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First Hill Neighborhood
News and Updates
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Vintage Street Games on University Street Sept. 20th!
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Save the date for the next and final Summer 2015 University Street activation event – Vintage Street Games!
Sunday September 20th 12-5pm
Intersection of University St, Union St, and Boylston Ave
Stop by the pavement park for an afternoon long festival of vintage street games, music, food and fun with neighbors.
Games include Kick the Can, Hopscotch, Double Dutch, Jacks, Four Square, Bingo, Pickleball, and More!
We will have Motown music playing in between live musical performances. Food includes cotton candy, popcorn, and hot dogs and ice cream from local favorite Dirty Dogs.
This event is a come-and-go as you please street festival to celebrate the new pavement park and to build community. This event is free, open to the public, and family-friendly. There’s a little something for everyone.
Come spend a Sunday Funday with your friends and neighbors!
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We Want to Hear from You! Take the University Street User Survey!
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The First Hill Improvement Association is working to activate the pilot pavement-to-parks projects along University Street and to improve the condition of the existing First Hill Park by building a coalition of stakeholders! Together we can activate these public places to become true community assets.
Please take a moment to complete this important survey which will help us understand your priorities and ideas!
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Get Involved! Volunteer Opportunities Abound!
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Building community and improving public safety on First Hill relies on you! Opportunities include:
> Maintenance. Help water the park plantings! They have built-in water containers, making this a easier task that only needs to be done once a week. You can also help us keep the parks tidy and vibrant in other ways. Email to find out more information!
> Coalition Building. Help us create a Friends of First Hill Park! We're working with the Parks Department to assess the needs and prioritize the opportunities for helping our jewelbox park thrive. If you're interested in getting involved, email us at info@firsthill.org. We'd love to have you!
To get involved contact us at info@firsthill.org. We'd love to have you!
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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. Please save the date.
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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Here is a roundup of recent news stories about our buzzing neighborhood.
- Police arrest First Hill bank robbery suspect. (CHTimes)
- Parking hours extended on First Hill. (CHBlog)
- First Hill Medical Pavilion is bigger, updated and full. (DJC)
- Cielo building at 8th & Seneca is 50% leased. (DJC)
- List of 20 Not-to-Miss Fall Arts events includes visual, musical, and cultural events on First Hill. (Seattle Times)
- Community Poll: When Will First Hill Streetcar Service begin? (CHBlog)
- SPD warning of increase in parking lot break ins. (SPD)
- Sorrento mural artist Ellen Picken profiled. (Spokesman Review)
- Mayor Ed Murray unveils affordable housing plan at First Hill's Cascade Court. (CHBlog)
- Anthem building seeking brewpub tenant for 12th & Yesler building. (Seattle PI)
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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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