see a downed power line, please keep a safe distance (at least 20 feet) and report it to (206) 684-3000. If it appears to be sparking or smoking, call 911. Thanks for your help in spreading the word. Learn more here: http://www.seattle.gov/light/sysstat/whenpowerout.asp.
Never use a grill, charcoal, or generator indoors, in garages, or in carports. Carbon monoxide poisoning can be deadly.

Metro Transit and SDOT Snow Emergency Information

by Dale Johnson

Posted: February 10, 2019

If you do have to go out on the streets during the current snow events here are three websites that give information about bus operation and street clearing.

Metro Emergency Snow Network

SDOT Winter Weather Response Map

The SDOT travelers information map shows cameras of major streets. You can see how open or snow covered major arterial streets are.

Submit Your Ideas for Park and Street Improvements

by Dale Johnson

Posted: January 23, 2019

Help decide how to spend $2 million on park and street improvements in Seattle

Submit ideas beginning January 28 thru February 22

Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is again engaging community members to democratically decide how to spend $2 million of the City’s budget on small-scale park and street improvements. This is the third year of Your Voice, Your Choice (YVYC): Parks & Streets.

Beginning January 28 to February 22, community members can submit an idea online at seattle.gov/yvyc or in-person at any Seattle Public Library branch. Projects could include park benches, trail improvements, flashing beacons, and curb ramps to name a few. The only criteria are the ideas be physical improvements for Seattle’s parks or streets, benefit the public, and cost $90,000 or less.

Learn more about what types of projects are eligible: Idea Collection Examples.

Once ideas are submitted, volunteers will be recruited to turn the ideas into 8 – 10 proposals per council district. Then this July, everyone will have the opportunity to vote for the top projects within their district.

You can learn more about the YVYC process and how to get involved on our webpage, and for questions, email amy.nguyen@seattle.gov.

Greenwood Community Council Review of Historical Buildings

by Dale Johnson

Posted: January 9, 2019

The Greenwood Community Council’s January meeting will focus on historical buildings in the neighborhood and examine how the landmark status process works. Full information is at this web page.

Greenwood Community Council January Meeting

7PM, Tuesday January 15

Greenwood Library, 8016 Greenwood Ave. N.

Plan How to Deal With the Viaduct Closure Before the New Tunnel Opens

by Dale Johnson

Updated: January 3, 2019

Beginning soon the Battery Street tunnel and Alaska Way viaduct will be closed in preparation for routing traffic through the new tunnel that replaces it. Commutes to downtown Seattle will be affected, and traffic that is forced onto downtown streets will increase congestion there. If you haven’t already looked into how you can manage the impacts the Seattle Department of Transportation has information online that may help you. Toward the bottom of that website there is a section about planning your trips.