Committee for Smart Growth
The deadline for public comment on the draft Environmental Impact Statement for Crown Hill Urban Village is tomorrow. Neighbors can view and download both our Committee’s full comments and a handy summary of the key points in case you also wish to comment with the City and could use some tips.
Several weeks ago, the City released their draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for proposed density increases and upzones in Seattle’s urban villages. The EIS is necessary to comply with state law. The EIS looks at a variety of factors in considering the environmental impacts of zoning changes proposed to implement
On Wednesday, July 19 SDOT and Councilmember Mike O’Brien are hosting a public meeting on the proposal for the removal of Crown Hill’s pedestrian overpass (next to Dick’s) on Holman Road. The overpass removal is part of a Neighborhood Street Fund project to add a new pedestrian street level crossing
Have you voted yet? Please Vote online for Pedestrian Improvement Funds for our neighborhood by this Friday, June 30th. 1) Go online to the City’s voting website here.2) To vote online the city asks for your mobile phone number. They will send a verification code, which can be entered in on the next
The City recently released their draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for proposed density in Seattle’s urban villages. The EIS is necessary to comply with state law. The document looks at a variety of factors in considering the environmental impacts of zoning changes proposed to implement the new affordable housing requirement
We have until June 30 to make sure our community gets important pedestrian safety resources. So, let’s bring some money for street improvements to our neighborhood. The City has set up a new program that lets neighbors vote on up to three street improvement projects that will be funded and
Open House – Soundview Playfield On, Saturday, June 3, the Seattle Parks and Recreation Department will host an Open House in Soundview Park from 1 to 3 p.m. to discuss planned renovations to the playfields to that include synthetic turf and lighting, ADA and other site improvements. Neighbors are invited
Updated 5/19/2017: Download Baker Park Redesign Handout here. Baker Park is being expanded and redesigned. We have the opportunity to make the Baker Park a community asset enjoyed by everyone, instead of community problem. Let’s take advantage of it. The Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation will be hosting an Open
Join your neighbors at Hales Ales Brewery. Wear green. Talk to city leaders about growth. As a resident living in Crown Hill Urban Village, you have a chance to attend a City-Sponsored Open House on April 27th at Hales Ales Brewery, 4301 Leary Way NW. The City Open House hours
The City is seeking comments by April 20th to replace the Holman Road Pedestrian Overpass with a surface crosswalk and build a Plaza at 13th Ave and 92nd. The Overpass and Plaza project is coordinated with a proposed new North Seattle Greenway that will connect Whitman Middle School to Northgate.