precedent for an attractive area that features many amenities.
PICTURES FROM THE COMMUNITY MEETING
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Quite a few participants like going to Licton Springs Park for jogging and dog walking. Most participants know about the Licton Springs. The P-Patch at North Seattle College is a favorite space. Green Lake is one of the most popular places in the Northwest Neighborhood District. Some go to the cemetery; however, few consider it an attractive open space.
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Most participants don’t like going to Aurora Avenue because it is unsafe. Most adjacent streets are also unsafe for walkers and cyclists. Participants consider Haller Lake a private place, though there are two public access points. Amenities that participants noted as missing were: convenient shop / market, farmer’s market, sidewalks, and library.
Community members wish there were more amenities like community centers, outdoor movie theaters, P-Patches, and small convenient stores. They also wish there were more activities such as block parties, cultural festivals, and farmers markets. Just north of our focus area, Shoreline represents a precedent for an attractive area that features many amenities.
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The neighborhood lacks a sense of identity. Aurora Avenue, a busy arterial, and Highway I-5 bound the neighborhood but also cause fragmentation. Assets exist within the community, like The Lantern, a popular bar and gathering place for people just off of Aurora Ave. on N 95th St. Other places like Larry’s Market used to provide valuable services but no longer exist. Oak Tree Village represents an opportunity for community gathering space. The Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery and Licton Springs Park represent part of the area’s history as the cemetery houses monuments from the late-19th century while the spring at the park is a sacred Native American site. UW MLA Capstone Studio 2016
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