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 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 5, 2011January 6, 2023News Releases
First Two Years of Parks for All Levy: Delivering on the Promises
The Parks and Green Spaces Levy Oversight Committee has completed a report on the first two years of work on the $146 million levy approved by the voters in 2008. The City’s general fund has been strained by the recession, and the Parks Department is facing difficult challenges in keeping its operations going. However, the [...]
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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 15, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Positive Motion: Putting us in our Places!
For decades in Seattle we have argued over road real estate. We all want our space on the road, whether we drive a truck or bus, commute by car, walk to work, or ride a bike. Sharing that space — especially when we are in a hurry — brings out our cranky side, and our [...]
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June 14, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Let’s maximize the effectiveness, efficiency and value of our community centers
Last fall, City Council spent weeks trying to adopt a balanced budget that reflected our City’s values. This was no easy task as we faced millions in cuts. As you may know, I chair the Parks and Seattle Center Committee and, historically, when budget cuts are made, Parks takes a large portion of those reductions. [...]
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June 13, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
“Best of Belltown” event tomorrow highlights future Bell Street Park & more
Seattle Parks and Recreation is hosting a special event tomorrow night to highlight two big projects. Seattle Parks and Recreation is working on two projects for the Belltown community that will have a significant impact on the neighborhood: Bell Street Park and Belltown Community Center. Parks staff will provide project updates at the “Best of [...]
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June 7, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
For the dogs: Furry 5K and the great work of Citizens for Off-Leash Areas
Leash your pooches, lace your sneakers, and stuff your pockets with baggies and treats! On Sunday, June 12, hundreds of doggies and their human friends will descend upon Seward Park for the annual Furry 5K. The walk, Seattle Animal Shelter’s biggest fundraiser of the year, supports the shelter’s Help the Animals Fund. Registration ends Wednesday [...]
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June 6, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Building 11: projected legislation timeline
The proposed lease amendment for Building 11 at Magnuson Park is an issue that has been the source of much public discussion over the past few months. If you’d like to learn more about it, I invite you read my previous blog post or visit the “Current Issues” section of my website. The developer is [...]
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June 2, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Dedicating your open space can save you $$! C.U.T. program yields a benefit to property owners and our community
Today’s Parks & Seattle Center Committee featured a presentation on Current Use Taxation (CUT) program. In the year and a half I’ve chaired the committee, only three Seattle property owners have applied for the program. This is a lost opportunity for many. The County-wide CUT program benefits both property owners and the City, as it contributes to [...]