Survey asks how to create a cleaner and greener Seattle

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Posted: August 10, 2011

Seattle Public Utilities seeks input about best ways to reach 70 percent recycling

 SEATTLE — Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) wants to hear from residents and businesses about waste reduction, recycling, and other solid waste services. The 2011 draft revision of Seattle’s Solid Waste Management Plan is available on SPU’s website: www.seattle.gov/util/SolidWastePlan.

 “Our ambitious solid waste goals are another example of the high expectations that the people of Seattle rightly have for our public utilities. Good planning and dedicated citizens are how Seattle achieves these goals,” said Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn.

 The Solid Waste Management Plan updates the City of Seattle’s programs to prevent waste, increase recycling and composting, and improve services. It describes the roadmap that will guide Seattle to its goal of diverting 70 percent of all municipal solid waste away from the landfill. The current timeline to achieve this rate is 2025, but the draft plan proposes moving the time frame up to 2022.

 “This revised plan further strengthens the key concepts of zero waste, waste prevention, sustainability, and product stewardship – which were initially developed over a decade ago by a wide group of stakeholders,” McGinn added. “The public comment process is how we work together, as a city, to figure out how to get there.”

 SPU is providing a variety of ways for people to provide input: an online survey at www.seattle.gov/util/SolidWastePlan; a dedicated e-mail address at SolidWastePlan@seattle.gov; and working with community groups to share information and gather feedback.

 “Citizen action is what has spurred Seattle to become a national leader in recycling and composting. I’m confident that the input provided by the people of Seattle will further improve a plan that continues to guide the City well,” said City Councilmember Mike O’Brien, Chair of the Seattle Public Utilities and Neighborhoods Committee.

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In addition to providing a reliable water supply to more than 1.3 million customers in the Seattle metropolitan area, SPU provides essential sewer, drainage, solid waste and engineering services that safeguard public health, maintain the City’s infrastructure and protect, conserve and enhance the region’s environmental resources.

Bitterlake P-Patch Update

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Posted: August 9, 2011

Hi P-Patchers and Gardeners in the Broadview nieghborhood:

 We won, for the second year in a row, our entry in the novelty/community class in the Greenwood SeaFair Parade held July 27th.  Our theme was BIG GREEN THUMBS UP FOR PLANET P-PATCH.  Thank Lee Hewitt for all her brilliant and very hard work.  The purpose of our entry is to raise awareness of our start-up p-patch.  Pictures are at:

 https://picasaweb.google.com/jimbobrewer/RecentlyUpdated?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCJXRk-i6l9j6uwE&feat=directlink

 Now for the status of the P-Patch:

  • A related project, The community-proposed Opportunity Fund Parks Improvements were selected for funding by Parks.  That project is moving forward.  The improvements include a play area on the east side of our Bitterlake P-Patch.  This requires redesign of a portion of our beds next to the play area.
  • There are opportunities to gain some amenities that will benefit the P-Patch final design if we work with the Bitterlake Reservoir Park Improvements to coordinate design and construction of the P-Patch with the other improvements.  We need this since previously estimated costs to build some of the elements of the P-Patch would require serious fund raising.
  • If we wait and do construction for both projects together, we can combine the play area and p-patch water system connections and excavation costs.  This should REDUCE COSTS.
  • The Construction Committee agrees this is the most practical solution even though it delays installing the p-patch.
  • DELAY UNTIL EARLY NEXT YEAR final approval of the p-patch landscape design and start construction.  We are waiting for the design and approval of the PLAY AREA then we can finalize our landscape design.
  • WHAT WE CAN DO NOW:  Attend community design meetings for the Bitter Lake Reservoir Enhancements to give voice to our P-Patch Needs and interest.  Community meetings to gather neighborhood input into the play area and plaza improvements are underway now.  The next meeting will be in September.  Check for updates at:  http://www.seattle.gov/parks/projects/bitter_lake_reservoir/enhancement.htm
  • P-PATCH MONTHLY MEETINGS ON HOLD until we are ready to move forward.  Look for future emails.
  • PLANT SALE in September to raise funds.  If we go forward with this we will ask for help.  Any time will go to improving your position in getting a p-patch.  This is a long list.

Have a great summer,

 Nancy Edmondson

206-364-1779

For the Construction Committee

Broadview Night Out Block Parties Everywhere…

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Updated: August 5, 2011

A few of Broadview Community Council Board member  headed out Tuesday evening to “meet and greet” among some of the neighborhood block parties in progress. We enjoyed meeting neighbors in our Broadview service area and thanks to all for the food and drinks so generously provided to us.

Will shared with his neighbors and with us the opportunity to do some International Beer and Cider Tasting as well as Vietnamese sandwiches just for starters.

Cheri Hendricks, was hosting her neighborhood gathering in a lovely setting with outdoor tables and umbrellas and live music.

 

We had a great time and hope that all of the Night Out block parties enjoyed themselves as much as the events we attended.

 Thanks so much to the Seattle Police Department bike-riding officers who traveled our neighborhoods and joined in the meeting and greeting of our neighbors!

 Pat McCoy, President

Broadview Community Council

It’s Summer Time and Open Garden Celebration!

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Posted: August 2, 2011

Hello Fellow P-Patchers!  I would like to cordially invite you on behalf of Haller Lake P-Patchers to come celebrate another bountiful growing season and our 9th Annual Open Garden Celebration on Sunday August 7th from 11am-3pm.

We will have tours of the garden, a couple of Master Gardeners to answer your burning questions, go on a garden search, and just in: Leslie McMichaels, renown Seattle Harpist; will be playing for your enjoyment. Light refreshments will be served.

The address is: 13045 1st Ave NE, between I-5 and Aurora Avenue N. Rain or Shine, we hope to see you there!

Cathy Hammer

Haller Lake P-Patch Co-Chair Open Garden

Broadview Bitterlake P-Patchers Win Award in Greenwood Parade

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Updated: July 29, 2011

 
Your Broadview Bitterlake P-Patch neighbors participated in the 61st Greenwood Seafair Parade Wednesday, July 27th. 
 
This years Greenwood Seafair Parade theme was, “Greenwood Takes Flight” with Dr. Bonnie Dunbar, retired Astronaut, as Grand Marshal. 
 
Bitterlake P-Patch was awarded a 1st Place Trophy in the Comic/Novelty Community Division with an alien outer space P-Patch complete with marching alien tomatoes and an alien Potato Princess.
 
 
 
If you are interested in a P-Patch plot at 143rd and Linden Ave Seattle, contact:
 
 
Lee Hewitt, 
Chair, Bitterlake  P-Patch Activities
Chair, Bitterlake  P-Patch 2011 Greenwood Parade
 

Our City Wants Us to Participate in Major Review of Its Comprehensive Plan

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Updated: July 22, 2011

Here’s some news about the City’s Comprehensive Plan and what it means for you. This information below comes directly from the Seattle Department of Community Development’s site to ours for our community’s potential use and involvement.
 
The City is kicking off a Major Review of the Seattle Comprehensive Plan. Specific questions and issues are now being discussed between DPD, other City departments, and the Seattle Planning Commission.  We want you to be part of these discussions, which focus on basic planning issues like how to manage growth.  As Seattle grows, we’ll have to provide attractive and affordable places to live. We’ll need to develop reliable transit to connect our neighborhoods. All of this needs to take into consideration climate change and a challenging economy.

This new Review of Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan will produce a practical and visionary roadmap, expressing Seattle’s values and vision for the next 20 years. The plan will spell out specific goals and policies affecting the natural environment, land use, transportation, housing, and open space. These goals are the building blocks of all the City’s plans and programs. The Comp Plan also provides specific guidance for where to locate new housing and jobs, and makes state-required changes.

By state law, the Comprehensive Plan must be consistent with the regional growth management strategy (Vision 2040), and the King County Countywide Planning Policies. Since those documents have been recently updated, part of the Review will be to ensure that Seattle’s Plan remains consistent with them.

What does this all mean for me?

The Major Review is your opportunity to influence Seattle’s future. Like any household, we periodically need to take stock of our assets and decide on our future direction. In this case, the household is our city. This summer we’ll ask for your initial ideas about topics the Plan already covers or new ideas that it should cover.
The last Major Review happened in 2004 — quite a while ago! Since 2004, Seattle has changed. 2010 Census data shows that Seattle’s population has increased by 8% since 2000 to a new high of 608,000 people. Seattle now has an expanded modern transit system with light rail and a streetcar. By 2030, Seattle expects 120,000 new residents and 115,000 new jobs.
With so many new facts to consider, how do we promote good planning, keep Seattle’s unique qualities, and address the challenges of the economy, climate change and new growth?  Your input during the Major Review will help ensure the final revised Plan will reflect a 20 year vision for the Seattle community.

Bitter Lake Reservoir Park Enhancements

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Updated: July 18, 2011

 Seattle Parks and Recreation invites you to a public meeting to learn about the new community initiated Opportunity Fund project at the north side of Bitter Lake Reservoir.  The project site is located along N 143rd St and the corner of Linden Ave N.  At this meeting Parks design team will present concept plans for a new children’s creative play space and additions to the existing plaza area.  The play space will serve pre-school and/or school age children.  This project is one of fifteen projects funded by the Parks and Green Spaces Levy, Opportunity Fund.

You are encouraged to attend and join in the planning.

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Time: 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. 

Where: Tressa Apartments 14200 Linden Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98133

visit:http://www.seattle.gov/parks/projects/bitter_lake_reservoir/files/application_received.pdf

If you require additional information or special meeting accommodations, please contact:

Susanne Rockwell, Seattle Parks and Recreation, 800 Maynard Ave S. Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98134

206-684-0902, susanne.rockwell@seattle.gov

 For project information please visit: http://seattle.gov/parks/projects/bitter_lake_reservoir/enhancement.htm

North Precinct Picnic Always an Opportunity for Learning, Networking, and Having a Good Time!

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Updated: July 17, 2011

By Pat McCoy, President, Broadview Community Council

This was my second visit to our North Precinct’s annual event and I remembered to bring my camera. Thought it started at noon so I was among the first there. People came gradually to set up their tables and display their information. I was able to have a lengthy talk with Linda Spain, Program Manager for the Seattle Neighborhood Group. The mission of this group is to “…partner with residents, businesses, government agencies and other service providers to advocate for safe neighborhoods and develop strategies to create strong communities.”

 

Then along came our friend, Richard Dyksterhuis, with his huge stock of literature related to the Aurora Safety Project, and Will Murray, representing GAIN the Highland. They shared space with the Seattle Neighborhood Group. SPD had tables exhibiting safety literature and several other organizations were represented  including the Greater University Distri ct, Dunn Gardens (Gloria Butts), and the Licton Springs Community Council. In representing our Broadview Community Council, I decided to “meet and greet” people by walking through the event and taking pictures of the action.

Teri Johnston, our Crime Prevention Coordinator, was on site for answering inquiries and guided tours of the police station itself were offered. A raffle was held about each half hour. Will’s niece won a $25 dinner prize with a ticket she found on the sidewalk! There was on-site live music, all-you-can-eat hotdogs, chips, apples, and a variety of ice cream items served by officers, including our own Officer Dave Gordon (see photo below). City Council members Jean Godden and Tim Burgess were talking to attendees as well as Dean Willard, candidate for a seat on the Seattle Port Authority.

 

The event lasted until 4 p.m. It’s a great opportunity to circulate, ask questions, and learn about current issues. Will Murray represents our Broadview Community Council at all North Precinct Advisory Council meetings and introduced me to the Captain and members of our Community Police Team (CPT) including Sergeant Newsom who organizes the event every year.

This gorgeous member of SPD only answers to folks who talk to her in German but at least I got a good photo!

“Heaven and Earth” Returning to Carkeek Park

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Posted: July 8, 2011

The Center on Contemporary Art (CoCA), in collaboration with the Carkeek Park Advisory Council and Seattle Parks and Recreation, will once again present an exhibit of outdoor art at Carkeek Park.

“Heaven and Earth 3:  Cycles of Return” will be on display throughout Carkeek Park from July 9, 2011 to October 9, 2011.

An Opening Reception will be hosted this Saturday, July 9, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM, at Carkeek’s Environmental Learning Center, 950 Carkeek Park Road, Seattle, WA 98177.  The public is invited to meet the “Heaven and Earth” artists and organizers and to tour the exhibits.

Additional funding from 4Culture’s Site Specific program and the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs allows this year’s exhibit to return with an expanded roster of artists –  a total of 20 to 25 displays from 21 individual artists.

A walking tour of Carkeek’s “Heaven and Earth 3” takes about an hour and a half.  Some works can be seen in less time, including a variety visible from the access road.  Maps can be downloaded for free at CoCA’s website beginning July 9.

In addition to Carkeek Park, a satellite exhibit exploring Puget Sound’s marine environment is on display at Point Shilshole Beach in Ballard, featuring 10 more installations by various artists.

As in previous years, “Heaven and Earth” focuses on our natural environment in a world of change. Participating artists present their interpretations of art and nature, leaving “no trace” following removal of their installation.  The artwork is constructed of mostly natural materials and is designed to have minimal impact on the park.  Installations will either decompose organically or will leave the park in the same state it was prior to installation.

Carkeek Park is considered one of Seattle’s premier urban forests.  Sunset Magazine recently named it #3 among America’s top 10 urban parks.  Seattle Parks and Recreation estimated that 150,000 people visited Carkeek Park during the “Heaven and Earth” display period last summer.  A similar turnout is hoped for again this year.

For more information on this event, contact David Francis at 206-283-4701 or via email at david@cocaseattle.org.

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