courtesy Zack Thomas
The 14th Ave NW Boulevard project is a culmination of over 7 years of community building by the East Ballard Community Association and the neighbors and businesses of East Ballard.
The intent of the 14th Ave NW Park Boulevard proposes to convert two or more blocks of 14th Ave NW between NW 59th and 63rd from existing roadway and parking median to community park green space, green infrastructure, and incorporate safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles. This proposal builds on a Visioning process begun in 2006 (14th Ave NW Visioning Project, Carlson Architects) which seeks context‐ appropriate safety improvements and green infrastructure and park‐space from Salmon Bay to NW 65th Street along 14th Ave NW.
Project Goals:
- Create a community park and greenspace
- Address environmental concerns by converting existing stormwater treatment from piped conveyance into on‐site biofiltration
- Improve safety in the corridor for all transit users.
The EBCA Steering Committee meets on the 4th Thursday of every month from 7:30-9:00 pm. Please contact Dawn Hemminger at eastballard@gmail.com if you’d like to get involved.
Resources:
Seattle Parks Dept Website for the 14th Ave NW Park
Schematic of 14th Ave NW Park Blvd by Mithun – 3/2012
Fehr & Peers 14th Ave NW Parking Study – now including 2:30-3:30am count – 5/1 /12
Fehr & Peers 14th Ave NW Walking Audit Summary
Community Involvement Meeting – Presentation/Notes/Comments – 1/24/2012
Presentation Boards – Concept Drawings and Project History – 2/2010
Planting Partnerships on 14th & Park Blvd PowerPoint Presentation – 2/2010
Seattle Parks and Green Spaces Levy Opportunity Funds Application – 2009
Vision and Action Plan – Carlson Architects – 2006
Meeting Notes/Updates:
April 2013 – Update from Parks Department
November 30, 2011 – Walking Audit on 14th Notes
June 30, 2011 – Park Blvd on 14th Ave NW Meeting Notes
February 16, 2011 – Park Blvd on 14th Ave NW Meeting Notes
January 27, 2011 – Parks and SDOT Introduction and Coordination Meeting
Just found this site/community. I have lived in east ballard for 18 years, and cannot wait for the park! More greenspace!
What a great meeting last night! It was really inspiring to see the turn out from the community. We are so lucky to be in the real position of transforming a leftover space from a bygone streetcar era (since a SLUT train line not likely to make it up to east ballard!) into a neighborhood greenway and heart of the community, while making it safer for all users (how safe?…let’s keep pushing for slower speeds! When I walk around I see plenty of parking, but parks???…not so much. Let’s make this a real legacy for the community. cheers.
My vote is to remove the parking on the park side. Out, damn’d spots!!!
The reason on-street/curb parking is in short supply is largely the result of many buildings have continuous curbcuts and not a lot of off-street parking. The 5-6 space per block that would be saved aren’t really going to change the parking situation. A wider park area would make a noticeable and beneficial difference to the park. There are a ton of cars “stored” on this street. More space could be made available through enforcement. More spaces could be added throughout the area by reducing or eliminating some of those continuous curbcuts.
This would greatly improve the walking environment and would be a great complement to adding a park. Also, locating trees along the street rather than, or in addition to, up against the apts. would be best for creating a slower auto environment
Good luck!
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Hello Dawn,
Finally, I’ve studied the website and the blog. I am totally blown away by what has been accomplished. I cannot find enough words to thank you for the work you have done to improve our neighborhood.
Yes, of course I’d like to be on the email blog list. Facebook, no thanks.
Here’s a little anecdote. One day, whilst I was working in my garden (also known as my parking strip), a few passersby stopped to chat. This isn’t unusual; what made this particular encounter feel kinda special was that these people remembered meeting me at the August Night Out. How’s that for a concrete example of community building?
The blog says that meetings are on the 3rd Weds of each month at 7PM.
I’ve noted this on my calendar as October 19. Kindly advise the location.
I’ll begin dropping my Ballard Market grocery receipts off at David’s.
All the best,
Laura-Lee