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Place to Keep Your Eye on Northgate Development

Thanks to Maple Leaf Community Council, here is a website with valuable links to documents related to the Northgate Urban Center zoning and Northgate LINK Light Rail Station plans.

http://www.mapleleafcommunity.org/northgate.html

There is plenty of opportunity to get involved. Check back on that page once in a while, and we’ll also be posting some  meetings on our Pinehurst website.

Posted by Nancy | January 26th, 2012 | Category: get involved, Land Use, Neighborhood Planning, Northgate Light Rail Station, Northgate Rezone | 3 comments

City Hall Open House

Posted by Nancy | January 25th, 2012 | Category: Events | Leave a comment

Meeting: Thornton Creek Alliance (Thu 1/26)

Sorry for the late notice on this and for everybody who won’t see it until the next email goes out. It only came in 15 minutes ago so I got it up as quickly as I could.

GREENWAYS & URBAN FORESTS
 Natural Area Restoration, Volunteers,
Crime & Personal Safety

THORNTON CREEK ALLIANCE invites you to an open discussion. Participate in brainstorming sessions with neighbors and community leaders.  Hear from others working to create better neighborhoods by integrating community interests.

January 26th Thursday 7pm – 9pm
Meadowbrook Community Center,  10517 35th Ave. NE, Seattle 98125

ATTENDING:
Sally Bagshaw           Seattle City Council Chair of Parks Committee
Terrie Johnston          SPD Community Liaison
Joanna Nelson de Flores          Green Seattle Partnership Project Manager
Chris Saleeba            Seattle Greenways

 

ALSO PARTICIPATING:
Blockwatch + Educators + Park Stewards + Parks Department + Tree Ambassador Program + Community Activists: Maple Leaf, Pinehurst, Shoreline,..

AND
Anyone who wants to explore how we nurture our natural areas while enhancing our personal safety in and around them

The spring meeting is March 22.  More information: Judy Olson at 206-523-4384 or judyngaryol@msn.com  with comments or post a message at facebook.com/Thornton.Creek.Alliance or write: TCA, PO BOX 25690, Seattle, WA 98165

Posted by Phillip | January 24th, 2012 | Category: Thornton Creek | Leave a comment

Early Design Guidance Meeting (525 NE Northgate Way)

I mentioned this earlier when it was first canceled/rescheduled and I was correct about the date. It has been rescheduled for February 6th at 6:30pm at University Heights Center.

Notice of Design Review Early Design Guidance Meeting
Project: 3012842
Address: 525 NE NORTHGATE WAY
Area: Northeast
Zone: NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL3-65, CONTRACT REZONE, ZONING SPECIAL ST WITHIN 100FT, ARTERIAL WITHIN 100FT, URBAN VILLAGE OVERLAY, SALMON WATERSHED, SPECIAL GRADING REQUIREMENT, NORTHGATE OVERLAY DISTRICT, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERICAL3-40, URBAN VILLAGE OVERLAY
Contact: KEVIN CLEARY
Contact phone: (425)454-0566
Planner: Scott Kemp
Planner phone: (206)233-3866
Conditions:

The Director of DPD is convening the Design Review Board for an early design guidance meeting.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposal is for a seven-story building containing 238 residential units above 16,000 sq. ft. of retail space. Existing structures to be demolished. Parking for 325 vehicles to be provide.

PROCESS

The applicants have applied for Design Review related to development of this site. At the early design guidance meeting, the applicants will present information about the site and vicinity. The public may offer comments regarding the design and siting of a development on the subject site; and the Design Review Board members will also offer comments and identify those Citywide Design Guidelines of highest priority in developing the site.

MEETING
Date:             Monday, February 6, 2012
Time:            06: 30 p.m.
Location:      University Heights Center
5031 University Way NE
Room NB1

MORE INFORMATION
For more information regarding this application or the Design Review process, you may contact the Land Use Planner listed above. If you are unable to attend this meeting but would like to be informed of future meetings, please call the Land Use Planner to become a party of record.
Map:
The top of this image is North. This map is for illustrative purposes only. In the event of omissions, errors or differences, the documents in DPD’s files will control.
Posted by Phillip | January 24th, 2012 | Category: Land Use, Northgate | Leave a comment

Jane Addams K-8 School Tours

Looking for an alternative to your neighborhood school? Interested in a smaller learning environment for middle school? Come learn more about this NE Seattle option school.

Jane Addams is a public, K-8 school with an emphasis on environmental science. Along with rigorous academics, the school offers an integrated Spectrum program for advanced learners, bilingual services for English Language Learners (ELL), special education services, and rich arts offerings. An exceptional faculty and staff, diverse student body and engaged parents have created this thriving school community in record time. Come see what all the excitement is about!

Evening Open Houses:

  • February 9, 6:30-8:30pm
  • February 29, 6:30-8:30pm

Morning Tours:

  • Tuesday, January 31, 9:30-11:30am
  • Monday, February 13, 8:30-10:30am
  • Thursday, March 1, 8:30-10:30am
  • Thursday, March 8, 9:30-11:30am

(please note there are 2 different start times for morning tours)

Principal Debbie Nelsen will provide a school overview and Science Specialist Christine Benita will share details about the school’s environmental science program. Tour the building, talk with teachers and observe classes.

Please visit our school (addamsk8.seattleschools.org) or PTSA (www.janeaddamsptsa.org) websites to learn more.

We focus on learning – We respect ourselves and others

We take care of our school – We solve problems

We PERSEVERE!

Jane Addams K-8 is a Seattle Public School located at 11051 34th Ave NE, Seattle WA 98125

206-252-4500

Posted by Eric Youngblut | January 23rd, 2012 | Category: Schools | Leave a comment

Kids Art in Pinehurst Pocket Park

This week’s art in the Pocket Park is by Solly. He drew it at Pinehurstfest last summer. Thanks, Solly, for the great work! Pinehurst Pocket Park is at NE 117th St and 19th Ave NE. Unfortunately right now there is a large purple tag on the plexiglas. We’ll try to get it cleaned off soon.

If you would like to submit your child’s artwork for the Pocket Park, please email nancy@pinehurstseattle.org. We’ll put it on mat board donated by FRAMEIT Ltd, 539 NE Northgate Way.

Posted by Nancy | January 21st, 2012 | Category: Pocket Park | Leave a comment

Pinehurst Snow Sculptures – January 15, 2012

Posted by Nancy | January 15th, 2012 | Category: Community, Fun | 3 comments

Celebrate Neighbor Appreciation Day on February 11

Celebrate Seattle’s 18th annual Neighbor Appreciation Day, a special day to reach out to neighbors, create new friends, and express thanks to those who help make our neighborhood a great place to live. Community groups, businesses, and residents across Seattle come together on February 11 (and the week of) to celebrate this day.

There are several ways to participate:

  • Plan an activity for your neighborhood such as a block party, potluck, or work party. The website, www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/neighborday, provides ideas, tools, resources, and templates to help community members organize an activity. Once organized, the event can be posted to the online calendar at www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/neighborday/eventsubmit.htm (the submission can be made public or private).
  • Send out Neighbor Appreciation Day greeting e-cards to your neighbors. The selection of e-cards feature artwork from past winners of the Neighbor Appreciation Day Student Art Contest. See e-cards here.
  • Share a story or two about your favorite neighbors. Community members can visit the Neighbor Appreciation Day website to post stories about great neighbors or their neighborhood.
  • Attend one of the many community activities listed on the online calendar. Seattle Fire stations, Seattle Parks and Recreation community centers and pools, and other organizations have special Neighbor Appreciation Day events and work parties planned.
  • Join Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and the hundreds of community members across our city in celebration of what makes Seattle great – our neighbors! For information, visit http://www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/neighborday/ or contact Wendy Watson at wendy.watson@seattle.gov.
Posted by Nancy | January 12th, 2012 | Category: Community, Events, Fun, get involved | 3 comments

Have Ideas for Neighborhood Improvements?

The deadline for the 2012 Neighborhood Project Fund is February 1st. For those not aware, this is a city fund that lets people propose projects in their neighborhood that they would like to see done. These are small park or street improvements (up to $90k) such as playground improvements, pathway upgrades, accessibility improvements, traffic circles, traffic calming, school zone speed limit signs, etc.

Do you have projects you want to do in Pinehurst? The form is available on their website (and very short!) if you want to submit it yourself. But if you’ve got an idea you can discuss it here (or Facebook) and I can help. I’ve heard that Parks often feels left out of this process so are there any improvements you’d like to make to either park? I was thinking Pinehurst Playfield could use a billboard like the pocket park until I realized it already has one. Anything else?

Warning: While it has been done in the past, they explicitly warn that this is not recommended for sidewalks as they’re often more expensive than funding allows. Which isn’t to say that we can’t try for another 1-block segment someplace… It’s just less likely to be selected. Also, for traffic calming projects you need to go through the traffic calming program. There’s more details below but keep in mind that you would probably need to attend the Jan 17th meeting (Douglas Truth Library-2300 E Yesler Way) because the next one would be after the deadline.

Project Criteria:

  • Projects funded by the Cumulative Reserve Subfund (approx. $1 million total) can only be used for maintenance or repairs to existing City facilities, projects which address safety issues or upgrades related to the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) like wheelchair access improvements.
  • Projects funded by the Neighborhood Street Fund (approx. $200K total) must be transportation-related. These projects may include new construction.
  • For traffic calming projects, you must participate in the Seattle Department of Transportation’s traffic calming program prior to applying for your project to ensure that the project is beneficial, feasible and that there is sufficient community support.  Information about the program is available on line at: http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/neighborhoodtraffic.htm
Posted by Phillip | January 7th, 2012 | Category: get involved, Parks | 4 comments

Lake City UGM Shelter Advisory Meeting Minutes

Union Gospel Mission is running the homeless shelter in the old Lake City fire station. You can see the advisory committee meeing minutes from December 20, 2011 here.

Posted by Nancy | January 6th, 2012 | Category: Community, Lake City | One comment
 
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