Tell SDOT your vision for Aurora

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Posted: June 15, 2023

Over the past two weeks the Seattle Department of Transportation has been hosting a series of small workshops with community members and local stakeholders to co-create ideas that will help shape the future vision for Aurora Avenue N.

The final workshop will be online on Tuesday, June 20th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Please RSVP here and show your support for an Aurora Ave N that puts people first.

Many Aurora Reimagined Coalition members attended the in-person workshops and have found the discussions to be encouraging. The community is clearly pushing to make Aurora into a “Main Street” that brings people together and better supports local businesses. The community is asking for a dramatic change to the roadway – such as reducing the number of lanes on Aurora – and SDOT is open to these big ideas. We need as many Coalition supporters as possible to attend this final virtual workshop and speak up for bold change on Aurora.

One of the exciting ideas that we’ve been hearing in the workshops is center-running bus and freight lanes. Neither of these are new ideas: Seattle is piloting FAB lanes (Freight and Bus) this year along Westlake, and will have center-running buses for the new Rapid Ride G line along Madison Avenue. Replacing a general purpose travel lane with center-running bus and freight lanes will dramatically improve how people walk, bike, cross, and spend time on Aurora.

What do you think?
If you would like to see an Aurora like this, RSVP for SDOT’s virtual workshop on June 20th and share your opinion.

If you would like to read more about the Coalition’s vision for each segment of Aurora, click here.

If you are passionate about improving Aurora and would like to participate in the work of the Coalition please join a Coalition committee. ARC is entirely grassroots and volunteer-run and focused on the producing the best outcomes for the people who live, work, and travel in the Aurora corridor. Join us!

Bitter Lake Construction begins week of June 12

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Posted: June 10, 2023

Bitter Lake Neighbors,

The Bitter Lake Play Area and Comfort Station Renovation is underway!

Seattle Parks and Recreation will begin construction on the Bitter Lake comfort station/restroom on Monday, June 12. SPR. The contractor, L.W. Sundstrom, will work to minimize the impact of construction on the remainder of the park.

SPR scheduled the comfort station renovation portion of the project first prior to the play area project to provide the community use of the play area and wading pool through the summer. The entire project, comfort station and play area, will be complete by the end of 2023.

The project will provide a modern, all-gender comfort station/restroom facility, new play equipment for children of all abilities, ages 2-5 and 5-12 that includes a zip-line slides, swings and many opportunities for climbing. In addition, the project will make safety and accessibility improvements to meet the standards from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Bitter Lake Park is located in northwest Seattle at 13035 Linden Ave. North.

Thank you in advance for your help in letting people know about the upcoming construction.

For more information please visit https://www.seattle.gov/parks/about-us/current-projects/bitter-lake-playfield-play-area-and-comfort-station-renovation or contact Morteza Behrooz at Morteza.behrooz@seattle.gov.

The Emergency Communication Hubs are hosting a “disaster practice”.

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Posted: June 7, 2023

Sunday, June 11th

1:30pm to 4pm

Broadview hub is at

Luther Memorial Lutheran Church
13047 Greenwood Ave N.
– meet in the parking lot in back of the church 

Other hub locations see below

Find the Hub location closest to you on the map – and sign up to attend.  
Stop by for 30 minutes, or more.  Whatever fits your schedule.  You will learn so much about how we can (and will) support one another in the event of a disaster.

By signing up, you will receive a reminder for the event (3 days before) and also generate interest for others in your community!

Link to Map
Link to SignUp 

Seattle District 5 – 2023 Election Forums

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Posted: May 31, 2023

Seattle District 5 – 2023 Election Forums – Community Questions
D5 community members and the MASS Coalition are hosting three election forums this June and July.

  • Haller Lake United Methodist (13055 1st Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125) – Monday, June 5th 7-8:30 PM – This forum is in partnership with MASS (Move All Seattle Sustainably) Coalition
  • Seattle Mennonite Church (3120 NE 125th St, Seattle, WA 98125) – Tuesday, June 20, 2023 – 7-8:30 PM
  • Zoom – Wednesday, July 12, 2023 – 7-8:30 PM 

In advance of the forums, we are asking community members to share the questions they would like to hear asked at the forums. Please share your questions below.

You can also see questions asked by others in the community here. Note that in these forums, we are coming from a place of community and respect. We welcome robust engagement and debate. However, if questions or comments left in this form are not respectful, they may be removed.
 
 
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Neighbors Help Neighbors June 11 Event

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Posted: May 26, 2023

The Emergency Communication Hubs are practicing our response to a (simulated) citywide power outage. Come to our Broadview Hub to learn.

Sunday June 11th, 1:00 to 4:30 PM Luther Memorial Lutheran            Church 13047 Greenwood Ave. N

We’re asking the public to stop by and learn about the Hubs – and also help us improve our system of helping neighbors.  When you arrive, a volunteer will hand you a piece of paper with a reasonable “power outage” scenario written on it.  (Example: my insulin needs to be kept cold and I have no power.  Can you help?)  Approach the “Greeter” in the Hub and read that note; they will guide you through the Hub system to help meet your need.  

You will learn SO much about how we can support one another in the event of an extensive power outage scenario.  

You can sign up to participate in a hub position here.

Metro Plans to Discontinue Bus Route 28 in Broadview

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Posted: May 16, 2023

Here is a message from Broadview resident Zach van Schouwen:

Wanted to share that Metro is planning to eliminate 28 service to Broadview in the proposed bus restructure that will come once Lynnwood Link opens.

I see a lot of neighborhood folks on this bus so figured this might be of interest to your readers. It’s a long walk to Greenwood Ave from the western half of the neighborhood.

Zach van Schouwen, Broadview

Here’s the proposal:

https://kingcounty.gov/depts/transportation/metro/programs-projects/fares-routes-and-service/lynnwood-link-connections.aspx

Here’s what I heard after writing to Metro:

As this is a budget-neutral project, any increase in frequency or service to areas that don’t currently have service come at the expense of removing service from somewhere else.  This means that there will be changes to some parts of the network in order to prioritize the key needs we identified for this project through our Phase 1 outreach. 

As pointed out, the peak-only segment of the Route 28 that runs through Broadview is proposed to be deleted.  The reason is very low productivity and ridership per trip.  Even in the Fall of 2019 (pre-pandemic) when ridership numbers system-wide were robust, the average daily “ons” and “offs” at stops in the Broadview area was just under 3, as compared to average daily ons and offs for the rest of Route 28 which was over 22.

If the peak-only segment were to be deleted, riders would have alternatives in the all-day Route 5 and the peak-only Route 16 that operates on Greenwood Ave. N., which are both within a ¼ mile for the majority of the portion of Route 28 that is proposed to be deleted.  In addition, in comparison to the Route 28, the Route 16 would provide an improvement in the frequency during the peak periods from 15-30 minutes to 15 minutes.

Seattle Parks and Recreation Updates 2024 Parks and Open Space Plan

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Posted: May 9, 2023

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Community Encouraged to Participate

Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the community to participate in the development of the 2024 Parks and Open Space Plan. Please join us at a virtual open house on May 18 or in person at a workshop being held at one of the six SPR Community Centers locations around Seattle.

“This is an opportunity for the community to outline their park and open space priorities,” said AP Diaz, SPR Superintendent.  “With this plan in place Seattle Parks and Recreation maintains our eligibility for state grants that fund development and acquisition projects that promote healthy people, a thriving environment and vibrant communities.”

Please register for the Online Open House here https://www.seattle.gov/parks/about-us/projects/2024-parks-and-open-space-plan or join us in person at one of the following Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Community Centers. The workshops at the community centers will focus on the geographic area, however, we will also accept input on citywide needs. All events are from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

  • Northwest Focus
    • May 22, Monday at Bitter Lake Community Center, 13035 Linden Ave N, 98133
  • Central East Focus
    • May 23, Tuesday at Yesler Community Center, 917 E. Yesler Way, 98122
  • Northeast Focus
    •  May 25,  Thursday at Meadowbrook Community Center 10517 35th Ave NE, 98125
  • Central West Focus
    • June 5 – Monday at Queen Anne Community Center, 1901 1st Ave W, 98119
  • Southwest Focus
    • June 6 – Tuesday at Delridge Community Center, 4501 Delridge Way SW, 98106
  • Southeast Focus
    • June 7 – Wednesday at Van Asselt Community Center, 2820 S Myrtle St, Seattle, WA 98108

Every six years, Seattle Parks and Recreation updates the Parks and Open Space Plan to align acquisition and capital development program to meet the needs of our growing and dynamic city.

For more information please visit https://www.seattle.gov/parks/about-us/projects/2024-parks-and-open-space-plan or contact Oliver Bazinet at Oliver.Bazinet@seattle.gov.

Rhododendron Stroll at Dunn Gardens

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Posted: May 8, 2023

From Dunn Gardens.

The rhodies are blooming! The rhodies are blooming!

Join us for an afternoon of blooming rhododendrons and an abundance of spring color. We have a fun afternoon planned:

Lathe and spoon demonstrations by Seattle Woodturners

  • Gallery of creations by the Woodturners and several items for sale
  • Mini-tours by our fabulous volunteer docents
  • Acoustic music by Third Harbour in Ed’s Cottage
  • Plant sale including ornamental spring containers
  • Cards and artwork for sale by Robin Maynard-Dobbs
  • Wine available from Tinte Cellars

A shuttle bus will be provided to make things easier on you and on the neighborhood, (Details with ticket purchase.)

Sunday, May 21

Noon to 3 pm

Members: $6

Not-yet-members: $12

TICKETS

12th Ave NW Basin Drainage Improvement Project Project Update, April 2023

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Posted: April 26, 2023

From Seattle Public Utitilies

Hello Broadview community! Since last December, construction for the 12th Ave NW Basin Drainage Improvement project has been paused on the underground pipe and conveyance side of the project. Work is now set to resume, and construction crews will soon be returning to the work site.

Preparation work for resuming construction is expected to begin as soon as May 1, 2023, with work taking place Monday through Friday, from 7 am to 5 pm. During the first two weeks, crews will be getting the work site ready, moving in materials and equipment, and conducting potholing work along parts of 10th & 11th Ave NW. This potholing work is for investigating underground conditions and will involve digging and construction related noise.

Full construction, involving trenching and underground work, is expected to resume as soon as May 15, 2023. The contractor expects to begin work along NW 122nd St between 10th & 11th Ave NW, where we are anticipating a full street closure for around 2 weeks once full construction resumes. Traffic will be redirected, and access to driveways near the closure will be maintained via a detour. We will be reaching out to residents directly affected by the street closure. Pedestrian access and access for essential services (such as emergency vehicles, mail delivery, and garbage pickup) will always be maintained.

We are also working with our contractor to potentially address community concerns regarding the temporary street restoration conditions. Construction for the whole project is expected to be completed in fall 2023.

See the yellow areas on the map for approximate work areas. All work will take place in the right-of-way.

Map showing underground pipe and conveyance work area

We want to thank you for your patience during construction. We know construction can be disruptive, and we appreciate your understanding as we work to complete this necessary upgrade to your neighborhood’s drainage system. We always strive to make our projects as easy on the community as possible.

If you have questions about the underground pipe and conveyance work, please contact the project manager, Wan-Yee Kuo at Wan-Yee.Kuo@seattle.govNatural Drainage System Project Update – Community Meeting

Rendering of proposed Natural Drainage System cell design along NW 127th St

Last month, the Natural Drainage System (NDS) project team held an on-site community meeting to answer your questions and showcase our 90% design plans for the project. Thank you to everyone who participated! It was great to see so many community members interested in the project, and we are working to address the questions and concerns that we heard. The presentation materials that we shared in the meeting, including maps and renderings, are now available in the project documents section of our website.

The project team is finalizing the design. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to construction, which is expected to begin as soon as 2024.

For questions about the NDS project, please contact Grace Manzano, project manager, at grace.manzano@seattle.gov.

Looking ahead

We will resume monthly email updates now that construction is restarting. Please encourage your neighbors to sign up by visiting our project website.

Thank you!

Best,

Broadview Project Team

 

Visit the project website

Carkeek Park Earth Day Celebration

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Posted: April 6, 2023

SAT, APR. 22 @ 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
 

Celebrate Earth Day at Carkeek Park on Saturday April 22 from noon to 4pm! Enjoy games, nature activities, volunteer projects and intertidal beach exploration for all ages! Activities include lowtide and forest walks, salmon feeding at the imprint pond, stormwater activities, a salmon dissection and arts and crafts activities. Volunteer projects include adopting a neighborhood storm drain and litter pickup throughout the park and beach.

1pm – Lowtide Exploration

2pm – Salmon Dissection

3pm – Forest Walks

Complete the Earth Day Bingo Card for prizes at the Carkeek Park Visitor Center! Bingo Cards can be picked up during the event.

This event is hosted by the Seattle Parks and Recreation, Associated Recreation Council, Carkeek Park Advisory Council, Carkeek Watershed Community Action Project, SNO-KING Marine Mammal Response, Seattle Urban Nature Guides, Seattle Public Utilities, and the King County Wastewater Division.

Stop by all three activity locations at Carkeek Park: Carkeek Park Visitor Center, Salmon Imprint Pond, and the field by the Playground. For more information, please contact Carkeek Park Visitor Center at 206.386.4236 or Carkeek.Park@seattle.gov

EVENT DETAILS

  • WHEN

    Saturday, April 22, 2023 @ 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

  • PRICE

    Free

  • RECOMMENDED AGES

    All ages

  • VENUE

    Carkeek Park

    950 NW Carkeek Park Rd
    Seattle, WA 98177-4755

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  • EVENT WEBSITE

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