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First Hill Neighborhood
News and Updates
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Community Workshop about WSDOT land by I-5 and Yesler Way Oct. 7th
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Do you have an interest in the management, safety, and long term use of the green space right of way (ROW) along I-5 that is operated by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)?
Several areas are currently being used by people experiencing homelessness. The need for permanent affordable and supportive housing in Seattle is an extremely high priority. However, the negative health, sanitation, and safety impacts of the encampments in the ROW are increasing. Surrounding communities are expressing concern and have begun initial conversations with WSDOT to learn more about land use, management, and safety protocols.
The Yesler Terrace Community Council and SHA are hosting a neighborhood workshop to explore ideas and opinions about uses of this land that could provide community benefits would like to invite you to join the conversation so we can work together to identify and create community based solutions.
They will specifically be presenting research about three potential positive and legal activity zones including
- community gardening
- urban farming, and
- off-leash dog spaces
The workshop agenda will include a community discussion about the researched activities as well as dialogue about other ideas drawn from participants.
Wednesday, October 7, 6:00-8:00 pm
Yesler Community Center
917 East Yesler Way
Please help spread the word and bring your constituent groups to the conversation. Contact Joy Byngelson with questions and to RSVP.
Interpreters will be provided and supervised children’s play area will also be available.
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Save the Date for November First Hill Public Meeting
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The First Hill Improvement Association is planning a special panel discussion for the November public meeting. The topic is homelessness on First Hill, with a special focus on what we as a community can do to support the ongoing efforts of a variety of agencies in Seattle to provide housing for homeless people in our city, as well what individuals can do when they see someone in crisis or posing a threat to public safety.
Save the date to join us for this important community discussion:
Tuesday November 10th
6:00 - 7:30pm
Skyline at First Hill
725 Ninth Avenue
This event is free and open to the public. Invite your friends and neighbors! Contact us at info@firsthill.org with questions.
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Early Design meeting for Convention Center Expansion Oct. 6th
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Upcoming Design Review Board meetings will feature major developments coming to First Hill. These meeting offer citizens an opportunity to hear about and review multiple aspects of a building and its site, including some of the following:
> The overall appearance of the building
> How the proposal relates to adjacent sites and the overall street frontage
> How the proposal relates to unusual aspects of the site, like views or slopes
> Pedestrian and vehicular access to the site
> Quality of materials, open space, and landscaping
1600 9th Ave
Design Review Early Design Guidance application proposing a 5 level exhibition and meeting room facility, with retail at grade, 800 parking spaces and associated loading docks within the structure. (Washington State Convention Center Expansion). Includes associated MUP 3020177, 1711 Boren Ave. View design proposal.
October 6, 2015 5:30 pm
City Hall Room
600 5th Ave
Bertha Landes Room
This meeting includes opportunity for public comment. If you are unable to attend, you may submit comments online. You may review other public comments and previous EDG meeting notes here. |
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Here is a roundup of recent news stories about our buzzing neighborhood.
- Pedestrian Master Plan Open Houses scheduled for October. (SNGreenways)
- First Hill views have changed drastically over time. (Seattle Times)
- Technical details on exactly what is holding up the First Hill Streetcar. (CHBlog)
- Center City Connector streetcar would link SLU and First Hill streetcar lines. (KING5)
- First Hill Streetcars 300 miles of testing away from approval. (CHBlog)
- Sound Transit property on First Hill faces multiple options for redevelopment, including affordable housing. (CHBlog)
- Historic Exeter House relocating resident seniors, building for sale. (CHTimes)
- New grant to put art in parks open for submissions. (City of Seattle)
- Affordable housing development at 7th & Cherry receives funding for rain garden. (CHTmes)
- Small Business Saturday coming in November. (AmEx)
- City Council District 3 candidates debate at Seattle University, focusing on neighborhood concerns. (CHBlog)
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The First Hill Improvement Association serves the First Hill community through advocacy, information dissemination, event programming, and stewardship of resources. Our mission is to make First Hill a safe, vibrant, and inviting place for all. If you want to become a member, have a community announcement you'd like included in this newsletter, or just want to say hi, contact FHIA Coordinator Alex Hudson at alex@firsthill.org.
Thanks for being our neighbor!
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