Walkability

Traffic signal top priority for Lake Union District Council

Thanks to Greenways Guru, Cathy Tuttle, for providing us with an update to the N. 40th traffic signal project:  The Lake Union District Council AND the Wallingford Community Council chose the N 40th St signal as their number one first choice for City funding – making the street more compatible for people who walk and bike including transit users, kids walking to school, and dog walkers.   Thank you to the eight of you who wrote letters in support of traffic signal on 40th in…

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Clear Your Storm Drains – Get Rid of Leaves for Free

It's rainy season - do you know where your storm drains are? Thrill your neighbors and pedestrians by clearing leaves and debris from the storm drains on your block. Don't try to unclog the drain if the clog is below the grate: call SPU at 206-386-1800, then press 2 to report a clogged storm drain. Did you know? Food and yard waste subscribers can place leaves in their container. During the month of November, you are able to place additional bags…

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Last Wallingford Walk: A Guided Architecture Tour

Come on out this Saturday (August 11) from 10:00am - 12:00PM, for the last Wallingford Walk of the season, featuring the neighborhood's classic architecture: Al Elliot, a local Wallingford expert on historic architecture, will be leading the walk. We’ll take a look at some of the classic commercial buildings along 45th as well as head down Wallingford Avenue for a look at period homes and architectural details. As Al is known for doing, he’s arranged for a tour of the interior…

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3400 Stone Way

Think about the Burke Gilman Trail for a moment.  Think about where it reveals itself to the neighborhood at N. 34th & Stone Way.  Now imagine a a vibrant, active building that has a relationship to the trail - a living building that connects the community.  What if that building takes little or nothing from the earth, not even during construction, and then gives back to the environment in return? Skanska USA and Fremont Dock Company are teaming up to bring…

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Wallingford Walks

Sustainable Wallingford is looking to recruit a new organizer for Wallingford Walks--a monthly guided stroll around the neighborhood that occurs from May through September.  Each month, the walks take on a new theme that highlights our unique little hamlet.  Here's the scoop: For the past three years Sustainable Wallingford has sponsored a walk around the neighborhood each month from May through September. We need someone to come forward to be the organizer for Wallingford Walks this year. The walks have generally…

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Wallyhood (Last Minute) Gift Guide

Updated (See Not A Number) Thursday, 1:20PM It's the Wednesday before Christmas and -- c'mon, fess up -- you still have to get some last minute gifts.  Well, fear not, neighbors, as we've put together a handy little guide for super-cool gifts found right here in Wallingford.  Best of all, they're mostly around $20 or less!  Many thanks to Wallywriter Chris and Reader Laura who helped put the list together. Amita, the Art of Gifts (Wallingford Center) Open 10 a.m. -…

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Tonight: Wine World’s Grand Opening Party

Did you see the searchlights in the sky last night?  That was Wine World's (not-so-secret) secret grand opening party.  But tonight, they're hosting their official grand opening celebration, from 6-9 PM, and everyone's invited. The grand opening will provide folks with an opportunity to explore Wine World's 23,000 square foot space, equipped with two 30 foot tasting bars and a 4,000 square foot room for special events.  Live music will be provided by local jazz ensemble Ambience, and while valet parking…

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