6th Ave NW Pocket Park (former Whittier Substation) Development Pro Parks Project Information
NW corner of NW 76th Street and 6th Ave. NW
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PROJECT STATUS
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EVENTS:
On May 22, 2005 the 6th Avenue Pocket Park Association joined city
and county officials to celebrate the dedication of the newest community
space in this neighborhood.
Many families and children from the neighborhood had volunteered to
make the park a reality, and they came to celebrate. Bob The Juggler
entertained the kids, and there was live folk music for all ages.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Pamela Kliment
800 Maynard Ave. S., 3rd Floor
Seattle, WA 98134-1336
206.684-7556
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Thank you Seattle. This Pro Parks project is now complete!
Construction is complete on this new park, which has been officially named
"6th Avenue NW Pocket Park." The surplused City Light property was purchased
by Seattle Parks and Recreation in August 2003 with Pro Parks Levy funds,
and the adjacent property was purchased in September 2003. (See acquisition
webpage.)
Design Development for the park (on both sites) was completed in the fall
of 2003.
| LOCATION |
NW corner of NW 76th Street and 6th Ave. NW
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| BUDGET |
The Pro Parks Levy provides $84,542 project costs
of planning, design and construction. The Neighborhood Matching
Fund provides $90,000 and the 6th Avenue Pocket Park Association
will match this with cash, labor and in-kind donations.
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| SCHEDULE |
Planning:complete
Design:complete
Construction:Fall 2004
Completion:2004
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| PROJECT DESCRIPTION |
Contractor Pat McClure, volunteer Carol Cooper, and Parks project
manager Pamela Kliment
Construction
Sidewalk Pavers |
Project involves developing a piece of property at NW corner of NW 76th
Street and 6th Avenue NW into a neighborhood park. See information about
the acquisition of this site.
GGLO was selected as designer after a rigorous consultant selection process.
GGLO's conceptual plan (see above) has evolved based on input from three
community meetings. The plan includes a large lawn area, landscaping, universal
accessibility, neighborhood gathering area and interactive features for
children's play.
In addition, this project will have entry columns with tiles designed by
reknowned northwest artist Alden Mason. They are being fabricated by artist,
Stephen McClelland. They are also designing and fabircating sidewalk pavers
as well.
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| The community has spearheaded the development of this
park via funding by the Department of Neighborhoods Neighborhood Matching
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The Final, Approved, Conceptual Plan by
the design consultant, GGLO. |
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
2001 Neighborhood forms the 6th Avenue Pocket Park Association.
2001-2002 $10,000 Neighborhood Matching Fund award for conceptual design
of park.
2002 Public gatherings to encourage neighborhood participation and review
of design alternatives.
'03 The 6th Avenue Pocket Park Association receives for Neighborhood Matching
Fund award for $90,000 to add to Pro-Parks funding for development.
IMPORTANT LINKS
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< A-Z Projects List <
Acquisition < Development
< Project Map |
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| Updated 6/2/2005 15:09 |
