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Great News Regarding the Proposed Inverness Ravine Park Trail Project

By Johnson, on December 11th, 2012

Seattle Parks Staff recommends WCC’s Inverness Ravine Park Trail Project for funding to the Opportunity Fund Levy Oversight Committee! . . . → Read More: Great News Regarding the Proposed Inverness Ravine Park Trail Project

How Would You Spend $50,000? You Have Until the End of January to Submit Your Ideas.

By Johnson, on January 13th, 2012

Part of Wedgwood is within the Tuesday North collection service area which won $50,000 towards a community project from CleanScapes. Learn how to submit a project idea by the January 31st deadline. . . . → Read More: How Would You Spend $50,000? You Have Until the End of January to Submit Your Ideas.

Meeting on Monday, January 23rd, to Unveil the Picardo P-Patch Expansion Plans

By Johnson, on January 10th, 2012

Come and learn about all of the exciting improvements coming to the Picardo Farm P-patch, thanks to a Small and Simple grant to expand the community garden. . . . → Read More: Meeting on Monday, January 23rd, to Unveil the Picardo P-Patch Expansion Plans

WCC Wins Emergency Preparedness Grant

By dock, on January 8th, 2012

The WCC received $13,000 to work with Sustainable NE Seattle and other NE Seattle community groups to improve our neighborhood’s emergency preparedness during 2012. . . . → Read More: WCC Wins Emergency Preparedness Grant

Help Plan the Picardo P-patch Expansion this Saturday

By Johnson, on October 12th, 2011

Important Meeting to Plan the Picardo P-patch Expansion this Saturday, October 15th, from 10AM – 12PM at the U Prep Commons. All are welcome. More from the Department of Neighborhoods “Front Door” blog below:

Come join fellow gardeners and neighbors this Saturday, October 15 from 10 to noon at U Prep Commons at U . . . → Read More: Help Plan the Picardo P-patch Expansion this Saturday

Upcoming Emergency Prepardness in NE Seattle – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

By Johnson, on September 26th, 2011

NE Seattle communities are working on ways to improve our communities ability to respond in the event of an emergency. Learn how to get involved! . . . → Read More: Upcoming Emergency Prepardness in NE Seattle – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Public Art Coming to A Burke-Gilman Trail Near You?

By Johnson, on June 28th, 2011

Yesterday, the City released a call to artists for $80,000 towards public art to be installed along the Burke-Gilman Trail. What’s interesting for Wedgwood and NE Seattle in general are the 6 potential locations suitable for public art identified by the City in their call to artists. Of the 13.9 miles of trail located . . . → Read More: Public Art Coming to A Burke-Gilman Trail Near You?

Hunter Farms Gathering Place Proposal a Finalist!

By Johnson, on April 26th, 2011

As we shared earlier, the WCC & Hunter Family co-sponsored an application in response to a request for proposals (RFP) for projects as part of a Gathering Places Grant that would bring gathering places to 3 communities throughout greater Seattle. The Gathering Places Grant is supported by a fantastic financial contribution by Tully’s Coffee . . . → Read More: Hunter Farms Gathering Place Proposal a Finalist!

No Sidewalk Improvements for Wedgwood in 2011

By Johnson, on December 26th, 2010

Those that live in Wedgwood, north of 85th, recognize the need for improving sidewalks throughout Wedgwood. Not only do they provide a critical pedestrian safety network for our schools, but they improve the walkability of our neighborhood and often improve the surface water management on our streets. Therefore, expanding the sidewalk network throughout Wedgwood . . . → Read More: No Sidewalk Improvements for Wedgwood in 2011