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		<title>public input (new threads)</title>
		<link>http://columbiacitizens.net/forum/c-11538/public-input</link>
		<description>Threads in the forum category &quot;public input&quot; - opportunities to affect new development and public decisions about neighborhood issues</description>
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				<title>Tired of vacant lots in Seattle? City proposes lively parking lots.</title>
				<link>http://columbiacitizens.net/forum/t-247875/tired-of-vacant-lots-in-seattle-city-proposes-lively-parking-lots</link>
				<description>City legislates more parking lots for SE Seattle</description>
				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:01:11 +0000</pubDate>
				<wikidot:authorName>Shawn</wikidot:authorName>								<content:encoded>
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						 <p><a href="http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlepolitics/archives/210715.asp" >In the P-I</a><br /> The city also posted legislation to allow comatose sites near light rail stations to spring to life as official parking lots. This would apply to roughly 60 sites in Southeast Seattle, with potential to create up to 2,400 all-day parking spaces.</p> <p><a href="http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/planning/LightRailInterimParking/Overview/" >Light Rail Interim Parking</a><br /> The legislation would allow light rail parking as an interim use on existing lots in station areas in Southeast Seattle (North Beacon Hill, Mt. Baker, Columbia City, Othello and Rainier Beach Station Areas) where principal use (commuter) parking is not currently allowed.</p> <p><a href="http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/Planning/VacantUnderusedLot/Overview/" >Vacant Underused Lots</a><br /> The pilot would promote the following:</p> <ol> <li>Make it easier to allow active uses, such as food vendors and retail kiosks, on lots in commercial and mixed-use areas such as downtown and neighborhood business districts; and</li> <li>Require accompanying active uses when allowing short-term parking (parking for business customers) on lots where construction projects are stalled in areas where principal use parking (parking for commuters) is currently restricted (i.e. downtown, South Lake Union and other business districts).</li> </ol> 
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				<title>Cheasty/Mt. View-#2 Community Meeting THIS Thursday, May 13</title>
				<link>http://columbiacitizens.net/forum/t-240740/cheasty-mt-view-2-community-meeting-this-thursday-may-13</link>
				<description>You are warming invited to attend the second community meeting to review commuter/recreational trail plans for Cheasty Greenspace/Mt. View.</description>
				<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 18:52:52 +0000</pubDate>
				<wikidot:authorName>Mary DeJong</wikidot:authorName>								<content:encoded>
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						 <p>Please join us at our second community meeting to review designs for the trail plan in Cheasty Greenspace/Mt. View. Your input in invaluable to the process!</p> <p>The Friends of Cheasty Greenspace at Mt. View is a group of citizens working to preserve the unique habitat, and create a safe and enjoyable space, in this unique greenspace.</p> <p>We have been awarded a $15,000 planning award from the Department of Neighborhoods to create a master plan for a trail system in Cheasty Greenspace/Mt. View. The greenspace project includes developing safe trails and trail way-finders, creating environmental learning and community gathering spaces and developing welcoming trailhead entrances to the greenspace. As the first step, we have hired the Columbia City firm, Johnson Southerland, to create a plan with YOUR vision.</p> <p>Meeting #2 — May 13, 2010<br /> Review ideas, priorities, and options</p> <p>Community Meeting #2</p> <p>Date: Thursday, May 13, 2010<br /> Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm<br /> Location: Home of Amit Ranade &amp; Jennifer Faubion-Ranade<br /> Street: 2615&nbsp;S. Edmunds St.</p> <p>Please invite your neighbors and come give feedback to the planning process for a commuter/recreational trail in Cheasty Greenspace/Mt. View.</p> <p>Best,<br /> Mary</p> <p>Co-founder &amp; Co-chair, Friends of Cheasty Greenspace/Mt. View</p> 
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				<title>Landmark Preservation review committee</title>
				<link>http://columbiacitizens.net/forum/t-230801/landmark-preservation-review-committee</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:59:46 +0000</pubDate>
				<wikidot:authorName>scottplan</wikidot:authorName>				<wikidot:authorUserId>25851</wikidot:authorUserId>				<content:encoded>
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						 <p><a href="http://seattle.gov/neighborhoods/preservation/documents/agenda_columbia.pdf" >Nothing earth-shattering</a> will happen at the next Landmark Preservation review committee meeting.</p> <ul> <li>Updates to the Columbia City Gallery building</li> <li>Signage for our new hotel.</li> <li>And rehabilitation to the building where Baol and Andaluz have their stores.</li> </ul> <p>I think it's pretty impressive, in this economy, that our property owners are focused on fixing their places up.</p> <p>The committee meets <strong>Tuesday, April 6, 4pm</strong> in the Rainier Valley Cultural Center.</p> 
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				<title>Community Meeting re. Trail Design in Cheasty Greenspace/Mt. View</title>
				<link>http://columbiacitizens.net/forum/t-230693/community-meeting-re-trail-design-in-cheasty-greenspace-mt-view</link>
				<description>This Thursday, April 1 from 7:00-8:30pm is the first of three community design meetings.  Please come and share your ideas!</description>
				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:19:04 +0000</pubDate>
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						 <p>The Friends of Cheasty Greenspace at Mt. View is a group of citizens working to preserve the unique habitat, and create a safe and enjoyable space, in this unique greenspace.</p> <p>We have been awarded a $15,000 planning award from the Department of Neighborhoods to create a master plan for a trail system in Cheasty Greenspace/Mt. View. The greenspace project includes developing safe trails and trail way-finders, creating environmental learning and community gathering spaces and developing welcoming trailhead entrances to the greenspace. As the first step, we have hired the Columbia City firm, Johnson Southerland, to create a plan with YOUR vision.</p> <p>Community Meetings</p> <p>Meeting #1 – April 1, 2010<br /> Discussion of current conditions, ideas, priorities<br /> (Location: ReWa-Refugee Women’s Alliance, 4443 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Seattle 98108)</p> <p>Meeting #2 — May 13, 2010<br /> Review ideas, priorities, and options<br /> (Location: Home of Amit Ranade &amp; Jennifer Faubion-Ranade<br /> 2615&nbsp;S. Edmunds St.<br /> Seattle, WA 98108)</p> <p>Meeting #3 — June 17, 2010<br /> Open House to present trail plan; guided walks through Cheasty Greenspace/Mt. View<br /> (Location: Street End, S. Alaska Place Seattle, WA 98108)</p> <p>All meetings 7:00-8:30pm</p> <p>Email <span class="wiki-email">ude.ups|gnojedm#ude.ups|gnojedm</span> or <span class="wiki-email">moc.liamg|yksvortsoda#moc.liamg|yksvortsoda</span> for more information about Friends of Cheasty Greenspace at Mt. View or Pamela Kliment, Seattle Parks and Recreation, <span class="wiki-email">vog.elttaes|tnemilK.alemaP#vog.elttaes|tnemilK.alemaP</span>, 206.684.7356</p> 
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				<title>Google&#039;s Fiber Network: Nominate Seattle/CC</title>
				<link>http://columbiacitizens.net/forum/t-229629/google-s-fiber-network:nominate-seattle-cc</link>
				<description>The following post was sent to Columbia City Parents and I thought that readers of the wikli might be interested as well...
Google is looking for communities who want them to invest in andchelp build a fiber (ultra-hi-speed Internet) network. The Citycof Seattle is applying and needs you to join in by nominating your community to Google and by sharing your interest through our website and Facebook page, and share this email with others. Let&#039;s show we care about keeping Seattle a vibrant, sustainable city.</description>
				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:44:15 +0000</pubDate>
				<wikidot:authorName>Katie Davis</wikidot:authorName>								<content:encoded>
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						 <p>Google is looking for communities who want them to invest in and<br /> help build a fiber (ultra-hi-speed Internet) network. The City<br /> of Seattle is applying and needs you to join in by nominating<br /> your community to Google and by sharing your interest through our<br /> website and Facebook page, and share this email with others.<br /> Let's show we care about keeping Seattle a vibrant, sustainable<br /> city.</p> <p>Nominate your community for Google's fiber pilot project - By<br /> this Friday, March 26th! Read below and see more at</p> <p>www.seattle.gov/broadband/</p> <p>Why does it matter?</p> <p>Fiber to the home would be about 100 times faster than Seattle<br /> customers currently have, will transform the way we live, work<br /> and play. Here's how it would help:</p> <p>For Consumers: Competition and choice will lead to lower prices,<br /> new innovative service offerings and better service. 3D video<br /> could be delivered in real time.</p> <p>Speed Saves Time: Residents will be able to download a DVD movie<br /> in less than 1 minute. On today's networks it takes about an hour<br /> or more.</p> <p>Save driving &amp; help the environment: Real high speed Internet<br /> makes it easier to telecommute, deliver something across town or<br /> across the world, or hold meetings with others online and reduce<br /> congestion and pollution.</p> <p>Improving education: Students could take classes from home<br /> through fully interactive high definition video connections.<br /> Tutors &amp; subject experts can be brought in to your home or<br /> school.</p> <p>Health: Seniors, homebound or others in need would be able to<br /> have video visits with medical staff or use home health<br /> monitoring equipment.</p> <p>Doctors can consult with other experts quickly by sending or<br /> receiving large xrays or other data rich diagnostic files in a<br /> few seconds.</p> <p>Public engagement and community meetings: People could connect<br /> via real- time video conferencing in multiple locations (from<br /> home, schools or community centers) for town hall meetings.</p> <p>Jobs &amp; business: This would bring new innovation and new jobs<br /> here.</p> <p>Researchers and business want to locate where they have access to<br /> fiber, talent and high quality of life.</p> <p>Disabilities and language interpretation: A sign or other<br /> language interpreter could be called upon for video translation<br /> for social services, business or government needs.</p> <p>Culture &amp; the Arts: This provides an opportunity to deliver<br /> performances and collaborate on cultural events and creation from<br /> multiple locations.</p> <p>Less expensive computers: People would all be able to buy less<br /> expensive computers because applications, data storage and<br /> processing power will be accessible in real time over the web.</p> <p>No one can predict all of the new applications that will be<br /> developed over Google network. That is what makes it so exciting.<br /> Bandwidth is the raw material of the information age and the tech<br /> savvy residents and businesses of Seattle will experiment with<br /> that bandwidth to create new service and applications that will<br /> improve our quality of life.</p> <p>Take action: Residents in other cities are aggressively<br /> campaigning for the Google support to build in their communities.<br /> Go to [2]www.seattle.gov/broadband<br /> to find out more, and link to the Google nomination page and our<br /> Facebook page (sign up to be a fan).</p> <p>Contact <span class="wiki-email">vog.elttaes|zerep.ynoT#vog.elttaes|zerep.ynoT</span><br /> or call 684-0600 for additional information.</p> <p>Here are specifics about telling Google to pick Seattle<br /> (nominating your community)</p> <p>How Can You Help?</p> <p>On behalf of your neighborhood, organization, or business, you<br /> can fill out the section of Googleâ€™s Request for Information<br /> (RFI) that is geared toward residents and community groups.<br /> Responses are due back to Google by March 26.</p> <p>This section of the RFI allows neighborhoods, organizations, or<br /> businesses to make their pitch to Google for why Google should<br /> build a fiber-to-the-home network in a particular area of<br /> Seattle. The questions in this section focus on (a) why Google<br /> should pick a particular neighborhood for their pilot; and (b)<br /> what's the type, quality, and price of current internet services<br /> in that neighborhood.</p> <p>How Do I Fill Out the RFI?</p> <p>Below are step-by-step instructions for filling out the residents<br /> and community groups section of the RFI:</p> <p>1. Go to Google's website<br /> <a href="http://www.google.com/appserve/fiberrfi/">http://www.google.com/appserve/fiberrfi/</a></p> <p>2. Click on the Get Involved button.</p> <p>3. Login (if you already have an account).</p> <p>4. If you do not have an account, click on â€œCreate an<br /> Account Now. Follow the instructions for creating an account â€“<br /> this will include responding to an â€œemail address verificationâ€<br /> email that Google will email to the address you provide them.</p> <p>5. Go back to where you were in the Google website and<br /> click on Nominate your Community. This will bring up the list<br /> of questions that you will respond to on line, and submit to<br /> Google when you are finished.</p> <p>Delia Burke</p> <p>Technology Matching Fund Manager</p> <p>CIty of Seattle</p> <p>www.seattle.gov/tech</p> <p>206-233-2751</p> <p><span class="wiki-email">vog.eltttaes|ekrub.ailed#vog.eltttaes|ekrub.ailed</span></p> <p>References</p> <p>1. <a href="http://www.seattle.gov/broadband/">http://www.seattle.gov/broadband/</a><br /> 2. <a href="http://www.seattle.gov/broadband">http://www.seattle.gov/broadband</a><br /> 3. <a href="mailto:Tony.perez@seattle.gov">mailto:Tony.perez@seattle.gov</a><br /> 4. <a href="http://www.google.com/appserve/fiberrfi/">http://www.google.com/appserve/fiberrfi/</a><br /> 5. <a href="mailto:Delia.Burke@seattle.gov?subject=Google%20High%20Speed%20Internet%20Pilot">mailto:Delia.Burke@seattle.gov?subject=Google%20High%20Speed%20Internet%20Pilot</a><br /> 6. <a href="mailto:NonProfitNetworking@yahoogroups.com?subject=Google%20High%20Speed%20Internet%20Pilot">mailto:NonProfitNetworking@yahoogroups.com?subject=Google%20High%20Speed%20Internet%20Pilot</a><br /> 7. <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NonProfitNetworking/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJwZ2U4MnZvBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzMxMDIzNjUEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDY0MDg1BG1zZ0lkAzg2ODIEc2VjA2Z0cgRzbGsDcnBseQRzdGltZQMxMjY5NDY3NjE5?act=reply&amp;messageNum=8682">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NonProfitNetworking/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJwZ2U4MnZvBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzMxMDIzNjUEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDY0MDg1BG1zZ0lkAzg2ODIEc2VjA2Z0cgRzbGsDcnBseQRzdGltZQMxMjY5NDY3NjE5?act=reply&amp;messageNum=8682</a><br /> 8. <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NonProfitNetworking/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJldmU4MzRvBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzMxMDIzNjUEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDY0MDg1BHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA250cGMEc3RpbWUDMTI2OTQ2NzYxOQ">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NonProfitNetworking/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJldmU4MzRvBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzMxMDIzNjUEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDY0MDg1BHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA250cGMEc3RpbWUDMTI2OTQ2NzYxOQ</a><span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><br /> 9. <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NonProfitNetworking/message/8682;_ylc=X3oDMTM0MGxtNXVvBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzMxMDIzNjUEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDY0MDg1BG1zZ0lkAzg2ODIEc2VjA2Z0cgRzbGsDdnRwYwRzdGltZQMxMjY5NDY3NjE5BHRwY0lkAzg2ODI">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NonProfitNetworking/message/8682;_ylc=X3oDMTM0MGxtNXVvBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzMxMDIzNjUEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDY0MDg1BG1zZ0lkAzg2ODIEc2VjA2Z0cgRzbGsDdnRwYwRzdGltZQMxMjY5NDY3NjE5BHRwY0lkAzg2ODI</a>-<br /> 10. <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NonProfitNetworking/members;_ylc=X3oDMTJmM2NmNWFsBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzMxMDIzNjUEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDY0MDg1BHNlYwN2dGwEc2xrA3ZtYnJzBHN0aW1lAzEyNjk0Njc2MTg-?o=6">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NonProfitNetworking/members;_ylc=X3oDMTJmM2NmNWFsBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzMxMDIzNjUEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDY0MDg1BHNlYwN2dGwEc2xrA3ZtYnJzBHN0aW1lAzEyNjk0Njc2MTg-?o=6</a><br /> 11. <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NonProfitNetworking;_ylc=X3oDMTJlZ2I2cW5zBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzMxMDIzNjUEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDY0MDg1BHNlYwN2dGwEc2xrA3ZnaHAEc3RpbWUDMTI2OTQ2NzYxOA">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NonProfitNetworking;_ylc=X3oDMTJlZ2I2cW5zBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzMxMDIzNjUEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDY0MDg1BHNlYwN2dGwEc2xrA3ZnaHAEc3RpbWUDMTI2OTQ2NzYxOA</a></span><br /> 12. <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJkcTdldHFnBF9TAzk3NDc2NTkwBGdycElkAzMxMDIzNjUEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDY0MDg1BHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA2dmcARzdGltZQMxMjY5NDY3NjE5">http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJkcTdldHFnBF9TAzk3NDc2NTkwBGdycElkAzMxMDIzNjUEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDY0MDg1BHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA2dmcARzdGltZQMxMjY5NDY3NjE5</a><br /> 13. <a href="mailto:NonProfitNetworking-traditional@yahoogroups.com?subject=Change%20Delivery%20Format:%20Traditional">mailto:NonProfitNetworking-traditional@yahoogroups.com?subject=Change%20Delivery%20Format:%20Traditional</a><br /> 14. <a href="mailto:NonProfitNetworking-digest@yahoogroups.com?subject=Email%20Delivery:%20Digest">mailto:NonProfitNetworking-digest@yahoogroups.com?subject=Email%20Delivery:%20Digest</a><br /> 15. <a href="mailto:NonProfitNetworking-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com?subject=Unsubscribe">mailto:NonProfitNetworking-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com?subject=Unsubscribe</a><br /> 16. <a href="http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/">http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/</a></p> 
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				<title>Cheasty Greenspace/Mt. View-Community Design Meetings Need YOU!!</title>
				<link>http://columbiacitizens.net/forum/t-227705/cheasty-greenspace-mt-view-community-design-meetings-need-you</link>
				<description>You are invited to attend our upcoming trail design meetings to give YOUR vision and ideas for a safe, accessible trail system in OUR greenspace!  Cheasty Greenspace/Mt. View is one block west of the CCity Light Rail Station.</description>
				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:09:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<wikidot:authorName>Mary DeJong</wikidot:authorName>								<content:encoded>
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						 <p>The Friends of Cheasty Greenspace at Mt. View is a group of citizens working to preserve the unique habitat, and create a safe and enjoyable space, in this unique greenspace.</p> <p>We have been awarded a $15,000 planning award from the Department of Neighborhoods to create a master plan for a trail system in Cheasty Greenspace/Mt. View. The greenspace project includes developing safe trails and trail way-finders, creating environmental learning and community gathering spaces and developing welcoming trailhead entrances to the greenspace. As the first step, we have hired the Columbia City firm, Johnson Southerland, to create a plan with YOUR vision.</p> <p>Community Meetings</p> <p>Meeting #1 – April 1, 2010<br /> Discussion of current conditions, ideas, priorities<br /> (Location: ReWa-Refugee Women’s Alliance, 4443 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Seattle 98108)</p> <p>Meeting #2 — May 13, 2010<br /> Review ideas, priorities, and options<br /> (Location: Home of Amit Ranade &amp; Jennifer Faubion-Ranade<br /> 2615&nbsp;S. Edmunds St.<br /> Seattle, WA 98108)</p> <p>Meeting #3 — June 17, 2010<br /> Open House to present trail plan; guided walks through Cheasty Greenspace/Mt. View<br /> (Location: Street End, S. Alaska Place Seattle, WA 98108)</p> <p>All meetings 7:00-8:30pm</p> <p>Email <span class="wiki-email">ude.ups|gnojedm#ude.ups|gnojedm</span> or <span class="wiki-email">moc.liamg|yksvortsoda#moc.liamg|yksvortsoda</span> for more information about Friends of Cheasty Greenspace at Mt. View or Pamela Kliment, Seattle Parks and Recreation, <span class="wiki-email">vog.elttaes|tnemilK.alemaP#vog.elttaes|tnemilK.alemaP</span>, 206.684.7356</p> 
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				<title>Zion Preparatory Academy</title>
				<link>http://columbiacitizens.net/forum/t-199848/zion-preparatory-academy</link>
				<description>JC Mueller purchases Zion Prep for future transit oriented, mixed-use development.</description>
				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:28:10 +0000</pubDate>
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						 <p>DJC reports today that sale is final. Here is a link to the developer's web site with a brief description of the project: <a href="http://www.jcmueller.com/projects_4730.html">http://www.jcmueller.com/projects_4730.html</a></p> 
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				<title>SEDC Meeting Agenda</title>
				<link>http://columbiacitizens.net/forum/t-195728/sedc-meeting-agenda</link>
				<description>November 18, 2009.  6:30-8:30</description>
				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:52:23 +0000</pubDate>
				<wikidot:authorName>Yun Pitre</wikidot:authorName>								<content:encoded>
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						 <p>At this month's meeting, SDOT wants to hear from you on the King County Metro Electric Trolley Bus System and other transit issues, share what issues you would like the district council to cover in 2010, and hear about the projects submitted for the Bridging the Gap Large Transporation Projects Fund.</p> <p>November 18, 2009. 6:30-8:30<br /> Rainier Community Center</p> <p>Meeting called to order<br /> Introductions<br /> Review and Approval of October Meeting Minutes<br /> Report from the representative to the NPAC<br /> Report of the Membership and Outreach Committee<br /> • New Member Recommendation<br /> • Vote on Admittance of New Member- Genesee Park Neighbors<br /> Discussion with SDOT on the King County Metro Electric Trolley Bus System and other transit issues<br /> • Presentation<br /> • Q&amp;A<br /> Discussion on 2010 SEDC meetings<br /> Nomination of 2010 SEDC Executive Committee positions<br /> Briefing from the Bridging the Gap Large Transportation Committee- Christie C (30<br /> Announcements<br /> Adjourn</p> 
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				<title>our closest elections drop-box</title>
				<link>http://columbiacitizens.net/forum/t-193760/our-closest-elections-drop-box</link>
				<description>It&#039;s near Othello Station</description>
				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:32:27 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title>Columbia School Charrette</title>
				<link>http://columbiacitizens.net/forum/t-188511/columbia-school-charrette</link>
				<description>Charrette planning - facilitating community visions for possible future uses of Columbia School</description>
				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:26 +0000</pubDate>
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						 <p><strong>Friends of Columbia School</strong><br /> October 11, 2009 meeting minutes</p> <p>Approximately 20 people gathered to plan a “charrette”, or community visioning session, for Columbia School.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>What is a charrette?</em></span><br /> People gathering together to solve a problem in a short period of time. It doesn’t mean the outcome is what we’ll do, but provides an opportunity to produce a plan for a vision. Like a brainstorming session.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>Why are we doing one?</em></span><br /> To come away with a community vision of what we’d like to see at Columbia School.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>Background of FoCS</em></span><br /> Information on Friends of Columbia School was posted on the Wiki in April, 2009: <a href="http://columbiacitizens.net/focs:welcome">http://columbiacitizens.net/focs:welcome</a></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>Introductions and general comments</em></span><br /> Alex shares office with GGLO, architects working with Harbor Properties on St. Gobain site. He will see if they have someone who’d be willing to volunteer to facilitate a brainstorming meeting.</p> <p>Zion Prep – finishing negotiations with buyer for current property. There will be retail and housing on current site. Information on their move to a new site will come into clearer picture in next 30 to 60 days. They are still interested in Columbia School, and have done preliminary walk-throughs and sketches. Next step would be to work with the school district to buy the school and fix it up, and they’re saving the funds to do that. Doug indicated that the Farmers Market would have a home there is they were to take ownership of the site. [Not mentioned at the meeting, but also of note is that Arts in Motion, a community arts school, is currently housed at Zion Prep and would presumable move with them wherever they go. – jlk]</p> <p>There was agreement to move forward with this planning and visioning process despite so much uncertainty with the school district. Having a community vision is a good thing to have, regardless of what happens to the school property. What can we dream for our community?</p> <p><strong>Overview of the visioning process</strong><br /> While we agreed to let a facilitator set their own agenda based on our desired outcomes, we came up with the following suggestion of how the brainstorming session might look (process would take approximately 4 hours):</p> <ol> <li>Intro and background / review parameters</li> <li>Identity themes to explore (see list below)</li> <li>Breakouts into themes – people would gravitate towards the theme they care the most about</li> <li>Smaller groups report back to big group with flushed-out information about each theme</li> <li>Host an open house at the end for those who couldn’t come for the full time</li> </ol> <p><strong>What parameters do we want to set for the visioning session?</strong><br /> We came up with a list of factors to act as guiding principles for how we frame the conversation:</p> <ol> <li>Re-use existing historic building, and make use of the whole site</li> <li>Acknowledge property’s proximity to existing park</li> <li>School is public land and should be for public use and common good</li> <li>Fit into current network of existing community centers nearby</li> <li>Transit-oriented area – proximity to light rail</li> <li>Acknowledge the uncertainty of SPD decision</li> <li>Keep property as active as possible – draw people to the neighborhood</li> <li>Contributes to the overall sustainability of the community</li> <li>Facilitate uses that are not market-competitive but that community wants</li> <li>Be financially viable</li> <li>Preserve green space and existing gardens on site</li> </ol> <p><strong>Themes</strong><br /> The following themes emerged as “umbrella” topics for the break-out sessions:</p> <ol> <li>Education</li> </ol> <ul> <li>Lifelong learning</li> <li>Kids / investing in young people</li> <li>Open another public school</li> </ul> <ol> <li>Arts</li> <li>Sustainability</li> </ol> <ul> <li>Food, farmers market, garden / local food / urban agriculture</li> <li>Home sustainability, energy center / green building, green energy</li> <li>Transportation / alternative transportation</li> </ul> <ol> <li>Housing</li> <li>Urban village: pedestrian-oriented development</li> <li>Micro business/neighborhood business, fostering</li> <li>Shared services (tool library, comm’ty kitchen, etc.)</li> </ol> <p><strong>Other Notes</strong><br /> Current zoning of site is L1 which allows for 3-stories, typically developed into townhomes in groups of 4 or 6. It’s not zoned for commercial. If the school district decides to sell the property, a School Use Advisory Committee (SUAC) would be formed and the City would consult the neighborhood as to future use of the school. The SUAC process can open the door for development beyond the current zoning.</p> <p>This visioning process will be about what we can dream of in an ideal situation, assuming the property will eventually be available for purchase or long-term lease. A subcommittee could be formed to approach the district with short-term leasing options.</p> <p>Examples of other programs that live in former schools:</p> <ul> <li>Tlth</li> <li>Phinney Neighborhood Tool library</li> <li>Phinney Neighobrhood Center</li> <li>Community kitchen at TT Minor</li> <li>University Heights</li> <li>Youngstown Cultural Arts Center</li> <li>NW African American Museum / Condos</li> <li>El Centro de la Raza</li> </ul> <p>Existing community centers/resources in the area:</p> <ul> <li>NW Federation of Community Organizing Center</li> <li>Rainier Valley Cultural Center (owned by SEED)</li> <li>Boys and Girls Club</li> <li>Rainier Community Center</li> <li>BikeWorks</li> <li>Arts In Motion</li> <li>Rainier Valley Historical Society</li> <li>Healthy &amp; Active Rainier Valley</li> </ul> <p><strong>Next Steps</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>Where</em></span><br /> Determine location: at CC School? South Side Church of Christ? Whitworth? Zion Prep? Need space for break-out groups. [Mikala also suggested the Royal Esquire Club.]</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>When</em></span><br /> A Sunday (or Saturday) in November for 4hours: either 2-6pm or 1-5pm<br /> 11/8, 8/15, 8/22 – preference for the 8th (will depend on when facilitator is available)</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>Who</em></span></p> <ul> <li>Alex to ask GGLO for volunteer facilitator</li> <li>Logistics – Kristin and Sue agreed to coordinate these and would like a 4th person to help with this. Any takers?</li> <li>Snacks – Need volunteer to ask local businesses for donations of food &amp; drink</li> <li>Supplies: pens, paper, large sheets for theme notes, tape</li> <li>Signs for day-of</li> <li>Meet with facilitator to set agenda</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>Flyers</em></span></p> <ul> <li>Mikala to write copy, Joanne will lay out – try to pull together within a week</li> <li>Include RSVP [<span class="wiki-email">moc.liamg|sdneirFloohcSaibmuloC#moc.liamg|sdneirFloohcSaibmuloC</span>] has been created and I can forward messages to anyone who’d like to get them]</li> <li>Need volunteers to distribute to houses within a certain radius of the school</li> <li>Try to send sample of recent 12th Avenue Streetcar flyer</li> </ul> 
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				<title>King County hears from Southeast Seattle residents about coordination of transit service with light</title>
				<link>http://columbiacitizens.net/forum/t-186156/king-county-hears-from-southeast-seattle-residents-about-coordination-of-transit-service-with-light</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:29:48 +0000</pubDate>
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						 <p>An audience of nearly 300 people, many of whom depend on public transit for transportation, met with members of the Metropolitan King County Council at the Rainier Vista Boys and Girls Club Sept. 30. The Council hosted a community Town Hall meeting on the changing face of public transportation with the arrival of Link light rail and the fiscal challenges facing Metro.</p> <p>“This meeting is an opportunity for you to get involved,” said Councilmember Larry Gossett, who represents the Central District, Rainier Valley and Beacon Hill on the County Council. “We need to hear from you about how these changes impact your lives.”</p> <p>Gosestt said he hosted the Town Hall to hear from residents concerned about recent service changes made by Metro in order to coordinate with new light rail service. He said many of the neighborhoods he represents are urban communities for whom public transit is their primary source of transportation.</p> <p>The meeting gave residents direct access to the officials at Sound Transit and Metro Transit responsible for the service changes that have occurred in the Rainier Valley.</p> <p>Ron Tober, Deputy CEO of Sound Transit spoke to the audience about the agency’s effort to mesh Link light rail, the train running through the heart of the Rainier Valley, with the transit service that also travels along Martin Luther King, Jr. Way S. In response to concerns raised about the noise of the trains as they run, Tober said Sound Transit has begun using a new lubricant to reduce the noise of the wheels on the track around the Mt Baker rail stop.</p> <p>With the arrival of light rail there was also a shift in transit service along the rail corridor. Victor Obeso, Metro Transit’s Manager for Service Development, stressed that with the start of Link, Metro’s focus was to “complement, not duplicate” light rail service. He said the changes were made in conjunction with a community outreach program in which Metro contacted more than 50,000 households in the area.</p> <p>Obeso acknowledged that trip patterns would change for some bus riders as a result of service changes, but he said Metro remains committed to providing reliable bus service along MLK Way. He said many of the passengers served by the old Route 42 still have service available through the expansion of Metro Routes 8 and 107 into their neighborhoods.</p> <p>Obeso also told the audience Metro will be adding more bus service along the MLK corridor in February, after Sound Transit starts connecting directly to SeaTac Airport. Obeso said that Metro expects to add 35,000 additional hours of transit service to Southeast King County when the light rail transition is complete.</p> <p>Gossett said that while the County Executive’s budget proposal calls for a 9 percent reduction of bus service countywide over the next two years, he feels reducing service should be Metro’s last resort and made it clear that he wants Metro officials to look at all options before coming to the council with service cuts.</p> <p>The Council has just started its deliberations on the 2010 county budget. There will be four public hearings on the budget proposal, which the Council traditionally adopts the Monday before Thanksgiving. For more information on the meeting and the 2010 King County Budget, go to the Council’s Budget Web site at: www.kingcounty.gov/council/budget.</p> 
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				<title>Making the neighborhood more walkable and safer for kids.</title>
				<link>http://columbiacitizens.net/forum/t-184882/making-the-neighborhood-more-walkable-and-safer-for-kids</link>
				<description>Our neighborhood lacks pedestrian infrastructure. This detracts from livability and makes the streets less safe; it also puts kids at risk. What do we need changed, and where?</description>
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				<title>An evening Q &amp; A with Seattle City Council</title>
				<link>http://columbiacitizens.net/forum/t-179573/an-evening-q-a-with-seattle-city-council</link>
				<description>The Seattle City Council invites the public to attend its upcoming Q &amp; A with Council where Councilmembers will ask for audience feedback on light rail, crime and city services while also fielding any questions attendees have of the Council.</description>
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				<title>Shooting at Angie&#039;s last night.</title>
				<link>http://columbiacitizens.net/forum/t-177516/shooting-at-angie-s-last-night</link>
				<description>Once again...</description>
				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:55:51 +0000</pubDate>
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						 <p>I don't know about the rest of you, but I am so done with this place.</p> <p>Info/comments from The Stranger:</p> <p><a href="http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2009/08/21/shooting-in-columbia-city">http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2009/08/21/shooting-in-columbia-city</a></p> 
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				<title>It all comes together on Friday</title>
				<link>http://columbiacitizens.net/forum/t-176932/it-all-comes-together-on-friday</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 01:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
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						 <div class="image-container floatright"><a href="http://seattle.gov/neighborhoods/preservation/agenda_columbia.pdf"><img src="http://columbiacitizens.net/local--resized-images/wikli:current/LPBCCagenda.pdf/small.jpg" style="padding: 0.5em; border: 1px solid #888; background-color: #fff;" alt="CCRC agenda" class="image" /></a></div> <p>Columbia Plaza, Empire Coffee, Sushi and Thai, all in one place!</p> <p>This Friday 8/21, our neighborhood Landmark District review committee will consider four different items.</p> <ul> <li>Demolition and Preliminary Design: Proposed demolition and preliminary design of the <a href="http://columbiacitizens.net/forum/t-41103/" >Columbia Plaza site</a>. The proposed redevelopment consists of six interconnected mixed-use buildings, including ground floor retail, live/work units and upper level residential units.</li> <li>followed by review of signage and minor alterations to <a href="http://columbiacitizens.net/forum/t-167371/" >Empire Espresso</a>, <a href="http://columbiacitizens.net/forum/t-28408#post-482464" >Wabi Sabi</a>, and <a href="http://columbiacitizens.net/forum/t-28408#post-522351" >The Spice Room</a>.</li> </ul> <p><a href="http://seattle.gov/neighborhoods/preservation/agenda_columbia.pdf" >The agenda</a> says they start at 4pm. They meet in the basement of the library.</p> 
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				<title>Your input wanted: neighborhood plan update</title>
				<link>http://columbiacitizens.net/forum/t-175518/your-input-wanted:neighborhood-plan-update</link>
				<description>Please help us plan our neighborhood.</description>
				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:30:24 +0000</pubDate>
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						 <p>There have been a great number of changes since the original plan was created over a decade ago. While many of the principles and strategies still make sense, we also have the threat of global climate destabilization, the new light rail station, the listing of salmon as an endangered species, and the recent financial market collapse.</p> <p>Seattle Planning Commission is updating our plans to acknowledge the changing world and our changing community.</p> <p><a href="http://www.cityofseattle.net/planningcommission/">http://www.cityofseattle.net/planningcommission/</a></p> <p>What do you want to see in your future? How should we help plan for generations to come? What is our responsibility to the global environment, to the health of Lake Washington and Puget Sound? What can we do to make our streets safer for children, seniors, and the alternately abled? How can our neighborhood plans make it easier grow and strengthen our community? How can we make it easier to buy/rent a house or find a job?</p> <p>While zoning and infrastructure sound like dry subjects, they are at the core of all the questions above, so please go check out the video, look at the existing plans, and look at the status update. Most importantly, fill out the survey and make your views matter: <a href="http://www.cityofseattle.net/planningcommission/">http://www.cityofseattle.net/planningcommission/</a></p> <p>Thanks<br /> Japhet</p> 
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				<title>lots o&#039; land use -- Columbia Plaza, St Gobain, and more</title>
				<link>http://columbiacitizens.net/forum/t-166087/lots-o-land-use-columbia-plaza-st-gobain-and-more</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:10:38 +0000</pubDate>
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						 <p>After months of little activity, suddenly the City's <a href="http://web1.seattle.gov/dpd/luib/" >Land Use Bulletin</a> is full of Columbia City.</p> <ol> <li><a href="http://web1.seattle.gov/dpd/luib/Notice.aspx?id=9976" >Notice of Decision</a> for the <a href="http://columbiacitizens.net/land-use:4801-rainier-ave-s" >Columbia Plaza site</a>. This came out today. <a href="http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/LUIB/AttachmentProject3003215ID34053003215.pdf" >DPD's decision</a> comes in advance of the Landmarks Board's approval — maybe that's normal. <ul> <li>No conditioning for morning shadows on Columbia Park.</li> <li>No conditioning for height, bulk and scale impacts.</li> <li>Some conditioning to maintain open sidewalks along the west side of Rainier during construction.</li> <li>Discussion of construction noise, and an intent to condition, but no follow-through. I guess that's a slip-up.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Revised notice of application for the <a href="http://columbiacitizens.net/land-use:3711-s-hudson" >St Gobain site</a>, in two separate notices: <a href="http://web1.seattle.gov/dpd/luib/Notice.aspx?id=9955" >MUP 3007279</a> and <a href="http://web1.seattle.gov/dpd/luib/Notice.aspx?id=9954" >MUP 3010062</a> <ul> <li>I haven't yet figured out how these differ from the most recent notices.</li> <li>Last I heard, Harbor Properties (developer) was trying to modify their purchase &amp; sale agreement to acquire the property in phases — neighborhood gossip. Sounds like all parties are in an economic bind.</li> </ul> </li> <li>An interpretation about allowed uses for Columbia School, <a href="http://columbiacitizens.net/forum/t-165388" >discussed here</a>.</li> <li>Another <a href="http://web1.seattle.gov/dpd/luib/Notice.aspx?id=9951" >Notice of Application</a>, this one for the Iglesia Ni Cristo, south of Hillman City.</li> </ol> 
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				<title>City identifies possible uses for Columbia School</title>
				<link>http://columbiacitizens.net/forum/t-165388/city-identifies-possible-uses-for-columbia-school</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:59:59 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title>MLK &amp; Hudson</title>
				<link>http://columbiacitizens.net/forum/t-157009/mlk-hudson</link>
				<description>Does PB Elemental have something brewing at MLK and Hudson?</description>
				<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 21:18:24 +0000</pubDate>
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						 <p>Took a look last night at PB's website to see what's new. And something new looked real close:<br /> <a href="http://www.pbelemental.com/pbinternational_comm05.html">http://www.pbelemental.com/pbinternational_comm05.html</a></p> <p>Would make for an interesting entrance to Columbia City as one rides north on Link.</p> <p>Any details on how far down the pipeline this project is?</p> 
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				<title>Free food and fun! Help design the new park at Juneau &amp; 46th!</title>
				<link>http://columbiacitizens.net/forum/t-156968/free-food-and-fun-help-design-the-new-park-at-juneau-46th</link>
				<description>This is the first meeting to help design what kind of community park we&#039;ll enjoy at 46th and Juneau.  June 17th, Wednesday, 7:00 pm, Rainier Avenue Church</description>
				<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 18:32:52 +0000</pubDate>
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						 <p>New Park at 46th and Juneau!</p> <p>If you've walked past Juneau and 46th recently you've probably noticed the big sign announcing a new park. Wondering what kind of park will be going in? You get to choose! Join us Wednesday, June 17th, at 7:00&nbsp;pm to give your input about what kind of park you'd like as well as to meet those involved in the process. Want a playground for kids? A p-patch? A sculpture garden? A windmill? A frog pond? This is a great opportunity to make sure the park meets the needs of our community. We want to hear from you!</p> <p>Jim Diers, who used to head the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, will preside, along with John Barker, who, as a landscape architect, was instrumental in the development of Bradner Gardens, Magnussen Garden, Meridian Playground, and other fun public spaces. We'll start a process that we hope and expect will culminate in a really neat park. We'll meet for about 1&nbsp;1/2 hours and then we'll mingle and enjoy great food!</p> <p>Make sure to RSVP so we know how much food to order. To RSVP or for more information, contact Nikola Davidson at <span class="wiki-email">moc.liamg|nosdivad.alokin#moc.liamg|nosdivad.alokin</span> or 206.948.5326.</p> <p>For more information, go to www.juneaustreetcommunity.net</p> <p>What: Juneau Street Park Neighborhood Meeting</p> <p>When: Wednesday, June 17th at 7:00&nbsp;pm</p> <p>Where: Location to be determined, check back for details</p> <p>Free food and refreshments! RSVP to <span class="wiki-email">moc.liamg|nosdivad.alokin#moc.liamg|nosdivad.alokin</span> or 206.948.5326</p> 
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