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SEATTLE PARKS DEPARTMENT AND WEDGWOOD COMMUNITY COUNCIL
PARKS COMMITTEE
January 12, 2011January 12, 2011
Wedgwood Park Wedgwood Park Acquisition and SitingAcquisition 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
NE 85th St
35
th A
ve
NE
Possible Park Sites Reviewed
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 86th St/35th Ave NE
Wedgwood Presbyterian 7750 35th Ave NE
Hunter Tree Farm 7730/7744 35th Ave NE
Morningside Substation NE 86th St/35th Ave NE
Park Site Recommendation –
Morningside Substation Site
Park Site Recommendation –
Morningside Substation Site
Park Site Recommendation –
Morningside Substation Site
Park Site
Proposed Project Steps
2011
Questions?