Ballard Park Acquisition Pro Parks Project Information
7028 9th Avenue NW
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PROJECT STATUS
EVENTS:
Public Meeting
Thurs., March 27, 2008
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Ballard Boys & Girls Club
1767 NW 64th St.
Seattle, WA 98107
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Donald Harris
800 Maynard Ave. S.
Third Floor
Seattle, WA 98134-1336
206-684-8018
donald.harris@seattle.gov
Aerial photo of Ballard Park site
Mayor Nickels at Groundswell meeting
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March 2008
Parks has reached preliminary agreement with the owner of a 39,000
square foot property at 7028 – 9th Ave NW for a new neighborhood
park. Mayor Nickels attended Groundswell Northwest’s annual meeting
on March 11 and announced that Seattle Parks has reached a deal
to acquire property for a new park on 9th NW, north of NW 70th
Street.
| LOCATION |
7028 9th Avenue NW
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| BUDGET |
Pro Parks Levy funds will be used for this acquisition.
The City will be
submitting applications for grants from King County Conservation
Futures Tax and the Washington State Recreation Conservation
Office
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| SCHEDULE |
Planning: Legislation is in process
for City Council authority to complete the acquisition of
this property.
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Project Description:
On July 29, 2002 Seattle City Council unanimously approved Pro
Parks Levy Opportunity Fund funding to acquire sites for new neighborhood
parks in underserved areas of Ballard.
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