While many eyes glaze over at the mention of the Comprehensive Plan, there are those who know how this document affects nearly every bit of development, activity and innovation done in Seattle neighborhoods. For those who understand, be sure to answer the Department of Planning & Development survey.
In an effort to remind everyone to compost – rather than dump – unwanted Halloween treats, the Seattle Public Utilities has announced a contest inviting everyone to share their scary tales of horrors faced when confronting the bottom of the Halloween candy stash.
The Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, in partnership with Seattle City Light, seeks two artists to create semi-permanent, site-specific installations for City Light’s North and South Service Centers. Each selected artist will create up to two artworks that may be two or three-dimensional to hang on walls. The artworks should capture the “electricity” of City Light’s activities.
After investigating a range of alternatives, King County has set in place a plan to replace the existing Fremont Siphon – a critical wastewater conveyance line – with a new crossing under the Lake Washington Ship Canal. Two microtunnels will be built just west of the existing siphon, under the canal, and connected to the North Interceptor conveyance pipelines on the north and south sides.
The Fremont Neighborhood Council (FNC) has a Request For Proposals (RFP) for distribution, to locate a media savvy expert able to assist with streamlining their web and social media communications. The project has received funds from a Seattle Communities Online Boost Grant from the City of Seattle’s Department of Information Technology’s Community Technology Program, matched in part by the FNC.
The twice-weekly bulletin distributed by the City of Seattle Department of Planning & Development (DPD) recently reported on this project pending in Fremont at 804 N 48th St.
The twice-weekly bulletin distributed by the City of Seattle Department of Planning & Development (DPD) recently reported on these projects pending in Fremont: one at Seattle Pacific University, one for Columbia Lutheran Home, and two subdivisions of lots.
On Wednesday, July 27th, a public hearing will be held, before the Seattle City Council’s Committee on the Built Environment (COBE) which generally begin at 9:30a. This will concern six requested modifications of development standards for the remodel of Fire Station #9, located at 3829 Linden Avenue North.
Beginning the week of July 18th, as part of the Fremont Siphon Sewer Project, crews from King County will do maintenance work on the both the Queen Anne and Fremont access points. In Fremont, intermittent work will occur near 2nd Avenue NW and NW Canal Street, with heavy equipment, noise, dust and odor expected.
On Saturday, July 16th, from 11a – 2p, the Seattle Police Foundation have invited all those who live, work and play on Seattle’s waterways to enjoy a picnic with the Seattle Police Department Harbor Patrol. Come meet the officers, check out the station (located just west of Gas Works Park, at 1717 N. Northlake Pl) and learn more about the equipment and training that the Patrol use to keep us safe.
