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Here is an update from the project manager, Paige McGehee, for the Seattle Public Schools search for a site for an athletic field for school athletic use.  Note the meeting scheduled for this coming Wednesday, the 20th, has been moved from the Lincoln Library to the Commons inside Hamilton International Middle School. Dear Community Member, Thank you for your continued interest and engagement around the location for a new synthetic turf field for Lincoln High School students. In advance of our…

Attend a crucial public information meeting on zoning changes in Wallingford and around the city.  Tuesday, November 19th at Magnuson Park, Hanger 30 from 5:30-7:30 for District 4. The Wallingford Community Council WallingfordCC.org, has been presenting information about the city’s process including zoning changes for the 2044 Comprehensive Plan. WCC has hosted two informational meetings. It is a heavy lift to educate residents about the proposed zoning changes before the end of the public comment period on December 20th. With that…

About University House: University House Wallingford is dedicated to providing complete living and care solutions for seniors. This friendly community is right around the corner from all the best Seattle has to offer.  The residents have several options for entertainment, and other events and activities.   Residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle in an age-restricted setting with plenty of social events and activities.    They also enjoy of a full schedule of social, educational and entertaining activities. The structured program helps all residents…

TL;DR A survey is being conducted regarding the potential construction of an athletic field at Wallingford Playfield Park. The results will be shared with Seattle Parks and Rec, and Seattle Public Schools. Take the quick Lincoln Athletic Field Location Options Survey. As a resident of Wallingford, who lives a block from Wallingford Playfield Park with two small children, we rely on this beautiful, local green-space year-round. In fact, when we bought our house, we happily gave up having a backyard knowing…

Wallingford neighbors concluded Veterans Day weekend with an unsettling experience on Ashworth Avenue North, between 41st and 42nd streets. People in the neighborhood reported that round 8:15 PM, a black SUV drove by and fired 4-6 rounds of gun fire into the air. This left many with the familiar hope that it was just fireworks, but the arrival of police officers confirmed otherwise – they found shell casings on the ground. Thankfully, no one was hurt, but it was a frightening…

Wallingford is blessed to have two full-service florists serving the community. One is Cedarhouse Flowers located on N 45th St, and the second is Hansen’s Florist Shop, owned by long-time Wallingford resident Helen Hansen is located conveniently at 4606 Stone Way N.    They are celebrating their 79th anniversary at the Georgetown/Seattle location and 39th anniversary at the Wallingford/location which includes servicing to Fremont and Ballard neighborhoods. Hansen's Florist Seattle is local, and family owned serving Seattle and the surrounding cities since 1945.…

Save the Date - November 12th WCC Meeting Date: Tuesday, November 12 Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: Good Shepherd Senior Center, Room 140 (Senior Center) Key Topic: “One Seattle Plan” Zoning Changes Join us at our upcoming WCC meeting on Tuesday 11/12 for a comprehensive review of the proposed “One Seattle Plan” zoning maps and their impact on Wallingford. The “One Seattle Plan” (youtube overview) proposes sweeping zoning changes for formerly single family lots outside the Wallingford Urban Village and across all…