Celebrate Earth Day With A Short List Of Our Green Habits
This information provided based on a recent survey by Washington Energy Services.
Give Input on The Draft Transportation Levy Now
In March, City of Seattle Mayor Ed Murray introduced a proposal for a nine-year, $900 million levy to replace the $365 million Bridging The Gap levy due to expire at the end of 2015. The proposed Transportation Levy to Move Seattle is focused on basics: maintaining streets, bridges and sidewalks, and also investing in the future with improvements intended to provide more transportation choices to move more people and goods around this growing city, by increasing the property taxes paid by all residents in the City of Seattle.
Blind Café Brings Positive Social Change, And Dinner, This Weekend
A few tickets remain on sale for seatings on April 9th, 10th & 11th of Seattle Blind Café, at NalandaWest. This pop-up, heart-opening experience can still be taken, for those looking to taste of positive social change in the dark.
Fremont Bridge Closures This Weekend
This weekend, March 28th & 29th, in the wee hours (midnight – 7a,) the Fremont Bridge will be closed to all vehicles (cars, trucks and transit) while the construction crew finishes painting the 100-year-old structure. During the closure, two five-minute bridge crossing opportunities will be offered for pedestrians and bicycle riders at 1:20a and 2:20a.
FNC March Meeting on Development & Transportation
On Monday, March 23rd, the Fremont Neighborhood Council (FNC) will hold its monthly meeting. All Fremont residents are welcome to attend and get involved in advocating on our neighborhood issues. FNC meetings are held at Doric Lodge #92 starting at 7p.
Fremont Chamber Hosts Women’s Social With Banking Experts on March 24th
On Tuesday, March 24th, the Fremont Chamber of Commerce invites all women to attend a special, social gathering with the HomeStreet Bank ‘experts’, all at Stone Way Café. From 5p – 7p, business women can mix and mingle with experts in banking, finance, marketing and more in a fun, relaxed setting.
Get Updated On Upcoming Fremont Siphon Replacement Project
On Monday, March 2nd, from 6p – 8p, at the Fremont Branch of the Seattle Public Library, the King County Siphon Replacement team and the contractor hired to do the massive replacement of the nearly 100-year-old Fremont Siphon will give a vital update on the plan for this project.
Important Public Meeting On Development at 743 N 35th St
On Monday, March 2nd, at 6:30p, the public can attend the City of Seattle Design Review on a development proposed for 743 N 35th, next door to the Fremont Branch of the Seattle Public Library. This presentation will take place at the Ballard Community Center, and will discuss the construction of a five-story structure containing 56 residential units, 1,881 sq. ft. of retail and 10 parking spaces below grade.
A Guide To Commercial Bank Loans With HomeStreet & Fremont Chamber
Last week the Fremont Chamber of Commerce hosted a presentation on commercial loans for businesses, given by Debbie Webber, VP Commercial Relationship Manager for HomeStreet Bank, and Teresa Murphy AVP of Commercial Relationship Manager, also with HomeStreet. At The Barrel Thief, Webber and Murphy talked about what it takes to build a financially healthy business, and getting a loan to help to grow it.
Design Meeting On Proposed Development On Stone Way
On Monday, January 26th, at 6:30p, at University Heights Community Center, the City of Seattle will host a Design Review Guidance meeting on a residential and retail development proposed for 3627 Stone Way N.