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Ten months ago, the Wallingford Community Council appealed a City environmental review decision for a proposal to rewrite the Living Building Pilot Program (LBPP) to grant Skanska, a multinational billion dollar developer, special privileges allowing it to build a large office building at Stone Way and 34th. The building would rise to over 82 feet (including substantial roof top features) in a 45 foot zone within feet of the Lake Union Shoreline area. WCC decided on very short notice (Skanska made…

On Tuesday, Mayor Mike McGinn announced the launch of the third annual Only in Seattle campaign highlighting retail corridors in neighborhoods throughout the city as a way to get shoppers motivated to stay local. This year, Wallingford, Fremont, and Pioneer Square have been added to the roster of neighborhoods. The campaign has also expanded with Only in Seattle Sundays where during the last Sunday in each month, businesses in one neighborhood will offer discounts and freebies to shoppers. The inaugural Only in Seattle Sundays kicks off…

A new food truck called 314Pie is in the works and if all goes well in the permitting department, it'll likely be rolling around Seattle by the end of August. 314Pie is the brainchild of Wallingford resident Deke Kotria and his business partner, Casey Cooper. Inspired by his travels down under, Deke brought the idea of savory meat pies back home and collaborated with Casey, a pastry chef, to develop recipes for steak, veggie, lamb, curry, and chicken pies, and even…

Two pedestrian safety projects in Wallingford that are under review for funding be will discussed tomorrow night (Thursday, July 19) during a meeting held by the Lake Union District Council at History House over in Fremont (790 N. 34th St., under the 99 bridge overpass). The meeting is from 5:00-6:00PM.   One proposal calls for a crosswalk connecting the Burke Gilman Trail across Pacific Avenue at Latona, which, you may remember back in March, we told you about one neighbor's letter-writing campaign in…

The circus is coming to town! The circus is coming to town! No elephants, no lions and no bears, but lots of stunts, contortion and aerial arts. And for the those who aren't content watch from the bleachers, there are classes for kids leading up to the show. Sarah from OmCulture writes: The Circus Is Coming to OmCulture in Wallingford! The Vespertine Circus is inspired by the Golden Age of traveling, family-based circuses. They mix the aesthetic stylings of Dr. Seuss with…

As we mentioned last week, Janet Strong is stepping down after 15 years as executive director of the Wallingford Neighborhood Association. Now, the organization is looking for someone to take the reins and lead the WNA into its next phase. Here's the job description. Could be you! Executive Director ‐ Wallingford Neighborhood Association The Wallingford Neighborhood Association is home to the Wallingford Chamber of Commerce, the Wallingford Community Council  and The Wallingford Neighborhood Office The Wallingford Neighborhood Association is seeking an Executive Director with strong…