The Parks & Seattle Center Committee met again today regarding Building 11 to evaluate the first in a series of formal changes to the proposed lease amendment. To recap our previous discussions, Seattle Channel video footage is available for committee meetings on June 16 and July 7. If you’re not familiar with it, past blog [...]
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July 13, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Seward Park celebrates 100 years with festival this weekend
Seattle Parks & Recreation will be celebrating 100 years of Seward Park this weekend, and this gem of a park along Lake Washington in Southeast Seattle holds a great deal of history. Read on from Parks’ press release: To commemorate the establishment of Seward Park in 1911, neighbors and community organizations are holding a historical [...]
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July 12, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Nickelsville: a self-governed encampment that works
Councilmembers Nick Licata, Tom Rasmussen, Sally Clark and I visited the encampment on Marginal Way on Thursday afternoon, July 7th. The Nickelodeons, as they call themselves, were waiting for us and introduced us to their camp rules, their code of conduct, and most importantly, to themselves. I have written about encampments previously (see the Dignity [...]
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July 11, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Building 11: Parks Committee recap for July 7th
We’ve spent much of the last two Parks & Seattle Center Committees discussing the proposed lease amendment for Building 11 at Magnuson Park. Given the level of interest in the topic, I want to recap the past two meetings and provide some information on our next steps. The existing 2008 lease, approved by Council on [...]
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July 7, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Celebrating the great work of the Greenway Trust
I attended the Celebrate Greenway Heritage event Wednesday evening at Snoqualmie Point Park. It was a special summer evening dedicated to the great work accomplished by the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust. The Greenway connects 1.5 million acres surrounding Interstate 90. Over 800,000 acres of land are now publicly owned, from city parks to expansive [...]
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July 6, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
King County Council recognizes the work of Robin Abel & Norm Maleng
About 400 motor vehicle collisions caused by debris falling from a moving vehicle happen every year on Washington roadways. The result can be horrendous injuries and even fatalities, all of which could be avoided if drivers secured what they’re hauling. The statewide emphasis and tougher new laws on securing loads is largely due to the [...]
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July 5, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Planning & Development needs your help with the Comprehensive Plan
The Department of Planning and Development (DPD) is updating Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan – the vision for how Seattle will evolve over the next two decades. A population increase of 20% is predicted, and the City needs to plan on how best to improve opportunities in housing and business and provide for public services. DPD has [...]
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July 1, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
July/August Walk Bike Ride Challenge starts today
Seattle Department of Transportation has been running the Walk Bike Ride Challenge for about a year. This program encourages folks to switch to walking, cycling and transit. Participants become part of a community making a difference on many fronts, including personal health and improved air quality in Seattle. When you enroll, you’ll receive weekly [...]
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June 30, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Lake Union Cleanup returns July 5th
Independence Day draws near, and it’s a great time to gather with friends and family to celebrate. But it’s something else when you show up on a weekday morning to meet with like-minded folks and get down to the business of cleaning up after everyone else’s good time the night before. On July 5th of [...]
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June 24, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Four is the magic number: scofflaw program boots up July 5th
We’re just one week away from the end of what Seattle Municipal Court is calling a collections reduction event. Through June 30th, 2011, Seattle Municipal Court will allow citizens to pay their unpaid tickets and fines at a reduced cost. During this 60‐day period, defendants can pay certain delinquent accounts directly to the Seattle Municipal [...]