We're looking at fixes to the Bike Master Plan for Wallingford now that Move Seattle passed. First up: Green Lake Way and 50th. Currently, the Bike Master Plan includes a cycle track on Green Lake Way North of 50th that continues around the lake, up to and past the Green Lake Community Center. The cycle track will be on the side of Green Lake Way that faces the park because that reduces conflicts with cars. It will also continue on 50th West…
The election results from Tuesday mean HALA and Seattle 2035 now have a clear path to become law over the next couple years, including the upzoning of the Wallingford Urban Village. At Wednesday's WCC meeting architect and longtime WCC land use guru Greg Hill went through the 159 pages of Seattle 2035 and pulled out this sampling of developer goodies packed inside: Land Use Guideline from Current Comprehensive Plan Mayor’s Recommended Change Change LU1 LU1.1 Use the goals and policies included in this Plan to identify on…
On Tuesday, Patty and Joe's house at 4059 Latona Ave NE was destroyed in a fire. The house has been an iconic standout in the neighborhood for the wonderfully prodigious array of holiday decorations they put out several times a year: Christmas, Halloween, the Fourth of July. Both Patty and Joe were unharmed in the fire, and one of their dogs miraculously survived, but the house, their personal belongings and amazing collection of decorations are lost. The comments section of the…
Annie Lareau emailed us today that there was a coyote sighting near 40th and Densmore, and then Barbara posted to the Wallingford/Fremont Community Facebook page that she saw one by 42nd and Corliss, so there's definitely one loping around the neighborhood. They're nothing to be afraid of...unless you're a cat, small dog or chicken. Keep 'em locked up safe! It's nothing new, we posted about coyotes in Wallingford last year around this same time, as well (see Coyote Wallingford, which also…
The house at 4059 Latona Ave NE, best known for its over-the-top Halloween, Christmas and Fourth of July decorations, is suffering a devastating fire. Michelle, a block away, says she could feel the explosion, and just sent in these photos. Mandy says in the comments: "The couple that lives in that house is OK. They were taken to UW for evaluation and seem ok and understandably heart broken." I'll update as I know more.
The Wallingford Community Council meets this Wednesday, November 4th, at 7:15 PM in Room 202 of the Good Shephard Center, 4649 Sunnyside Avenue North. Greg Hill presents an analysis of the "Seattle 2035" Comprehensive Plan revisions. The current proposal completely modifies every section of the present Comprehensive Plan. There would be major impacts to Wallingford, particularly within the Residential Urban Village boundaries. Greg will present a motion for a formal comment letter by the WCC before the comment period closes on…
The Essential Baking Company's Wallingford café down on 34th is encouraging the growing caffé sospeso movement: started in Naples, Italy, it's a tradition to pay for an extra coffee so that someone less fortunate can enjoy one later on. Very kind. While I am sure it will disgust many of you, I have many fond memories of digging through the dumpsters behind the Essential Baking Company for their discarded, day-old bread. It was a sad day when they moved their baking operation…