On Monday, July 25th, the Fremont Neighborhood Council will meet, at 7p, at Doric Lodge #92, to discuss issues and concerns of residents – including the abrupt declaration by City of Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, last week, dissolving the city’s official relationship – and responsiveness – to the District Council system.
The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) on the Burke-Gilman bike trail, from 11th Ave NW to the Ballard Locks, has been released for review. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is accepting comments on the DEIS until midnight, August 1st.
If you missed the public input session last Sunday, there are still plenty of opportunities to give your ideas (or your ‘don’t wants’,) on development plans for the expansion of Ernst (Slippery Slope) Park – next door to the Fremont Branch Library – at 719 N 35th St.
This Sunday, June 26th, from 11a – 1p, the Seattle Department of Parks & Recreation has invited our community to give input on the design for the public land acquired by the City, in 2010, as an expansion of the A.B. Ernst (Slippery Slope) Park, next door to the Fremont Branch Library.
On Sunday, June 26th, from 11a – 1p, at the Fremont Sunday Market, your input is needed!
The City of Seattle Department of Transportation continues to work on building a cycle track in the parking area along the Westlake corridor, including striping and asphalt pouring. Find out more about the design, and upcoming construction plans, for the Westlake Cycle Track on the project website.
On Monday, March 28th, from 7p – 8:30p, the Fremont Neighborhood Council (FNC) will hold its monthly meeting, at Doric Lodge #92, with presentations by two important City representatives, and updates on area issues.
As they paint and prep the steel for the new North Seattle Transfer Station, and complete the roof of the recycle building, construction is nearing a change in focus.
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.
This week, visible progress was made to future development of the former Fremont Electric site, at 744 N 34th St (at the corner of Troll Ave & Patches Place.)
