<![CDATA[Broadviewseattle]]> Follow Broadviewseattle, filter it, and define how you want to receive the news (via Email, RSS, Telegram, WhatsApp etc.) https://follow.it/broadviewseattle Tue, 30 May 2023 18:44:41 +0200 <![CDATA[Neighbors Help Neighbors June 11 Event]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2n7ZVO12yQ28B0-FHtUHmOQEmsPXZ5C9

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.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 00:18:59 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2n7ZVO12yQ28B0-FHtUHmOQEmsPXZ5C9 <![CDATA[Metro Plans to Discontinue Bus Route 28 in Broadview]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2n7ZVO12yQ3AYDAYWkpg4yRFMxTa8z4W

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.

]]> Tue, 16 May 2023 23:25:47 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2n7ZVO12yQ3AYDAYWkpg4yRFMxTa8z4W <![CDATA[Seattle Parks and Recreation Updates 2024 Parks and Open Space Plan]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2n7ZVO12yQ3I8kDPs5Zi5yxhxzpi7FpJ
by  on May 8, 2023
 

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.

]]> Tue, 09 May 2023 13:43:20 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2n7ZVO12yQ3I8kDPs5Zi5yxhxzpi7FpJ <![CDATA[Rhododendron Stroll at Dunn Gardens]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2n7ZVO12yQ17YIN1FKWTLkoy9CZgXDJO

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

]]> Mon, 08 May 2023 14:54:46 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2n7ZVO12yQ17YIN1FKWTLkoy9CZgXDJO <![CDATA[12th Ave NW Basin Drainage Improvement Project Project Update, April 2023]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2n7ZVO12yQ18XSCV6J8jx--bbeigX9oC

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
]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2023 13:55:48 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2n7ZVO12yQ18XSCV6J8jx--bbeigX9oC <![CDATA[Carkeek Park Earth Day Celebration]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2n7ZVO12yQ1OfLSxhDpHY96jHbRcHw3s
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

    GET DIRECTIONS
  • EVENT WEBSITE
]]> Thu, 06 Apr 2023 14:57:40 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2n7ZVO12yQ1OfLSxhDpHY96jHbRcHw3s <![CDATA[Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Annual Report]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2n7ZVO12yQ2HD8kCEWDBQslTP0vptTFR

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.
]]> Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:31:09 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2n7ZVO12yQ2HD8kCEWDBQslTP0vptTFR <![CDATA[12th Ave NW Basin Drainage Improvement Project Update]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2n7ZVO12yQ0nLPzIkI6G7kGT5aWO9DEx

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
]]> Sat, 18 Mar 2023 19:11:42 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2n7ZVO12yQ0nLPzIkI6G7kGT5aWO9DEx <![CDATA[Celebrate Neighbor Day]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2n7ZVO12yQ1becDCed-Zsu4sICfMfkNm

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.

]]> Thu, 16 Mar 2023 10:58:41 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2n7ZVO12yQ1becDCed-Zsu4sICfMfkNm <![CDATA[Senator Murray Visits Bitter Lake]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2n7ZVO12yQ1HWgjQdwdVN0oy9CZgXDJO

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.
]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2023 17:03:26 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2n7ZVO12yQ1HWgjQdwdVN0oy9CZgXDJO <![CDATA[SPD Solicits Automated 911 Response Feedback]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2n7ZVO12yQ2z9sT7k5I89HKSkciKEY1s

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.

]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2023 21:08:18 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2n7ZVO12yQ2z9sT7k5I89HKSkciKEY1s <![CDATA[Carkeek Park Visitor Center is Open!]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2n7ZVO12yQ2A4yRr-3_laBKeetMRuZbW

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!

]]> Sat, 07 Jan 2023 21:41:45 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2n7ZVO12yQ2A4yRr-3_laBKeetMRuZbW <![CDATA[Hybrid Seattle Home Fair this January and February]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2n7ZVO12yQ1t3-0WJSz_IGW0GqTRQSgk

 by 

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

]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2023 14:25:39 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2n7ZVO12yQ1t3-0WJSz_IGW0GqTRQSgk <![CDATA[Aurora Ave N Safety Planning Survey]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2n7ZVO12yQ2b9Np7jhVNxxhSCv31NykC

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

]]> Sat, 17 Dec 2022 17:04:26 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2n7ZVO12yQ2b9Np7jhVNxxhSCv31NykC <![CDATA[12th Ave NW Basin Drainage Improvement Project Project Update, December 2022]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2n7ZVO12yQ3bEpSf7G-mAHKSkciKEY1s

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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by  on December 6, 2022
 

Join your neighborhood Seattle firefighters this weekend as we collect donations for the Toys for Tots program, all of which help King County and Seattle families in need this holiday season.  

We’ll be joined by members of the U.S. Marine Corps and Seattle Fire Foundation volunteers at these QFC locations to collect toys and/or monetary donations: 

Friday, Dec. 9

University Village QFC, 2746 NE 45th Street

5 to 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 10

Westwood Village QFC, 2500 SW Barton Street 

Noon to 2 p.m. 

And for our Seattle Seahawks fans, come see us in Pioneer Square on your way to Sunday’s game!  

We’ll be at several locations around our headquarters (301 Second Ave. S., two blocks north of the North Plaza parking lot) between 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Just look for our uniformed firefighters, Marines and Seattle Fire Foundation volunteers!  

Don’t have a toy or cash on hand? Gift items can be purchased at the two QFC locations for donation. You may also use a special Toys for Tots QR code to make an online donation. Your monetary donations will be used to purchase toys and gifts to make sure no wish goes unfulfilled.  

There are also other locations throughout Seattle and King County where you can drop toys off before the Dec. 15 deadline. To find all the collection sites or learn more about the Toys for Tots – King County program, visit this website.  

 
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by Kyle Morrison on November 16, 2022
By Todd Burley and Giovannina Souers

The rain has brought the return of salmon to Pipers Creek in Carkeek Park. One of three salmon-bearing streams in Seattle, Pipers Creek is a great place to see these anadromous fish complete their life journey and spawn in their home creek. Their usual season to return and spawn is November and they are right on time.

Looking to see the action? Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Environmental Education team partners with Seattle Public Utilities staff to train and host Salmon Steward volunteers at Carkeek Park every Saturday and Sunday starting in November until the Salmon are done spawning (usually the beginning of December). These volunteers are trained in the salmon life cycle, ecology, and much more.

Salmon Stewards will be at Carkeek Park from 11-2pm to answer questions the public might have about the salmon returning to Pipers Creek. You can also find more on the Carkeek Park Salmon Stewards Facebook page.

A silver striped fish thrashes in a shallow creek bed
Spawning salmon in creek
Seattle Parks and Recreation also invites you to join in the Salmon Celebration Day on November 19th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Carkeek Park. We will have music, coffee and doughnuts, and community booths to learn about the nature of the park, the salmon and more.

Beyond just viewing and learning about salmon, there are other park volunteers from the Carkeek Watershed Community Action Project who will be counting the returning salmon – last year there were 939 Chum and 66 Coho that retuned – this was an all-time high. See their site for lots of good information from this community science project.

Looking to expand your salmon viewing beyond Seattle? Check out the King County Salmon SEEson webpage for more locations.

Seattle is blessed to welcome these amazing animals every year to our parks and creeks. We all have a responsibility to ensure their habitat is welcoming so they can continue returning. Please stay out of the creek beds and keep your dogs out as well. Salmon return to spawn and lay their eggs in the gravel beds in these creeks, and one misplaced foot can damage hundreds of salmon eggs. Avoid the use of pesticides in your yard and do your best to conserve water and power so the water in our rivers and streams is available for salmon in all parts of their life cycle.

We hope you’ll get out this autumn to see these amazing fish swim upstream to their destiny. Join us at Carkeek Park!

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From Aurore Reimagined Coalition

 

Special Panel Conversation: Safe Routes to Schools near Aurora

How students safely get to and from school is a challenge across the entire city. But for the more than 6,100 children who attend schools near Aurora, transportation safety and accessibility is directly linked to the most dangerous street in Seattle.

These students span the age groups and each group faces a unique set of challenges – whether lack of crosswalks, turning cars, or personal safety while waiting for and riding transit.

November Coalition Meeting

Monday, November 14 – 7:00PM-8:30PM

Get connected with the Aurora Reimagined Coalition and hear updates on our ongoing work to improve the Aurora corridor for everyone!
CLICK THIS LINK TO LOG IN: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81367553272
Dial in by phone: (253) 215-8782 | Meeting ID: 813 6755 3272 | Press *6 to mute and unmute
Automated captioning will be enabled. Please contact us if you need accommodations of any kind.

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Project Update, November 2022

Hello Broadview community! Last month, we shared more construction updates for the 12th Ave NW Basin Drainage Improvement project. Since then, construction has continued, and the contractor has completed or made progress on the following tasks:

  • Installed a segment of the new drainage system on NW 125th St between 10th Ave NW and 7th Ave NW
  • Installed a segment of the new drainage system on the north section of 10th Ave NW, south of 125th St

Throughout the month of November, the contractor plans to work on the following tasks:

  • Continue installing the new drainage system on NW 125th St, moving east into the 6th Ave NW intersection, where the newly installed system will be connected to the existing system
  • Begin installation of the new drainage system on 11th Ave NW starting at the south end of the project area, west of the playground area
  • Continue delivering and staging pipes along 10th Ave NW and 11th Ave NW
  • Stage two large water treatment tanks along the northwest corner of NW 122nd St and 10th Ave NW. These tanks will minimize project-related sediment pollution by removing sediment from water used during construction before the water is discharged into the system. We will reach out directly to homes that are near where the tanks will be staged.

Please see the highlighted area on the map below for the work areas.

The underground work, originally expected to be complete by end of year, is now expected to be complete in early 2023. This change in schedule is due to unforeseen delays caused by underground conflicts between the new drainage system and existing pipes. Final paving is weather dependent and planned for early 2023. Work will take place Monday through Friday, from 7am to 4pm.

Map showing underground pipe and conveyance work area

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

Natural Drainage System Project Update

The project team is close to reaching 90% design completion on the Natural Drainage System (NDS) project elements. The project team will be reaching out to residents in the immediate project area and will be providing opportunities for the broader community to learn more about the NDS project in the upcoming months.

Looking ahead

We will continue sending monthly email updates with the latest information about the anticipated project schedule, construction progress, and impacts. 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.

As always, 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

Visit the project website

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by  on October 5, 2022
 

Carkeek Park Salmon Stewards are a community of local volunteers trained to welcome, engage, educate, and inspire park visitors drawn by the annual Piper’s Creek salmon run in Carkeek Park. Salmon Stewards can be found along Piper’s Creek this year on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. from November 5 – December 6, 2022.

The Carkeek Park Salmon Stewards is a decades-old community program maintained in partnership with Seattle Public Utilities, Seattle Parks & Recreation, the Carkeek Watershed Community Action Project, and the greater Seattle community. You can follow the Carkeek Park Salmon Stewards on FaceBook.

More information about the salmon return to watershed’s rivers and streams in King County is available below.

‘Salmon SEEson’ returns: Where to spot fish as they come home to spawn in King County rivers and streams

SUMMARY

Salmon are coming home to spawn in King County’s rivers and streams – find details on self-guided and interpretive viewing opportunities on the Salmon SEEson website.

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