Archives

Don't forget! There is far more information available at the Neighborhood Service Center (NSC) which is located in Fremont at 908 N. 34th Street. You can also call the NSC at 206.684.4054. We'd love to hear from you!

South Lake Union Neighborhood Plan Update Public Workshop Tuesday, April 4 6:00-8:30 p.m. Seattle Unity ChurchFellowship Hall 200 8th Avenue N. (www.seattleunity.org/map) The City of Seattle’s Department of Planning and Development (DPD) and South Lake Union Friends and Neighbors (SLUFAN) are hosting a public workshop to discuss key strategies for an updated South Lake Union Neighborhood Plan. Comments we receive will help shape a new neighborhood plan for South Lake Union. For more information, see: www.seattle.gov/dpd/planning/slu.Questions? Call Lish Whitson at DPD: (206) 233-0079, or email him at: lish.whitson@seattle.gov.

Fremont Bridge Approach Construction Project Open House April 26th - Save the Date! Phase II of construction will be the focus of an Open House to be held on April 26th in Adobe's conference center from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. . Information on traffic restrictions across the bridge, changes to Metro bus routes, the overall project schedule and more will be covered. Phase II of construction is currently planned to begin in late May or early June. If you have questions or concerns regarding the project please call SDOT Project Manager Lorelei Mesic at 206-684-5178 or lorelei.mesic@seattle.gov. Businesses may contact Art Brochet at 206 547-1008 or art@muirpr.com.

Investing in Seattle’s Transportation Infrastructure Let’s Keep Seattle Moving Mayor Nickels, Councilmember Jan Drago and the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) are hosting city-wide open house to discuss Seattle’ s transportation system. Seattle ’ s transportation system is a public asset that benefits all of us. Over the last decade, funding dedicated to transportation has declined significantly. In many cases, due to limited resources SDOT has had to defer needed transportation repairs and improvement projects. As a result, we are falling dangerously behind in maintaining our city streets, bridges and other critical pieces transportation infrastructure. Seattle is at a critical juncture. We cannot continue to build a first rate city on a second rate transportation system. The state of Seattle’ s transportation system impacts everyone. Please attend the open house to learn more about the state of Seattle’ s Transportation system, the need to repair our aging infrastructure; share your ideas, and tell us your transportation priorities on Tuesday, April 4 Ballard High School 1418 NW 65th St Open house is from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, doors open at 6:00 PM. Formal presentation starts at 7:00 PM.  Refreshments will be provided. Meeting room is ADA accessible. For interpretation services call (206) 684-8297. RSVP: Call (206) 684-ROAD

Seattle City Light Electric Rate Forum Be part of the process Mayor Greg Nickels and Seattle City Light are embarking on a review of CityLight electric rates with the goal of having new rates in place by January1, 2007. The Mayor and City Light have identified 11 rate issues for review and p ossible City Council action. In addition to issues relating to residential rates, issues that may be of particular interest to our larger commercial and industrial customers include the following: · Network Rates ·Suburban Rates ·Streetlights ·New Large Loads ·Power Factor Charge ·Pole Attachment Rates ·Interruptible Rates ·Seasonal Rates ·Distribution Capacity Reservation Charge (reserving "backup" feeder capacity). The Mayor and Seattle City Light want to inform you of the various opportunities for public input on these important issues. These include the following: A web site with links to all relevant documentation, contact information for key individuals, a timeline, and related materials and information. The Rates Process web site is http://www.seattle.gov/light/news/issues/RateProc/.  A dedicated email address to which you may send your comments, input, etc. SCL.RateReview@seattle.gov. Three Electric Rate Forums where interested persons can meet City of Seattle and Seattle City Light staff, learn about the issues driving thisreview, and provide input. The dates and locations of the forums are as follows: - North Seattle: Thursday, March 30th, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, Seattle City Light North Service Center Auditorium, 1300 N 97th Street. - South Seattle: Monday, April 10th, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, Rainier Valley Cultural Center, 3515 South AlaskaStreet - Downtown Seattle: Tuesday, April 11th, 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm, Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 Fifth Avenue,Conference Room 4060. We anticipate attendance at the April 11th downtown meeting to be primarilylarge commercial and industrial customers, and therefore, the focus ofdiscussions to be primarily on the above noted rate issues. Should you wishto attend, please RSVP to sheree.hall@seattle.gov.

Jaime Lerner to Speak in Seattle World renowned champion for sustainable growth at Benaroya in April. Join Mayor Nickels for this stimulating presentation on sustainable growth from a truly global perspective, featuring Jaime Lerner, former Mayor of Curitiba and Governor of Parana State, Brazil. Monday, April 10, 7:30-9:00 p.m. Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall, Benaroya Hall 200 University St. Attendance is free; no RSVP necessary Lerner is well known for his pioneering work in sustainable growth, and is particularly noted for his work in public transportation. Lerner has received numerous awards, including the United Nations Environmental Program Award, Child and Peace Award from UNICEF, the World Technology Award for Transportation, and the 2002 Sir Robert Mathew Prize for the Improvement of Quality of Human Settlements, by the International Union of Architects (UIA). Lerner just completed a term as international president of UIA. This presentation is part of the City of Seattle’s Center City Seattle Speakers Forum series. GGLO is the prime sponsor, working with the City of Seattle in making this important event possible.  For more information, contact: Gary Johnson, DPD Center City Coordinator (206) 615-0787, gary.johnson@seattle.gov

2006/2007 Citizens Information Guide Available Online You can find the 2006/2007 City of Seattle Citizens Information Guide online.  The information is updated every three months.  Find this on line at http://www.seattle.gov/CitizenService/infoguide.htm. You can also download the guide at http://www.seattle.gov/CitizenService/infoguide.pdf.

Fremont Library April programs 731 N. 35th St. Talk Time - ESL Conversation Group - March 4-25, 2006 Come to a free English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation group to practice speaking English. This group meets every Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. (as scheduled). For more information call 206-386-4148. This program is presented in partnership with Literacy Source. Evening Book Group - April 4, 2006 Title: The Book of Salt by Monique Truong This group meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. (except holidays) Preschool Story Time - March 6-27, 2006 Preschoolers are invited to celebrate stories, music and other fun activities. This group meets Thursdays at 11 a.m. (Note- There will be no story time on April 13th)

Lake Union District Community Meeting Calendar Get involved in your Neighborhood!  For more information on community orgarnizations and meeting places please call the Fremont Neighborhood Service Center at 206.684.4054 Lake Union District Council            April 3rd, 6-8pm 908 N. 34th Street    South Lake Union Friends and Neighbors Community Council March 7th, 4-6pm Armory, 860 Terry Ave N Wallingford Community Council  April 5th, 7-9PM                                             Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunny Side Ave N Eastlake Community Council              April 11th,7-9PM TOPS Seward School, 2500 Franklin Ave Cascade Community Council    April 19th, 6-7:30PM                                            Scott Kerner House, 514 Minor Ave N Fremont Neighborhood Council April 24th, 7-9PM History House, 790 N. 34th St

Small Sparks Community Development Grant is Waiting! Do you have ideas for building community that could use up to $250 from the City's Small Sparks program? Small Sparks seeks to bring together new people. The goal is to get new people (e.g., recent immigrants, youth, seniors, and people with disabilities) involved in creative small-scale community building initiatives.  If you have any ideas we would love to hear about them, and share information about the program with you! Email us your ideas at yun.pitre@seattle.gov

Stop into the Fremont Neighborhood Service Center! We Have Available...... Neighborhood Programs and Services New pamphlets covering the City of Seattle's Neighborhood Programs and Services are now available.  It includes information regarding the Neighborhood Matching Fund, P-Patch program, Historic Preservation and more North Seattle Herald-Outlook News Published every Wednesday, it covers stories affecting our community. It also contains information on upcoming events in the area Senior Discount Card and Directory now Available A directory and discount card provided by the Seattle Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens (aged 60 or older) of businesses and organizations that give discounts and special offers to seniors Woodland Park Zoo and Seattle Aquarium Passes Passes for the Woodland Park Zoo and Seattle Aquarium are available at the NSC. These are only for low-income families and there is a limit of 4 per households . Always Available Information on City Service Neighborhood Events and Services  City and other job opportunities  Community and Neighborhood Organization contacts Crime Prevention and Block Watch materials                  Heating and Utility Assistance List of local food banks     Land Use and Zoning Information Application Forms Passport   Voter Registration Accident Reports           Business License  Other Services Public Meeting Room Available

Also, if you would like to be removed from this publication please email  yun.pitre@seattle.gov with your name and email address and we will make sure you are removed from the list.

Lake Union District Council City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods 908 N 34th Street, Seattle, WA 98103 Phone: (206) 684-4054 Fax: (206) 684-4820 Contact Us