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Terry and James Crosswalk Makes First Hill Streets Safer for All!
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The James Street crossing at Terry Avenue just got a lot safer!
This pedestrian activated crosswalk along the west side of the block serves to make a previously unmarked, high capacity, and very dangerous crossing safer for pedestrians and for vehicles.
This crosswalk also helps to link our neighborhood with its southern end, increasing connectivity to the Yesler Terrace subarea and to the coming retail, park, and housing developments in that area.
The First Hill Improvement Association identified this crosswalk as a priority improvement following the tragic pedestrian fatality at 9th & James. In conjunction with this crosswalk, the walk signal timing at 9th & James has been lengthened on both sides, making getting across James on those corners easier for everyone.
FHIA applied for and received funding from the Only in Seattle program from the Office of Economic Development in conjunction with SDOT to study, design, and construct this crosswalk. We are grateful to them for their ongoing partnership and commitment to First Hill's public realm.
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First Hill Membership Elects 2016 Board of Trustees
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On January 9, 2016, FHIA hosted its annual public meeting at Horizon House and elected
Board members for the next two years.
Returning Board members (elected to a second two-year term) are Kendall Baker (First Hill Resident), Betsy Braun (Virginia Mason Medical Center), Frank Conlon (First Hill Resident), Jim Erickson (First Hill Resident), Mary Ellen Hudgins (First Hill Resident), and Ted Klainer (Harborview Medical Center).
A new Board Member is Lindsay Radliff, First Hill resident and architect.
Those serving a second year of their first two-year term are Daria Cardin (Ash Consulting), Jeffrey Hirsch (Frye Art Museum), Bob Terrell (First Hill Resident), Gordon Werner (First Hill Resident), and Sherry Williams (Swedish Medical Center).
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Help Build a Map to Understand Obstacles for People with Limited Mobility
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Students at the University of Washington are working to create an interactive map that inventories a variety of possible obstacles for people with limited mobility. The outcome is a better understanding of accessible routes for people with limited mobility and improving ease of walking for all pedestrians.
The map includes specific location-based information such as street elevation and grade, curb ramps, construction, bus stops, and elevators/escalators.
They are seeking people to provide input on where accessibility issues might exist in the city, including First Hill. Please take a moment to complete this survey to help build a more accessible community for all.
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Get Involved in Your Community, Join a FHIA Committee!
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The First Hill Improvement Association seeks volunteers to join our committees. This is a great chance to roll up your sleeves and get involved with us as we work to make on the neighborhood's most pressing issues.
Committee topics include:
> Urban Design + Public Space
> Transportation
> Clean, Healthy, + Safe Neighborhood
> Economic Development + Retail
Committees typically meet monthly and are comprised of local residents, businesses, and major institutions. Meetings often include guest speakers from various developers, city agencies, and other community groups.
No special expertise is necessary, and membership is open. We'd love to have you!
For more information contact FHIA Director Alex Hudson at alex@firsthill.org.
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Attend the Washington State Convention Center Design Review Board Meeting 2/4
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The city is currently considering a proposal to construct a Washington State Convention Center Expansion (CCX) over what is currently the bus transit center. This project is budgeted to cost over a billion dollars and includes a proposal that the city vacate some streets and alleys. City codes require that when city streets and rights of way are given up in a project that the developers provide something of public benefit in return.
Proponents of lidding I-5 are suggesting that the developer of the CCX help pay for a study of the feasibility of lidding I-5. Completing that study is a necessary step in accomplishing the lidding of I-5.
The city's Design Commission will be reviewing the CCX on February 4th, 9:00 am, in the Bertha Landes Room. If you are unable to attend but would like to be heard you may submit written statements to the Design Commission.
Design Commission Meeting - WSCC Addition
Thursday, February 4 | 9 – 11:30am
Location: Seattle City Hall Bertha Knight Landes Reception Room Lobby
Event Contact: Valerie Kinast, SDC_Administration@seattle.gov, 206.233.7911
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Here is a roundup of recent news stories about our buzzing neighborhood.
- First Hill Streetcar hitting ridership goals. (KING)
- SoundTransit announces ULink Light Rail opening date. (CHSeattle)
- Frye announces plans to redevelop 707 Cherry with two towers. (CHSeattle)
- Man arrested for punching bus driver on Route 3. (Seattle Times)
- First Hill Medical Pavilion sold for $199 million. (Seattle Times)
- First Hill History Spotlight: Prince Rupert Hotel. (Seattle Times)
- First Hill pavement parks set precedent for citywide adaptive streets program. (CHTimes)
- Hugo House announces temporary home on First Hill. (CHSeattle)
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Save the Date: Next FHIA Public Meeting March 8th @ 6pm!
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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 Director Alex Hudson at alex@firsthill.org.
Thanks for being our neighbor!
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