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What’s next for the project?

Through our community engagement efforts, we understand that maintaining a safe and secure reservoir site is important to you. Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) crews will be working at Linden Ave N between N138th St and N143rd St next week to prune the vegetation and remove some red osier dogwood to create better sightlines for pedestrians. This work will not impact the drainage function of the swales at this location. The initial trimming work will take about 1 week to complete, and the trimmings will be removed within 2 weeks of the work.

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The Bitter Lake Reservoir site is a 13-acre property that contains a 21-million-gallon reservoir, a playground, a P-Patch community garden, and about 4 acres of open space. SPU is replacing the existing reservoir with a new, partially buried reservoir that will protect drinking water and preserve water service for years to come. This will open up more space for SPR and ARTS to expand and add to the existing park with new amenities and public art for the community to enjoy.

SPU, SPR, ARTS, and DON are working together to make the Bitter Lake Reservoir site a favorite destination in the neighborhood! The new site design will feature:

A new reservoir that improves water security, stormwater systems, and community gathering spaces
More open public space, with new park features for the community to enjoy
Permanent public art that represents and enriches the community

Questions about the projects? We want to hear from you!

Reservoir Project Andrew Karch | andrew.karch@seattle.gov | (206) 684-4643 www.seattle.gov/utilities/BitterLakeReservoir

Park Project Kevin Bergsrud | kevin.bergsrud@seattle.gov | (206) 684-5831 www.seattle.gov/parks/about-us/projects/bitter-lake-reservoir-park

Public Art Rebecca Johnson Rende | rebecca.johnson@seattle.gov | (206) 755-5220 https://www.seattle.gov/arts

P-Patch Garden Alicia Choi | alicia.choi@seattle.gov | (206) 376-2539 https://www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/p-patch-gardening

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Learn how to support Broadview after a disaster

by Dale Johnson

Posted: November 9, 2024

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TRAIN TO HELP!

Learn how to support Broadview after a catastrophic disastrous event while we wait for help to arrive.

Tuesday November 12^th

6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Bitter Lake Community Center

13035 Linden Avenue N

All are welcome!

New and returning Hub* volunteers

*Emergency Hubs are places where people will gather and receive, or give, help after a disaster. Neighbors exchange information and resources and help solve problems.

SPONSORED BY BROADVIEW PREPARES AND

OUR EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION HUBS

Want more info? Contact BroadviewPrepares@gmail.com

Or visit BroadviewPrepares.org

Broadview Historical Society Meeting Nov. 14th 1:30 pm

by Dale Johnson

Posted: November 9, 2024

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Please join “Almost Antiques” and

the “Broadview to Lake City Historical Society”

for a group celebration of the Holiday Season

for our November 14th meeting, 1:30 – 3:30 pm

at the Broadview Library

12755 Greenwood Ave. N. Seattle.

Please bring a special item that is a

reminder of childhood holiday celebrations

and share why this item

holds special memories for you!

It’s Salmon Season at Carkeek Park!

by Dale Johnson

Posted: November 8, 2024

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Chum salmon are on the move! See these majestic and iconic fish up close and personal at one of Seattle’s most biodiverse parks, Carkeek Park.

Come see the Salmon returning to Pipers Creek and learn from a volunteer Salmon Steward. Salmon Stewards is a partnership between Seattle Parks and Recreation and Seattle Public Utilities with support from the Carkeek Watershed Community Action Project. Salmon Steward Volunteers are at Carkeek Park to answer your questions and show you around every Saturday and Sunday from November 2 until Dec 1^st 11am – 2pm.

And don’t miss Salmon Celebration at Carkeek Park on Saturday, Nov 23^rd 11am-2pm. Organizations will host educational booths, free arts and crafts, music, games, a scavenger hunt, and more! Take a picture with Bert the Salmon, see a dance performance, and take part in lots of fun Salmon viewing.

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Broadview-Bitter Lake Community Council Meeting

by Dale Johnson

Posted: November 3, 2024

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Beat the Winter Doldrums

STAY WARM, STAY HEALTHY, STAY CONNECTED!

Join neighbors in Broadview and Bitter Lake for a free community meeting on how to survive and thrive this Seattle Winter!

When: Thursday, November 14, 7:00 to 8:30 pm

doors open at 6:45 pm for setup

Where: Bitter Lake Community Center

13035 Linden Ave N., Seattle, WA 98133

We will warm you up with a program of smart, thoughtful speakers!

STAY WARM: Scott Cooper – Customer Energy Solutions, Seattle City Light

Learn about the best choices for saving energy while keeping your home comfy all winter. Scott Cooper will also tell us about City Light incentives for updating our energy efficiency.

STAY HEALTHY: Daphne Pie – Access and Outreach, Seattle-King County Dept. of Health

Keep your family healthy through the coming winter season. Hear the latest public health recommendations, including the latest about Covid, Flu and other common winter ailments.

STAY CONNECTED: Lauren Graham – Associate Teaching Professor in Psychology, UW

Lauren Graham is a Broadview resident who teaches on the importance of creating strong social connections, and strategies to reduce the stress from social isolation; all helpful to thrive this winter season! In addition, we’ll learn about local club and recreation opportunities.

We hope to see you all soon!

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Broadview-Bitter Lake Community Council

Our NEW Website: www.broadviewbitterlake.org

Our NEW Email: BroadviewBitterLakeCC@gmail.com

Like US on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/broadviewbitterlake/

A Bit of Schools History

by Dale Johnson

Posted: October 7, 2024

Where Oak Tree Village is now (Aurora Avenue N and N 100th St.) for many years there was a school called Oak Lake School. Read the fascinating history here.

Recent Articles about Aurora North

by Dale Johnson

Posted: October 2, 2024

The people at the Aurora Reimagined Coalition have put together several articles about Aurora Ave N. Starting with What do Citywide Council Candidates think about Aurora? you can catch up. See the articles here.

When all other communications means fail Amateur Radio works

by Dale Johnson

Posted: September 29, 2024

In a disaster often the usual means of communication fail. But amateur radio works. You can take a class and get licensed.

Festival of Fruit, Oct. 5 at Piper’s Orchard in Carkeek Park

by Dale Johnson

Posted: September 18, 2024

by Christina Hirsch on September 18, 2024

Piper’s Orchard is bringing back the annual “Festival of Fruit” on Saturday, October 5, from 11am – 2pm at Piper’s Orchard in Carkeek Park! Come celebrate the harvest with cider pressing, apple sampling, an Apple Identification Expert, a mason bee demonstration, live dance performance, cake walk (“Pie Walk!”), historic information, and more! Folks are encouraged to take public transportation, but limited parking is also available at Viewlands Elementary and QFC. Additional event information is available at pipersorchard.org.

Seattle Public Schools Closure Options

by Dale Johnson

Posted: September 14, 2024

Seattle Public Schools announced two potential plans to close some schools (Option A and Option B). Here is a link to their website about this. It includes information about the proposals, the budget challenges the School District is facing, and opportunities for public input.

Adequate state funding for public education remains a challenge for our state. At the City level, we have been able to provide supplemental funding through the Families and Education levy, which is up for renewal next year. As a member of the Libraries, Education and Neighborhoods Committee I will work hard to bring forward a renewal proposal in 2025.