South Lake Union Public Safety Update

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Join the South Lake Community Council and Sergeant Paul Gracy of the Seattle Police Department's West Precinct Community Police Team for a neighborhood public safety conversation during our regular meeting, at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 5 at the Museum of History and Industry in Lake Union Park. This is an opportunity for to weigh in on public safety in the neighborhood and ask questions about how you can play an active role in crime prevention and keeping your South Lake Union neighborhood safe.

What: South Lake Union Public Safety Update Where: South Lake Union Community Council Regular Meeting at the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) When: Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014 (4 p.m.) Who: Sgt. Paul Gracy, Seattle Police Department Community Police Team, South Lake Union Community Council, South Lake Union Chamber of Commerce Why: Meet you Seattle Police Department – West Precinct Community Police Team / Weigh in on public safety concerns / Learn how you can play an active role in keeping your South Lake Union neighborhood safe.

Learn More: South Lake Union Community Council

TUSK! Burke Museum Paleontology Expert to Speak at March SLU Community Council Meeting

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They once roamed freely. Before the verve of urban renewal sparked this burgeoning technology and health-sciences center and innovative public spaces and inviting eateries gave it heart.

But today, all that remains are fossilized remnants of the wooly-tusked beasts that called South Lake Union home some 20,000 years ago.

On Tuesday, March 4, during the regular meeting of the South Lake Union Community Council at the Museum of History and Industry, Christian Sidor, Ph.D., Burke Museum curator of paleontology and excavation leader of the recently discovered 8 1/2 foot Columbian mammoth tusk unearthed last week in South Lake Union, will walk us through the discovery and excavation of this ice-age artifact and answer questions about its history and future.

Next Meeting:

WHAT: South Lake Union Community Council Monthly Meeting

DATE: Tuesday, March 4, 2014

TIME: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

WHERE: Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) 860 Terry Ave. North, Seattle, WA  98109

GETTING THERE: Walk, pedal or ride the Seattle Streetcar to the Lake Union Park stop. Public parking available through City of Seattle paid street-side parking.

MORE INFO: www.SLUCommunityCouncil.org

South Lake Union Celebrates Seattle's Super Bowl XLVIII Victory

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The Seahawks "12th Man" flag is displayed above the entrance to MOHAI in South Lake Union on Wednesday morning.

During its February meeting, Tuesday at the Museum of History and Industry, the South Lake Union Community Council enthusiastically voted to commend the Seattle Seahawks on their victory in Super Bowl XLVIII.

The South Lake Union Community Council encourages residents, employees, neighbors and others who call South Lake Union home or visit the neighborhood to celebrate by participating in a fun and safe Moment of Loudness at 12:12 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5 during the City of Seattle's victory parade for the team.

"Whether you attended the Seahawks' first game in 1976, watched Sunday's Super Bowl win over Denver on television or are a fan of Seattle and the South Lake Union neighborhood, the Seattle Seahawks are a team to celebrate,"  said Mike McQuaid, president of the South Lake Union Community Council.

Looking Out for Road Safety in SLU

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When I'm on my way to or through our South Lake Union neighborhood, getting where I'm going safely is important to me. And given all the hustle and bustle on our city streets, being attentive to safe travel—regardless of mode of transportation— is more important than ever. In fact, for your South Lake Union Community Council's transportation committee, it's a priority!

In September of 2013, our community partnered with the City of Seattle, PATH, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, UW Medicine and others to pilot a Road Safety Forum launching our City's Neighbors for Road Safety.

Neighbors who attended learned about safety hot spots in and around South Lake Union, the circumstances that contribute to crashes, and what we can each do to improve our safety and the safety of others in our community.

"Whether you are a driver like I am, take the bus or streetcar, ride a bike, or walk, it's important that people understand how to look out for each other," said my colleague and South Lake Union Community Council president Mike McQuaid at a recent Seattle City Hall press conference announcing the initiative. "This program will help us all be more safe."

This year I'm encouraging each of you to help our transportation committee build on the South Lake Union/Uptown Mobility Plan as we partner with the City of Seattle and local organizations such as Seattle Neighborhood Greenways, South Lake Union Chamber of Commerce and others to facilitate this important conversation around mobility and safety in our community.

Please join me in bringing your ideas and concerns to the February 4th South Lake Union Community Council meeting at MOHAI. Or, if you would like to be further involved with improving safety and a part of the transportation dialogue in our neighborhood, please e-mail me today.

See you in the neighborhood!

Robbie Phillips Transportation Committee Chair, South Lake Union Community Council robbiekphillips@gmail.com

Next Meeting

WHAT: South Lake Union Community Council Monthly Meeting

DATE: Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2013

TIME: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m

WHERE: Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) 860 Terry Ave. North, Seattle, WA  98109

GETTING THERE: Walk, pedal or ride the Seattle Streetcar to the Lake Union Park stop. Public parking available through City of Seattle paid street-side parking.

MORE INFO: www.SLUCommunityCouncil.org

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

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Strolling with friends last night along Westlake Avenue toward Lake Union Park it's easy to get into the holiday spirit Seattle style!

Shoppers toting bags from Seattle's newest and most fashionable boutique shops, commuters settling into the warmth of the Seattle Streetcar for the quick ride downtown, and friends and co-workers gathering after hours at the many innovative eateries around every corner. It's all a part of the world-class flavor of our South Lake Union neighborhood.

As we reflect on the past 12 months and look forward to a bright 2014, I can't help but get excited about the experiences that our neighborhood and new friends and acquaintances will bring!

Whether you're a longtime resident or new friend, the spirit of technology innovation is in your DNA or you’re taking on the really tough problems of global health, I would like to encourage you to share your voice with your neighbors at the South Lake Union Community Council.

Everyone is welcome! We meet on the first Tuesday of every month, from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Museum of History and Industry at Lake Union Park.

Please join us in 2014 as we innovate, inspire and engage in our South Lake Union neighborhood!

Sincerely,

Mike McQuaid President, South Lake Union Community Council

Next Meeting:

DATE: Tuesday, January 7, 2014 TIME: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. WHERE: Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), 860 Terry Ave. North, Seattle, WA  98109 GETTING THERE: Walk, pedal or ride the Seattle Streetcar to the Lake Union Park stop. Public parking available through City of Seattle paid street-side parking. MORE INFO: www.SLUCommunityCouncil.org

Be Super Safe in SLU!

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Join us September 12th at 5:30 p.m. at the South Lake Union Discovery Center to help kick off SLU's exciting Look Out for Each Other street safety campaign.

On an average day on the streets of Seattle there are 33 collisions involving people walking, biking, or driving. These crashes snarl traffic and create real headaches for everyone. Crashes are costly, requiring a significant use of public resources. But the biggest impact is on the crash victims—their families, health care costs, lost wages, increased insurance premiums.

And yet, 90% of these collisions are preventable. By whom? By all of us— if we would simply Look Out for Each Other. By taking personal responsibility for our preventable behaviors like speeding, moving about while distracted and operating bicycles and cars and scooters while impaired, we would reduce the risk to ourselves and one another. The city's 2012 Road Safety Summit Action Plan is moving into Seattle neighborhoods through the Be Super Safe public awareness campaign—South Lake Union is leading the safety parade!

"Growth is coming so fast in South Lake Union—the Community Council is committed to guiding development of this neighborhood to create a liveable, sustainable and safe community for all of us to enjoy, whether as employees, residents or visitors," notes South Lake Union Community Council board member Robbie Phillips.  "However we choose to move about in the South Lake Union neighborhood—whether on foot, pedaling a bike, riding the streetcar or driving a car—we must be thoughtful and predictable in our behaviors."

The Be Super Safe Road Safety Forum kicks off its citywide tour on September 12 at the Discovery Center with interactive presentations to raise awareness about what's happening on our city streets, including information about new roadway features like bicycle boxes, collisions in our neighborhood, and the top safety tips for all modes of transportation. This is the information you need to know to Be Super Safe on our street.

"Road safety is a significant public health issue and has been a priority of my administration," notes Mayor Mike McGinn. "Too many families are impacted every year by collisions that are entirely preventable. I encourage people to come out and learn about what you can do that will be most effective in reducing fatalities and serious injuries on our streets, whether you choose to travel on foot, by bike, by transit, or by car."

Since we all have a right to use our streets and sidewalks safely, no matter how we choose to get around, it's time we start looking out for one another – building a culture of empathy. The father pushing the stroller across Westlake might be your co-worker; the young woman biking to her Cornish dorm room on 7th Avenue could be your daughter or sister; and the couple driving home to Capitol Hill might be you and your partner. If you knew these folks personally, you would surely give them a safe distance to cross, turn or pass. Well, guess what? You do know them, because they could be you!

Let's learn to Look Out for Each Other in the coming South Lake Union Be Super Safe presentation on September 12 at the Discovery Center and show the City once again that SLU leads the way in livability!

Be Super Safe: www.seattle.gov/besupersafe

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