Pinehurst Seattle

Can We Achieve Social Equity Using Smart Growth?

Phillip — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:18:35 +0000

Join the Seattle City Council as we discuss:
Can We Achieve Social Equity Using Smart Growth?

Monday, Sept. 20, 2010, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Council Chambers, Second floor, City Hall
600 Fourth Ave, Seattle 98104

This interactive forum will include the success stories of proven policies and programs and a discussion of how to take practical steps to make our Seattle’s urban growth work for everyone, regardless of background or income level.

PANEL SPEAKERS:

Connie Galambos Malloy, Urban Habitat Director of Programs

How does the living wage job/affordable housing mismatch in some regions undermine the carbon neutrality goals of sustainability advocates?

Professor Dennis Keating

Why do new development and higher rents on one or two or three properties set off price increases on surrounding older properties?

Sarah Treuhaft, PolicyLink Senior Associate

What is the Equitable Development Tool Kit? Why is it important to use and how do we use it?

Northgate Festival this Saturday, 9/11

Eric — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:15:23 +0000

“The annual Northgate Festival, which features a new location for 2010, will be closing a portion of 103rd between Northgate Mall and the new Thornton Place for a street fair that will continue up into the plaza at Thornton Place. The festival will take place on Saturday, September 11, after all the summer festivals have finished, but while the weather is still great in the Pacific Northwest.”

For more information: northgatechamberfestival.com

Occupied Home Burglaries Down – But Be Vigilant

Nancy — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:25:19 +0000

It was reported at this month’s North Precinct Advisory Committee that home invasion burglaries (burglaries when you are home) are down, but most of the ones that are happening are because doors or windows are left unlocked. You can reduce your risk by remembering to lock up. Thieves often try door knobs and windows; if they are locked, they often move on, but if they are open, they go in.

This tip was given as well - recording the serial numbers of your electronics helps in several ways if they are stolen:

it increases the chances of tracking down the thieves
it increases the chances of you getting your goods back
it helps when making insurance claims

Jackson Park Trail – Final Meeting!

Phillip — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:48:03 +0000

Pinehurst Community and Neighbors – please come join us to learn about the revised design concepts to the Jackson Park Trail! Through coordination of Friends of Jackson Park Trail, Larson Casteel (the design architect), the City of Seattle (including Jackson Park Golf Course), and the greater community, we’ve developed a conceptual plan that will provide a solid framework for a trail system and improved pedestrian network in the vicinity of Jackson Park.

This is our third and final public meeting under this phase of the project. Your understanding and feedback of the proposed future trail and pedestrian network is a vital step in moving forward with our plan.

Wednesday, September 8, 6:30 – 8:30 at the Jackson Park Golf Course Clubhouse Event Tent

What’s So Controversial About Safety?

Phillip — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:05:23 +0000

Publicola has an op-ed from a Pinehurst neighbor on our oh-so-discussed street project: What’s So Controversial About Safety?

http://www.publicola.net/2010/08/30/whats-so-controversial-about-safety/

Anybody have any more articles I could add to this post? I’ve been out of town so I’m sure I’ve missed some. How about anything else to discuss here? There are some lively comments over on Publicola already.

Bumps & Babies Fair – Sunday, August 29th

Eric — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:56:52 +0000

The Bumps and Babies Fair is a huge boutique and consignment sale where you can find everything your heart desires for your inside or outside baby!

Sunday, August 29th, 2010
9:30 am – 4:00 pm

Hosted by The Chic Bambino
89th and Roosevelt

See http://www.facebook.com/BumpsAndBabiesFair for more information.

Community Centers are for YOU!

Nancy — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:27:00 +0000

We live in a great city of many opportunities. In spite of the current economic problems, Seattle’s Community Center programs are alive and well. Registration is open now for fall classes. You can get class brochures at libraries or the community centers, or search classes and register at www.seattle.gov/parks. The centers closest to us are Northgate, Bitter Lake, and Meadowbrook.

I’m taking a Zumba Gold class at Northgate this summer, and I like it so much I registered for fall. Eleven 1 hour sessions for $42 is quite a deal! If you haven’t seen Zumba, it’s dance fitness to Latin music and it’s a gas! My class is Gold, meaning it’s geared to beginning dancers and those over 50. Anyone want to join me?

Tree Ordinance Group

Garth Ferber — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 04:27:32 +0000

Department of Planning and Development is proposing new Tree Regulations for Seattle. A group of citizens led by Steve Zemke and David Miller is rightfully concerned that these incentive based regulations will result in less tree protection and further loss of trees in Seattle.

The next meeting of this group is at the Broadview Library at NW 130th St and Greenwood Ave NW on Sunday 29 August from 130 – 430 pm. All interested persons are invited to attend.

Perhaps this would also be a good topic at the next Pinehurst meeting. John Dixon from the citizens group has offered to speak on this subject.

* Pinehurst Residential Burglary Report – July 2010

Nancy — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:20:30 +0000

If you have any questions on crime prevention, or if you would like to form a block watch, please contact Diane Horswill (diane.horswill@seattle.gov or 206-684-7711) at the North Precinct.

Diane says that due to some fairly aggressive detective and prosecution most of the burglary stats this month are much lower than average. Yay! The one below is a reminder for us all to watch out for our neighbors when they are away, and report suspicious activity at houses we know are vacant.

7/09 900 blk NE 117^th - a neighbor looked out her window and saw a female exit her car and walk into the yard at this address; the female suspect then left that yard and went to another house; the neighbor was aware that these people were out of town; she witnessed the female carrying several items out of the house put them in her car and drive away; at that point she called 911 but the suspect was gone; she was later arrested as part of the investigation.

*unofficial stats

August 21 – PLANET: HOME a sustainable living festival

Nancy — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:08:03 +0000

Time: Saturday, August 21, 2010 from 10 am to 5 pm
Location: Hunter Tree Farm, 7744 35th Ave NE
Hosted By: Sustainable Northeast Seattle

Come learn how you can reduce your environmental footprint and share your experiences in trying to live more sustainably! Free workshops, speakers, food, live music, demonstrations, hands-on science and art activities for kids! Learn about solar cooking, bicycle repair (bring your bike!), cheese-making, weatherizing you home, growing your own tea (bring a cup!), sod replacement, worm bins, bee-keeping, tool repair (bring your tools!), edible landscaping, knowledge-sharing with community elders, rain gardens, and much much more. Take home ideas for environmentally-friendly living and maybe win some eco products to help you on your way.

Morning schedule includes:
Annette Cottrell – SustainableEats.com
Tom Watson, King County’s eco-consumer – incorporating recycled materials into your garden
Rob Stevens of Puget Sound Beekeepers Association – beekeeping basics
Emily Bishton of Green Light Gardening – gardening for wildlife
Heidi Mair – herbal and medicinal gardens
Julianne Jaz – dye gardens
James Reichstadt – cheese making demonstration

Afternoon schedule includes:
Linda Chalker Scott, WSU Extension Specialist for Urban Horticulture and author of ‘The Informed Gardner” – QA on soil building and other garden topics
Barry Lia of the Washington Biodynamic Group – biodynamic gardening techniques
Wilson Atteberry – Washington State renewable energy incentives
Jenny Pell of Permaculture Now! – permaculture techniques
Janine Van Sanden – no waste living
Lacia Lynne Bailey of Seattle Farm Co-op on goats

For more info, see the
Sustainable Northeast Seattle event page: http://sustainableneseattle.ning.com/events/planet-home-a-sustainable
Facebook event page: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=116633528384607