Take the Washington State Convention Center Addition Public Benefits Online Survey 

To build the Washington State Convention Center Addition project, the Washington State Convention Center (WSCC) is requesting that the city vacate three alleys and underground portions of Olive Way and Terry Avenue. The project will pay for these rights of way and also provide a package of public benefits.

The public open house was on December 7th, but the WSCC Addition team put together an online open house for those who were unable to attend the event. Please take some time to fill out the brief survey here

FHIA submitted a proposal to transform Terry Avenue from Marion Street to Cherry Street into a shared pedestrian and vehicular woonerf, per the PRAP. This project will increase the much needed open space on First Hill and help make the neighborhood a better place for all. be sure to check out our and all the other proposals. 

Attend the First Hill January Public Meeting

Save the date for the January Public Meeting!
 
January 24th from 6:00 - 7:30pm
Frye Art Museum

The January meeting is the Annual members meeting, and we will be voting on the 2017 slate of board members. Other agenda items TBA.

This event is free and open to the public. Invite your friends and neighbors! 

Apply for the People's Academy for Community Engagement 

The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is now accepting applications for the winter quarter of the People’s Academy for Community Engagement (PACE). PACE is a civic leadership development program dedicated to teaching skills ranging from community engagement to navigating City government to the next wave of community leaders. The PACE winter quarter begins January 28 and runs through March 4. 

Winter classes will be held on five Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Yesler Community Center. Topics include: Accessing City Government, City Budget 101, Land Use in Seattle, Community Organizing, Inclusive Outreach and Public Engagement, Public Speaking, Skillful Engagement in Conflict, and more.

The application and details for the winter session are here. The deadline to apply is Monday, January 9 by 5:00 p.m.

First Hill Events

Chances to get involved in your community abound of First Hill. Here's a few to consider!

Submit a Name for yesler Terrace's New Park

Yesler Terrace is getting a new 1.7-acre park, and the Seattle Parks and Recreation Department (SPR) is seeking nominations for the park’s name! Help shape the future of the neighborhood by submitting your ideas!

The deadline for submitting suggested names for the planned Yesler Neighborhood Park is February 1, 2017.  

Please submit suggestions for Yesler Neighborhood Park names to the Parks Naming Committee by Feb. 1, 2017. Include an explanation of how your suggestion matches the naming criteria, included below. Send to Paula Hoff at paula.hoff@seattle.gov

Join the Conversation Around Proposed Changes to Affordable Housing in Central Seattle 

The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, in collaboration with other City departments, is seeking feedback on a new program to create affordable housing in our neighborhoods and, more specifically, on the proposed zoning changes required to make that happen. They are hosting feedback events throughout the city over the next several months and you are invited to participate!
 
The event will highlighting maps that show draft neighborhood affordable housing proposals. In addition, there will be opportunities to learn about transportation projects in your neighborhood, hear what’s going on at the Office of Sustainability and Environment, and give feedback on upcoming Parks investments.
 
We hope to see you there!

Check Out the Stockbox Holiday Market Featuring First Hill Artists

Local business, Stockbox Neighborhood Grocery has been planning a Holiday market that will feature First Hill-based makers, bakers, and artists to showcase. The gift fair is this Friday, December 16th from 11:30am - 6:30pm.  

For more information contact Carrie Ferrence at carrie@stockboxgrocers.com. 

First Hill in the News

  • Luma Condos in First Hill, Sold Out (Seattle PI
  • Curbed Cup 1st Round: Ballard vs. First Hill (Curbed Seattle
  • Seattle City Hall Presses Pause on Broadway Streetcar Extension (CHS)
  • As King County Becomes More Diverse, Seattle Defies Trend (Seattle Times
  • What to Explore in First Hill This Week (Seattle Times)
  • First Hill Surgery Center Opens Up (Capitol Hill Times
  • Condo Residents Bonding Over Charity (Capitol Hill Times
  • How Seattle Police Dealt with Officer that Officer Who Slammed Mentally Ill Woman to Ground on First Hill (CHS
  • Let's Play Hide and Seek from this Panoramic View of Seattle (Seattle Times

City Projects Up for Input

Submit your thoughts on the following City projects open for input

A Note From FHIA

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!
 
Our mailing address is:
First Hill Improvement Association
1425 Broadway
#281
Seattle, WA 98122

Add us to your address book


unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences 






This email was sent to <<Email Address>>
why did I get this?    unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences
First Hill Improvement Association · 1425 Broadway · #281 · Seattle, WA 98122 · USA

Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp