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

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Annual Report

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Posted: March 24, 2023

From Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development 

We recently released our latest ADU Annual Report, which summaries ADU production in 2022 and discusses key trends we’re seeing in Seattle’s residential zones. Seattle issued permits for 988 ADUs in 2022, a fourfold increase since adopting ADU reform legislation in 2019. The report also includes information about the usage of our pre-approved DADU designs, data on ADUs used as short-term rentals, and initial analysis of ADUs sold as condominium units.


 
We also have results from our survey conducted in partnership with the University of Washington of ADU owners and occupants. This survey helps us understand more about the types of households creating and living in ADUs, how they afforded construction and what they pay in rent, and characteristics of their project related to unit size, construction method, and vehicle usage and parking.
 
Looking ahead, insights from recent ADU production will inform OPCD’s work supporting Mayor Harrell’s housing subcabinet, an interdepartmental effort to remove barriers to housing production, and our work leading the One Seattle Plan, a major update of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, where housing choice and affordability is a primary theme.
 
Thank you for your interest in our efforts to encourage ADUs and support housing opportunity.

12th Ave NW Basin Drainage Improvement Project Update

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Posted: March 18, 2023

Project update March 2023

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 expected to resume sometime in late spring or early summer, 2023. More updates will be shared once the construction schedule is finalized.

Natural Drainage System Project Update – Community Meeting

While the underground pipe and conveyance construction work has been paused, our design team has been working hard on the Natural Drainage System (NDS) project and is nearing completion of design. Construction is expected to begin in 2024. We are hosting a community drop-in session on Saturday, March 25 to showcase our latest design plans and answer any questions you have about this upcoming work. We hope to see you there!

  • When: Saturday, March 25, 2023, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
  • Where: 1st Ave NW & NW 130th St. Intersection – Under the pop-up tent
  • What: Learn about the project and meet the SPU team as we share our latest project updates!

Approximate location of community drop-in session event

Approximate NDS project work areas

Looking ahead

We will begin sending monthly email updates soon once construction is close to resuming. Please encourage your neighbors to sign up by visiting our project website.

Thank you!

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 a question about the underground pipe and conveyance work, please feel free to contact the project manager directly by emailing Wan-Yee Kuo at Wan-Yee.Kuo@seattle.gov

Best,

Broadview Project Team

Visit the project website

Celebrate Neighbor Day

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Posted: March 16, 2023

Seattle Department of Neighborhoods invites all Seattle residents to celebrate Neighbor Day on Saturday, May 6 by indulging in and amplifying acts of kindness in their community. Neighbor Day is a special day set aside to reach out to neighbors, make new friends, and express thanks to those who help make our city a great place to live. Residents, businesses, and community groups throughout Seattle are all invited to participate.

Share Your Stories

Neighbor Day is the perfect opportunity to amplify the acts of kindness you have experienced and honor the people who have gone the extra mile to support their community.

If there is a person, business, or organization that you would like to honor, we encourage you to nominate them for Neighbor Day recognition! Submit a nomination at https://forms.office.com/g/evc87a73yM. 

In the week leading up to Neighbor Day, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods will highlight your stories on their social media platforms, newsletter, blog, and in local media.

Perform Acts of Kindness

Neighbor Day provides the perfect opportunity to reconnect with neighbors, friends, and communities through small acts of generosity.  Here are just a few ideas:

  • Host or lead a volunteer effort in your neighborhood for One Seattle Day of Service on May 20. Register at https://www.seattle.gov/mayor/one-seattle-initiatives/day-of-service.
  • Host a neighborhood potluck.
  • Buy and deliver groceries for a neighbor in need.
  • Organize a game, sporting event, block party, or group art project.
  • Have a neighborhood treasure hunt.
  • Start a Neighborhood Joy Board or outdoor art gallery.
  • Help neighbors that are homebound with yard work/weeding.
  • Organize a neighborhood cleanup effort.
  • Drop flowers or a thank you note at a neighbor’s mailbox/walkway.
  • Cook a meal or make a treat for your neighbors.
  • Create a Little Free Pantry in your neighborhood.
  • Organize a food drive for your local food bank.

Get Funding

If you would like to plan a community event or project in honor of Neighbor Day, consider applying for a Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF) grant. The NMF Small Sparks Fund provides matching dollars for grassroots projects that build stronger communities. Community groups can request up to $5,000 to help fund Neighbor Day planning efforts and activities. For information on the application process, visit our website, call 206-233-0093, or email NMFund@seattle.gov. 

Be sure to share your stories to inspire others. Use #NeighborDay and #OneSeattle on social media to tell us about an act of kindness you performed or witnessed.

Visit seattle.gov/neighborhoods/public-participation/neighbor-day for more information or contact Sam Read at sam.read@seattle.gov.

Senator Murray Visits Bitter Lake

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Posted: February 26, 2023

From Senator Patty Murray’s website.

Senator Murray discussed major Federal investments in Seattle’s pedestrian safety. On February 22nd U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, visited the Bitter Lake Neighborhood to see how the $25.6 million grant she secured through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) initiative will support pedestrian safety in Seattle. Senator Murray then hosted a roundtable with local elected officials and pedestrian safety advocates to discuss additional investments and infrastructure policy, including for the Aurora Avenue project.

Senator Murray was joined by Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell; Brian Nielsen, NW Region Administrator at WSDOT; Greg Spotts, SDOT Director; Julie Taylor, Manager at New Haven Senior Living/The Cambridge; Tania Hino, Founder of Somos Mujeres Latina and member of Aurora Reimagined Coalition; and Laura Baumgartner, Pastor at Haller Lake United Methodist Church.

“Public safety cannot be an afterthought when it comes to urban planning. Whether you are walking, cycling, or rolling to your destination, our streets need to be safe for everyone,” said Senator Murray. “That is why I fought so hard to include funding for the Safe Streets and Roads for All program when we were passing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and why I helped secure nearly $26 million for the City of Seattle to implement low-cost, high-impact projects in underserved neighborhoods across the city.”

Last month, Senator Murray announced $25.6 million in funding for the City of Seattle to improve traffic safety in underserved neighborhoods across Seattle. The funding comes from SS4A through the Department of Transportation (DOT) and was established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which Senator Murray was a leader in passing. SS4a allocates $5 billion for projects across the country to prevent roadside collisions and death. The funding will support the City’s Vision Zero Plan to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2030.

The City of Seattle will use the funding to implement low-cost, high impact projects in neighborhoods across the city, including Rainier Valley, Downtown, U District, SODO, and White Center. Specifically, the City plans to fund:

  • new sidewalks;
  • traffic calming tools like speed cushions; 
  • flashing beacons to help people cross the street;
  • ADA curb ramps and curb bump-outs, and;
  • protected bicycle lanes.

SPD Solicits Automated 911 Response Feedback

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Posted: January 28, 2023

From KOMO News

Beginning Jan 26, SPD will send fully automated follow-up text messages to many crime victims and 911 callers. It is SPD’s hope that people will respond to the survey questions so improvements to the City of Seattle’s emergency response can be made.

 The Seattle Police Department (SPD) began a new process Thursday to follow up with 911 callers and crime victims in the city. The process involves sending fully automated text messages and emails seeking feedback and aims to “improve services to the community.”

The department said once the 911 emergency has passed, their system will send the automated follow-up messages to solicit feedback about the caller’s experience with the SPD.

The SPD and Community Safety and Communications Center (CSCC) said they hope the changes will “increase communication, provide enhanced customer service, and help improve future 911 interactions between the public and first responders.”

The full article is at this link.

Carkeek Park Visitor Center is Open!

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Posted: January 7, 2023

by Katelyn Saechao on January 6, 2023

Carkeek Park Visitor Center is open to the public Wednesday – Saturday, 9am – 4pm for the duration of the Discovery Park Visitor Center construction closure. The Visitor Center is across from the Environmental Learning Center, in the “admin building”. As we enter into the new year, we want to know what outdoor programs the public wants to see at Carkeek while we are located here.

Carkeek is home to an annual chum salmon run every fall, and we are partnering with Salmon in the Schools and the Carkeek Watershed Community Action Project (CWCAP) to raise the salmon this spring.

Staff are rearing chum salmon this spring at the facility and received the ~200 eggs on January 5th. In April or May, once the salmon are strong enough, we release them into Venema Creek, located in Carkeek Park. They will spend 3-5 years in the ocean before returning to Carkeek Park to spawn.

In addition to saying “hi” to the baby salmon, visitors can chat with knowledgeable staff about Carkeek Park, grab a cup of hot tea or cocoa, learn about volunteer opportunities and peruse the gift shop. Two single-stall indoor restrooms are also available. Plan your visit today!

Hybrid Seattle Home Fair this January and February

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Posted: January 4, 2023

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City staff helping people at the South Seattle Home Fair-Bringing free resources to the community

Once again, SDCI will be hosting our popular Seattle Home Fair! Six virtual lectures will be held in January and February leading up to an in-person event at the Filipino Community Center on February 25, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

These free events will be jam-packed with useful information about rental housing rules, our permitting and inspection process, emergency preparedness, and much more. With something for everyone, you won’t want to miss these events!

Start 2023 off right by getting a jump-start on your home improvement project. Whether you’re a homeowner, landlord, renter, or potential homeowner, the Home Fair virtual lectures or the in-person event will have something for you. Ask us about our permitting process, inspections, and code requirements. Do you rent, or are you a landlord? Learn more about rental housing rules.

Who:
Whether you’re a homeowner, landlord, renter, or potential homeowner, this event has something for you.

Details: 

In-Person Seattle Home Fair
Saturday, February 25, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Filipino Community Center
5740 Martin Luther King Jr Way S, Seattle, WA 98118
RSVPs are appreciated if you are planning to attend.

The closest bus stop is route 106. Route 7 and the light rail are within relatively short walks. The Filipino Community Center is ADA accessible.

Virtual Presentations:
(RSVPs are appreciated.)

Cost:
FREE!

For more information about the hybrid Seattle Home Fair contact:

Wendy Shark
(206) 552-3092
wendy.shark@seattle.gov

Aurora Ave N Safety Planning Survey

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Posted: December 17, 2022

The Seattle Department of Transportation has been conducting a study to plan for safety improvements along Aurora Avenue N. They have released the results of a survey of people interested in safety on Aurora. The report can be reached at this link. The Executive Summary is shown below.

Executive Summary
Overall, the survey focused on:
1. Understanding how, when, and for what purposes people use the Aurora Ave N/State Route 99
corridor.
2. Identifying the types of safety and mobility improvements that are important for people walking,
biking, and driving through Aurora Ave N/State Route 99 corridor.
3. Identifying areas of improvement for public transit, specifically E-Line/RapidRide service.
4. Identifying key crossing locations on Aurora Ave N/State Route 99 corridor.
5. The most relevant values and challenges to consider when planning and designing the study for
the Aurora Ave Project.
2,082 people responded to the survey. Of these, 1,982 identified their ethnicity as follows: 73% white,
1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 8% Latino (a), 14% Asian, 4% Black, 2% Indigenous/First People of
the Americas, 2% Middle Eastern and 6% said they identified themselves otherwise. Participation is
almost equal between men (46%) and women (47%). Most respondents identified their age between 26
– 45 years old (56%), and with no disabilities (88%) as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
(See Demographics – who did we talk to? section for in-depth demographic data).
In the survey, the main improvement identified by respondents is safety infrastructure for people
walking and biking. For example, sidewalks, signalized and marked crossings, and physical separation
from motorized traffic. Another area of improvement respondents prioritized is collision reduction
measures that address speeding and high traffic.
These areas of improvement are also highlighted in the open-ended responses. Keywords such as
“walk”, “sidewalks” and “crosswalks” were mentioned 1,043 times by survey participants in the openended responses, and “bike” and “bike lane” were mentioned 762 times. Keywords such as “speed”,
“fast” and “speeding” were mentioned nearly 400 times.
The top transit improvements identified by respondents are related to the lack of bus connectivity and
the location of current bus stops.
In terms of crossing locations, the N 130th St crossing was identified by the respondents as both one of
the busiest and most avoided crosswalks. Other busy and most used crossing locations identified are the
N 85th St and Bridge Way N crossings. While the other most avoided crossings are the N 125th St, N
46th St, and N 85th St crossings.
Regarding improvements indirectly related to road infrastructure, most respondents expressed social
concerns, like personal safety and crime, as the main issue that needs to be addressed. This feedback
will be considered as we evaluate corridor designs and shared with the Seattle Police Department and
the Human Services Department who have ongoing efforts to address these social issues on the
corridor.
Additional community feedback will be solicited during the future phases of the Aurora Ave Project to
shape the future vision of the corridor and transit services. We will consider this feedback alongside
data and technical recommendations as we develop design options

12th Ave NW Basin Drainage Improvement Project Project Update, December 2022

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Posted: December 15, 2022

Hello Broadview community! Last month, we shared more construction updates for the 12th Ave NW Basin Drainage Improvement project. Since then, construction continued into November. As of November 21, crews have paused construction partly due to weather. This pause is expected to last a few months with construction expected to resume in late spring 2023 (April or May likely). Upon resuming construction, work is expected to take another 6-7 months to complete.

Since pausing construction, the contractor has been working to clean up the work areas and leave the site in a suitable and safe condition. Crews are expected to be done with this clean-up effort and be off-site shortly. All areas where underground pipe was installed have been restored with temporary pavement, gravel, or topsoil. SPU crews plan to briefly return on-site to conduct additional geotechnical testing early next year.

Most construction equipment and materials have been removed from the project area. However, some construction materials will be stored in the right-of-way along the northwest corner of NW 122nd St and 10th Ave NW, and several 72-inch pipes will be stored behind the pump station on 11th Ave NW for the duration of the pause. Both of these storage locations will be fenced off and inaccessible to residents. Homeowners near any stored construction material locations will be contacted directly.

Construction Safety is Everyone’s Job, check out some top safety tips at: www.seattle.gov/utilities/constructionsafety

Looking ahead

We will pause sending monthly email updates until construction is close to resuming. Please encourage your neighbors to sign up by visiting our project website.

If you live near the Natural Drainage System portion of the project, please keep an eye out for a mailer or email update with opportunities to connect with the project team and learn more about the upcoming NDS construction.

Thank you!

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 a question about the project, please feel free to contact the project manager directly by emailing Wan-Yee Kuo at Wan-Yee.Kuo@seattle.gov

Best,

Broadview Project Team

 

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