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

South Lake Union Community Council Announces 2014 Priority Agenda

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The SLU Community Council has developed a list of priorities for 2014. See the list, below. These have come out of the Community Council's annual retreat and are designed to provide a framework for the Council's work in the coming year. These are not the only things the Community Council will be working on. And the order in which they appear doesn't mean that one is considered more important than others.

Everyone in the SLU community is invited to get involved and engage with the SLU Community Council as it moves this agenda along in the coming months. The five priority agenda items are:

  • Update Neighborhood Design Guidelines: Collaborate with city's Department of Planning and Development and neighborhood stakeholders to update SLU design guidelines to reflect newly adopted zoning changes.
  • Construction Notification Protocol: Establish a neighborhood protocol with a central forum where city departments (such as transportation and utilities) and private developers alike can provide coordinated updates to the community on upcoming construction impacts.
  • Denny Substation Public Benefits: Facilitate a community task force with other neighborhood groups to engage with Seattle City Light on the substation’s design, project mitigations and public benefits.
  • Community Engagement: Continue to reach out to neighborhood stakeholders to increase pubic engagement and develop relationships with community groups with shared interests and values.
  • Transportation Advocacy:  Continue to advocate for implementation of SLU/Uptown Triangle Mobility Plan.

Your input is important!

Please let SLUCC know your feedback on their priorities for 2014. Email us at info@SLUCommunityCouncil.org.

And feel free to join us at one of our regular meetings: When: 1st Tuesday of every month Where: Museum of History and Industry, Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Avenue N.

Lend Your Voice to Make our Community Safer