Horiuchi Park Pro Parks Project Information
156 Boren Ave. near the intersection of Fir St. and Boren
Ave.
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PROJECT STATUS
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EVENTS:
The grand opening was held on September 11, 2004. C. Paul Horiuchi's
family and friends were special guests.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Lynn Sullivan
800 Maynard Ave. S. 3rd Floor
Seattle, WA 98134-1336
(206)733-9105
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Construction is Complete and the Park is Open!
schematic design *(497k)
This new park located on Boren Ave. between Spruce and Fir streets is named
after the late C. Paul Horiuchi, one of Seattle’s best known and respected
artists, for his invaluable cultural contributions to the life of the city.
This .28-acre site provides views of Mount Rainier and Rainier Valley, and
the Pac Med Building. Community Development Block Grant funds contributed
to the design and construction of the new park, which includes stairs leading
to the site from Boren Avenue, a small plaza, new trees, landscaping, and
irrigation.
Prior to finding recognition as an artist, Horiuchi owned an auto body shop
some two blocks from the park on 12th Avenue near Fir Street. More information
on Horiuchi is available at the web site listed below.
| LOCATION |
156 Boren Ave. near the intersection of Fir St.
and Boren Ave.
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| BUDGET |
Pro Parks Levy: $128,875
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) federal monies: $81,500
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| SCHEDULE |
Planning:2001
Design:2002 & 2003
Construction:Fall 2003
Completion:12/1/2003
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| PROJECT DESCRIPTION |
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This site was created when Boren Avenue was cut through the neighborhood
in 1949. Prior to this the parcel had buildings on it that fit within
the rectangular grid of the city streets. The remnant parcel was transferred
to the Seattle Parks Department in 2003 from another City department.
The park was designed by the firm of SvR and was completed in December
2003.
Ribbon Cutting:
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Saturday, Sept. 11, neighborhood representatives gathered with the family
Paul Horiuchi and the arts community to dedicate one of Seattle's newest
parks: Horiuchi Park. Here from left are Parks Project Manager Lynn
Sullivan; Councilmember Jean Godden; Parks Superintendent Ken Bounds;
widow of Paul Horiuchi, Bernadette Horiuchi; son of Paul Horiuchi, Paul
Horiuchi; and 12th Avenue Stewardship group representative Ronald Boddie.
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After development:
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