by Chris Maykut | Apr 12, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is hosting spring workshops for community groups interested in applying for the grants from Neighborhood Matching Fund for community-led projects such as cultural festivals, community space improvements, public art and community...
by Chris Maykut | Apr 10, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Champion Wine Cellars is moving into the space between The Lodge and Teachers Lounge at 8503 Greenwood Ave. N. The original location on Denny Way closed in April to make way for development. We’ve got a message in to the owners and will update you when we know...
by Chris Maykut | Apr 10, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Department of Construction and Inspections is asking for public comment on any environmental concerns for the proposed development on the site of last year’s natural gas explosion. The project at 8403 Greenwood Ave. N. will cover the entire west side of the block...
by Chris Maykut | Apr 10, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The former Squirrel’s second-hand shop at 119 N. 85th St. will be replaced by a four-story building with 24 small efficiency dwelling units and retail at ground level. The current structure will be demolished. The project is under Administrative Design Review, meaning...
by Chris Maykut | Apr 6, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The city has extended the deadline to comment on site planning and design issues for a proposed housing development at 922 N. 73rd St. after needing to correctly list the zoning as Lowrise-3. Two small houses at 918 and 922 N. 73rd St. will be demolished and replaced...
by Chris Maykut | Apr 6, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Phinney Neighborhood Association has received a $35,000 “Only in Seattle” grant to help strengthen the business district, and it’s looking for steering committee members. Background In response to business owners’ interest in strengthening the business district of...
by Chris Maykut | Apr 5, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Seattle Public Library branches are hosting a variety of free activities for children and teens during spring break, beginning Friday, April 7, through Sunday, April 16. (The Greenwood Library will reopen after remodeling on Monday, April 17.) The closest branches to...
by Chris Maykut | Apr 5, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Seattle Parks and Recreation is hosting free egg hunts at community centers throughout the city. These are the nearest ones to our neighborhood: Spring Egg Scramble at Green Lake Community Center on Saturday, April 15. Ages 1-3 at 10 a.m., ages 4-6 at 10:30 a.m., and...
by Chris Maykut | Apr 4, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Greenwood Library will reopen at 10 a.m. Monday, April 17, after two months of refurbishing. Improvements include adding a laptop bar in the teen area, combining service desks, increasing seating options, adding electrical outlets to tables, upgrades to the...