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First Hill Neighborhood
News and Updates
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First Hill Fidos in First Hill Park July 30th!
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The First Hill Improvement Association is proud to be programming a series of summer events along University Street. Our kick-off event - First Hill Fidos - is in First Hill Park (Minor & University) and is an opportunity to show off your best friend! Bring your doggy to the park and have them walk the dog-walk to the cheersof your neighbors! All pooches are eligible for the Cutest Dog and Best In Show contest, and you can also enter your pup in the talent and costume contests!
Thursday. July 30th
Registration begins at 5:30pm - Show at 6:00pm
First Hill Park
(Minor & University)
This event will also feature hot dogs from local business Dirty Dogs, music, prizes, and the chance to build community with your two and four-legged neighbors on First Hill.
The summer series along University Street is funded through a grant by the Department of Neighborhoods, and our mission is to build community and enhance the public realm along this neighborhood green street.
This event is free and open to the public. Bring your dogs to enter in the contest or just come and behold the cuteness! Invite your friends and neighbors!
Email us at hello@universitystreet.org to pre-register or if you have questions.
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Construction Underway at Interim Pilot Parks on University Street
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Construction is underway on installation of two interim pilot parks on First Hill!
Despite funding for park land acquisition, rising land values have proved difficult to overcome and the City of Seattle has been unsuccessful in bringing parks and open spaces to the dense and highly urban First Hill neighborhood. To address this problem, SDOT adopted the First Hill Public Realm Action Plan and a tactical strategy to create park space in the public right of way.
The PRAP develops plans to install two interim pavement to parks projects; at 9th & University and at the intersection on Union St, University St, and Boylston Ave. These plans were approved by the community at an open house in January, and construction is underway now. Installation should be complete by the end of the month.
SDOT, Parks, DPD, FHIA, and the Seattle Police Department will be working together to monitor the use of these spaces in an effort to build community and improve public safety.
The First Hill Improvement Association is working to activate the two spaces in conjunction with the First Hill Park and linking to Freeway Park, creating a necklace of green public spaces along this important community corridor. To learn more about these efforts and to get involved, check out our website!
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Volunteers sought for the Swedish Medical Center First Hill Campus Standing Master Plan Advisory Committee
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Swedish Medical Center and the City of Seattle are seeking candidates to serve on the Swedish Medical Center First Hill Campus Standing Master Plan Advisory Committee.
The Advisory Committee is composed of 12 members and 3 alternates who represent Swedish Medical Center First Hill Campus, surrounding neighborhoods and the City residents at large. This group advises the City and Swedish Medical Center on issues related to the design and construction of new buildings and other projects proposed under the City-adopted Swedish Medical Center Master Plan.
Members serve two-year renewable terms. Candidates should be involved in and have a good understanding of the community. Skills in land use and zoning, architecture, or economic development are desirable but not required.
The committee will meet several times a year to review progress towards meeting the goals and objectives of the Swedish Medical Master Plan, and comment on project designs and other elements of the First Hill Campus Master Plan.
The City will be re-filling most of the positions on the committee. If you are interested in serving on the Swedish Medical Center First Hill Campus Master Plan Advisory Committee, please submit a letter or e-mail of interest by July 31, 2015 describing any special or unique qualifications you bring. Letters or e-mails should be directed to:
Steve Sheppard and Maureen Sheehan
(206) 684-0302
steve.sheppard@seattle.gov
maureen.sheehan@seattle.gov
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Here is a roundup of recent news stories about our buzzing neighborhood.
- Tactical urbanism puts parks in the streets of First Hill. (CHBlog)
- SPD warning of increase in parking lot break ins. (SPD)
- Efforts continue to envision First Hill's future as a Living Community. (ILFI)
- Holland Partners discuss their development plans at McDonald's site on Madison. (PSBJ)
- Sorrento mural artist Ellen Picken profiled. (Spokesman Review)
- Anthem building seeking brewpub tenant for 12th & Yesler building. (Seattle PI)
- Yesler Terrace community working with City of Seattle to establish organized tent city. (Seattle Weekly)
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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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