Phase 1 construction of the Westlake Cycle Track is wrapping up. Dependent upon the weather, phase 2 should begin in March. In mid-February, construction included testing of concrete stamps in preparation for public art also coming to the Westlake corridor. Fabrication of an art piece, named ‘JewelBoats’ and created by Jennifer Dixon, has begun.
Applications are due March 6th for those interested in joining the Seattle Tilth free volunteer training program, and learning how to be a Master Composter /Soil Builder this spring.
On February 22nd, at 7p at Doric Lodge #92, the Fremont Neighborhood Council (FNC) will hold its monthly public meeting. Fremont residents are encouraged to attend, hear the updates about our neighborhood and voice their own concerns.
Over the last month, Fremocentrist.com has received reports about a neighborhood-wide up-tick in graffiti – and the capture of two culprits on camera. Don Golgert, of Fremont Laser & Design, reported footage had been delivered to the Seattle Police Department.
At its January 25th Board Meeting, the Fremont Neighborhood Council (FNC) invited members of the City of Seattle Department of Planning & Community Development to discuss proposals coming under the Housing Affordability & Livability Agenda (HALA).
In addition to closures of lanes on Aurora Avenue south of the bridge, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has announced two more closures – of southbound lanes this weekend, and the northbound sidewalk from January 18th – September, 2016.
The 4Culture newsletter has reported that San Francisco Bay area artist Verda Alexander has been selected to create original art for the walls of a new building being constructed in Fremont, at 743 N 35th St.
Beginning Monday, January 18th (Martin Luther King Day,) through mid-February, SR-99/Aurora Avenue will close down to one lane in each direction, between the Aurora Bridge and north of Mercer Street.
The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS), in partnership with the Seattle Department of Transportation, is seeking a practicing, published poet, fiction, or creative non-fiction writer for a project-based artist residency in the Northwest tower of the Fremont Bridge.
The Seattle Department Of Transportation will begin construction in January on the new Westlake Cycle Track, with the finished bike route expected for completion in summer 2016.
