Learn The Latest On Stemming The Sewage Overflows Into Our Waterways
On October 18th, from 6p – 8p, Seattle Public Utilities will host an open hour and public hearing on the Ship Canal Water Quality Project and its Draft Supplemental E.I.S.
Seattle Councilmember Tim Burgess Issues Update On Homeless Encampment Actions
This week, Seattle City Councilmember Tim Burgess (elected at-large) sent out a follow-up e-mail and blog post on an ordinance introduced to the Council (by Councilmember Mike O’Brien, of District #6) that would create a right to camp on public property for indefinite periods of time. Councilmember Burgess opposed the introduction of the legislation, and has asked citizens to engage in discussion about this issue and the proposed new law.
Seattle Parks & Recreation Offers Opportunity To ‘Name That Park’!
The Seattle Department of Parks & Recreation invites the public to submit potential names for the newest park in Fremont – the western portion of the Fremont Troll’s Knoll.
City Post-Construction Survey On Westlake Protected Bike Lane Closes Soon
The City of Seattle Department of Transportation has completed work on the protected bike lane (cycle track) along Westlake, along with a dedication ceremony held in mid-September.
New Artists Sought For Temporary Fence Installation In 2017 Poetry Garden
The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture is seeking artists to develop temporary art for a fence for the 2017 Poetry Garden Art Series on the campus of Seattle Center. The theme for the art is ‘Seattle Center Festál Turns 20.’ The budget for this art work is $1,000 – for design, fabrication and installation.
Fremont Siphon Work Goes Into Nighttime Hours Wednesday
On Wednesday, October 5th, construction work on the King County Wastewater Fremont Siphon Replacement – being done at 2nd Avenue & Leary Way – will continue into the wee hours of Thursday, October 6th.
Second Half Of SR99 Aurora Bridge Preservation Switches Sidewalk Closure
As Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) work continues on painting and preservation of the historic SR 99 George Washington Memorial Bridge (a.k.a. Aurora Bridge,) the area affected shifts from the northbound to the southbound side. This requires that the southbound sidewalk along the nearly 3,000 foot structure will be closed, after crews open the sidewalk on the northbound side.
Councilmember O’Brien Hosts Public Forum On Health, Public Safety & Homelessness
On Thursday, September 29th, at 6p, in the Nordic Heritage Museum in Ballard, Seattle City Councilmember, and representative for Council District #6, Mike O’Brien invites everyone to attend a public forum on Health & Public Safety.
LUDC Contemplates Its Future, And Other City Matters
At its September 19th meeting, the Lake Union District Council (LUDC) heard about Denny Way street closures, possible street improvement projects in Wallingford (& Fremont,) and the entirely unsure and unstable future of the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, the entire City District Council network and the geographically unique LUDC.
SBA Starts Initiative For Entrepreneurship Training For The Previously Incarcerated
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has a new program, called the Aspire Entrepreneurship Initiative, to provide training, and microloans, to previously incarcerated citizens. This continues the mission of the federal agency to explore new ways to make small business ownership more accessible.