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First Hill Neighborhood
News and Updates
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Open House for Seattle's Draft EIS for Comprehensive Plan Update May 27th
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The Department of Planning and Development has released for public comment a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the Seattle 2035 Comprehensive Plan Update.
This is a major milestone towards an update to the City’s Comprehensive Plan which plots a 20-year vision and roadmap for Seattle’s future growth and livability. The Draft EIS provides detailed information on various growth alternatives, their potential impacts to the environment, and proposed mitigation strategies.
The City wants your voice to be heard as they refine strategies for accommodating growth for the benefit of all.
How to provide feedback on the Draft EIS:
- Visit the online open house to learn about the findings of the Draft EIS and take the online survey
- Attend the public hearing and open house on May 27, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Bertha Knight Landes Room (600 4th Avenue).
- Submit comments on the Draft EIS online, via email to 2035@seattle.gov, or in writing.
Comments must be postmarked no later than June 18, 2015.
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Design Review Meeting Scheduled for 1001 & 1050 James St. Projects
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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.
1001 James St. Design Review Early Design Guidance application proposing a 8-story building containing 350 residential units and 5,000 sq. ft. of retail. Parking for 300 vehicles is to be provided below grade. Existing structures are to be demolished.
June 10, 2015 6:30 pm
Seattle University
824 12th Ave
Admissions & Alumni Community Room
1050 James St. Design Review Early Design Guidance application proposing a 7-story building containing 70 residential units. Parking for 30 vehicles is to be provided below grade.
June 10, 2015 8:00 pm
Same location as above
If you cannot attend these meeting, public comment is available online.
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Testing of First Hill Streetcar Underway
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The much awaited First Hill Streetcar made a successful initial test run late Monday evening. This marks the first time the cars have been tested along the entire length of the route, which extends from Pioneer Square through Chiantown/ID, Central Area, Yesler Terrace, First Hill, and Capitol Hill.
Further testing is needed before service can begin, which City officials are now targeting for Summer of 2015.
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District 3 Candidate Forum June 8th
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This November Seattleites will elect City Councilmembers based on geographic districts. The majority of First Hill is covered by District 3.
Join your fellow District 3 residents for a candidate forum on June 8th. The meeting is being hosted by the Madison Valley neighborhood, and will provide an opportunity for you learn more about each candidate and their position on the important issues facing our communities.
Monday. June 8th – 7pm
Bush School Auditorium
3400 E Harrison St, Seattle
The candidates for District 3 include:
This meeting is free and open to the public. Invite your friends and neighbors!
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Madison BRT Input Survey Closes May 24th
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The Madison Corridor Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Study online survey seeks input from First Hill residents, workers, and visitors.
The Madison BRT Study is developing a concept design for BRT from Colman Dock to Martin Luther King Jr. Way. The Study has examined alternatives to evaluate travel-time savings, traffic impacts, ridership projections and parking impacts.
SDOT is seeking input on key elements and including transit connections, routing options, station locations, and an alternate bike facility.
The survey will be online through May 24th, so get your input in now!
For more information on the Madison Corridor BRT study, visit the project website or contact Maria Koengeter, 206.733.9865 or Maria.Koengeter@seattle.gov
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Here is a roundup of recent news stories about our buzzing neighborhood.
- Madison BRT Open House survey results show preference for MLK terminus, center running lanes. (CHS Blog)
- Veterinary hospital to open in former M Street Grocery location. (PSBJ)
- Luma is recruiting prospective owners with virtual reality tours. (KOMO)
- Sorrento Hotel reopens eating and drinking establishment as the Dunbar Room. (Eater Seattle)
- Two films at SIFF profile Yesler Terrace residents and history. (Seattle Met)
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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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