Wedgwood Parks Presentation

SEATTLE PARKS DEPARTMENT AND WEDGWOOD COMMUNITY COUNCIL PARKS COMMITTEE January 12, 2011 Wedgwood Park Acquisition and Siting

Agenda
Parks & Green Spaces Levy – Acquisition Program
WCC Efforts to Date & Recommendations
Q&A
Please hold your questions until the end

$35.7 M - Acquisitions
$87.3 M - Development
$ 8.0 M - Environment
$15.0 M - Opportunity Fund
$146.0 M TOTAL
Parks & Green Spaces Levy Levy Funding Categories:

Acquisitions Category

Acquisitions - $35.7 M
Neighborhood Parks - $24.0 M
In urban villages/urban centers
Green Spaces - $6.0 M
In natural areas and greenbelts
Inflation Reserve - $5.7 M

Suggested Site Criteria:
Minimum area = approximately 10,000 sf
Frontage on key pedestrian routes
Flat terrain or gentle slope
Sun orientation and avoidance of shading
Location adjoining existing uses that will generate appropriate park uses
Willing sellers
“ Underutilized” sites
Properties with minimal relocation costs
Absence of development permit activity
Minimal remediation costs for hazardous materials
Neighborhood Park Acquisition Program Identified Project Areas

March 2010 WCC General Meeting
Discussed:
Parks and Green Spaces Levy
Possible park sites
Site selection criteria

Possible Park Sites Reviewed NE 85 th St 35 th Ave NE

WCC Vision Plan
Three community meetings held during 2010
Survey of community (800 + respondents)
Strong interest in urban open space in Wedgwood
Vision Plan Suggested Actions: 1. Acquire a neighborhood park within Wedgwood along one or more key pedestrian routes.

Park Site Evaluation Criteria
Wedgwood’s Site Evaluation Criteria:
Developed to compare sites
Utilizes various sources
Addresses eight factors

Park Sites Further Analyzed Jewish Community Center NE 86 th St/35 th Ave NE Wedgwood Presbyterian 7750 35 th Ave NE Hunter Tree Farm 7730/7744 35 th Ave NE Morningside Substation NE 86 th St/35 th Ave NE

Park Site Recommendation – Morningside Substation Site

Park Site Recommendation – Morningside Substation Site Park Site

Proposed Project Steps 2011

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Wedgwood Parks Presentation

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