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Sustainability Components: If you feel that it is at least somewhat important that sustainability be part of the Wedgwood Vision Plan, please rate the importance of including the following elements.
#Response DateOther (please specify)
1Mar 2, 2010 4:29 PMCommunity Center within walking distance of Wedgwood
2Mar 2, 2010 5:56 PMReducing local auto traffic on 25thNE and 35thNE.
3Mar 3, 2010 2:22 PMlocal energy storate , neighborhood hospital,
4Mar 3, 2010 4:18 PMOver-population
5Mar 3, 2010 5:29 PMlocal recreation, schools
6Mar 3, 2010 7:51 PMa weekly organic farmers market
7Mar 3, 2010 10:24 PMSafety, police protection, reducing breakins
8Mar 4, 2010 1:47 AMfactors deserve importance but trying to govern is not acceptable
9Mar 4, 2010 1:54 AMChange state law forcing walkers off road for cars
10Mar 4, 2010 2:29 AMmass transit
11Mar 4, 2010 3:48 AMsocial sustainability - maintain and strengthen affordability and diversity
12Mar 4, 2010 4:37 AM?Local food production in Wedgwood? Local power production in Wedgwood?
13Mar 4, 2010 1:16 PMIt needs to be done, not merely discussed and not necessarily perfect
14Mar 4, 2010 2:59 PMwalkability
15Mar 4, 2010 8:12 PMWhile these examples help, the question assumes some understanding of what "sustainability" is or could be. Confusing...
16Mar 5, 2010 8:11 AMjust stick to basic and sensible urban planning tenants
17Mar 5, 2010 8:39 PMGreen businesses, maybe? Healthy restaurants?
18Mar 5, 2010 8:53 PMcommunity gathering spaces
19Mar 5, 2010 10:26 PMgrocery stores; hardware stores; PO;art;library; community center
20Mar 6, 2010 3:44 AMsmall, locally owned businesses - THESE are community institutions we depend on (I do not own or work at one of these businesses)!
21Mar 6, 2010 4:48 AMAsthetics
22Mar 6, 2010 8:52 PMtear down the vacated daycare on 35th and make it a peapatch
23Mar 6, 2010 9:55 PMEncouraging community activities and life styles for diverse population
24Mar 7, 2010 2:52 PMOnce again here we can make a difference by organic gardening methods and reduction of pesticides and chemicals.
25Mar 7, 2010 8:26 PMMake Wedgewood as walker/public transit frendly as possible
26Mar 9, 2010 3:19 PMLocally owned businesses; composting toilets in homes and public spaces; water catchment systems, etc
27Mar 10, 2010 7:46 PMRecycling pick up every week instead of every other
28Mar 11, 2010 12:52 AMlocal business ex. cafes and shops
29Mar 11, 2010 2:19 AMsingle family housing densities at levels that support neighborhood commercial
30Mar 12, 2010 8:25 PMLow crime
31Mar 12, 2010 8:45 PMfunctioning street lights
32Mar 13, 2010 5:55 AMReplacement of large trees
33Mar 13, 2010 10:44 PMrelax zoning such that commercial and residential areas are better integrated. See Zillow.com "walk" score for good examples. Wedgwood has a very poor "walk" score meaning that many folks feel compelled to drive to QFC, etc.
34Mar 15, 2010 1:13 AMNatural yard care (reduce pesticides, mower exhaust, etc.)
35Mar 15, 2010 7:53 PMNoise reduction
36Mar 17, 2010 6:54 AMNot sure about "Local Power Production," no wind turbines can be erected, solar ???
37Mar 21, 2010 5:34 AMadding an e to wedgwood
38Mar 21, 2010 4:03 PM64 bus should run all day or at least more runs
39Mar 25, 2010 8:58 PMbusinesses that can be sustained by local support only
40Mar 27, 2010 5:07 AMI think we have to fight the McMansion complex--I continue to see houses which are TOO BIG for their lots. I can't imagine a family with 1.8 children needs these monstrosities.
41Mar 27, 2010 3:44 PMLocal Carpool website
42Mar 28, 2010 9:33 AMWe Need LED street lights. Cheaper, Longer Lasting, Less Energy Use. Trials are going on right now in the city, we should be trying to get in on it
43Mar 29, 2010 10:19 PMPlease include small recyling bins next to street trash bins
44Mar 30, 2010 2:30 AMcommunity gardens, urban veggie garden spaces
45Mar 30, 2010 4:12 AMCooperative community projects
46Mar 30, 2010 4:27 PMFood Not Lawns
47Mar 30, 2010 6:20 PMWow! you hit on all of the major points
48Mar 30, 2010 11:21 PMfarmers markets, community centers
49Mar 30, 2010 11:25 PMWe need more parks/open space
50Mar 31, 2010 5:55 PMSafety for bicyclists, and also maintaining frequent and regular bus service, both on weekdays and weekends
51Apr 2, 2010 3:45 PMWALKING - People need to stop driving 5 blocks to get coffee.
52Apr 4, 2010 10:55 PMReducing water consumption for yards
53Apr 4, 2010 11:07 PMVery Important: Don't spend money. These questions make me feel that you have too much time on your hands. Go get a job in the private sector.
54Apr 5, 2010 3:19 AMstewardship of Willow Creek/Thornton Creek
55Apr 7, 2010 4:32 PMReducing water consumption
56Apr 7, 2010 4:39 PMRain water collection !!
57Apr 8, 2010 2:22 PMlast two ~are~ important, but probably not as doable as others
58Apr 8, 2010 4:00 PMlight rail to Northgate, more bus transit here
59Apr 8, 2010 9:16 PMivy mitagation
60Apr 9, 2010 4:04 PMI would specify "walking" as a transportation choice
61Apr 12, 2010 7:37 PMMore amenities to walk to
62May 3, 2010 1:32 AMbut not tall trees.. plant deciduous trees. Harvest most of the tall evergreens. Local jobs for local residents.