Wedgwood Community Council

Last week, a couple of signs popped up at the land-banked park site at 35th Ave NE and NE 86th Street. The two signs indicate the progress that has been and is occurring behind the scenes which we mentioned in our February update on the park. Despite the budget for design and construction being eliminated and the development of Wedgwood’s future park site put on hold, the Seattle Parks and Recreation Department (Parks) has continued the necessary permitting of the project. First, a large informational sign was installed on-site summarizing the project status and indicating that Parks is ‘working to Read More …

Think Big Wedgwood, a local social and racial justice group that has helped to activate the currently land-banked future park site at 35th Ave NE and NE 86th Street, had their hand-sewn and painted banners removed from the park site on November 8th. If you know anything about the whereabouts of these banners, which were created by many people investing their resources and time, please reach out to hello@thinkbigwedgwood.com.

To honor Native American Heritage Month and the first people whose traditional lands our community calls home, the Wedgwood Community Council contributed $500 to Real Rent Duwamish this month. This follows the $500 we contributed in 2020 and continues our commitment to positively contribute towards a more equitable and inclusive Wedgwood. As we approach Thanksgiving, we give thanks to the Duwamish Tribe, their ancestors, and the Coast Salish peoples who have and continue to steward these traditional lands of theirs throughout our neighborhood, city, and region.

You’re invited to join us for our November board meeting on Tuesday, November 2nd at 7PM via Zoom (see meeting details below). Our agenda remains a bit light, so this may be a bring your questions. The agenda may change over the coming days, but the meeting will likely include time to discuss the following: Welcome and Introductions New board member candidates (yay!) Public comments Review July-October meeting minutes Modify past meeting minutes to include link to recording of past meetings. Social equity check-in Native American Heritage Month Diwali, November 4th Transgender Day of Rememberance – November 20th Hanukah starting Read More …

We regret to announce that out of an abundance of caution, the WCC has made the unfortunate decision to cancel our annual trick-or-treat along 35th Ave NE for the 2nd year in a row. We love to help organize opportunities and events to bring together and build community. However, we do not think we can organize a safe event with the resources we have which would be safe for the lil’ trick-or-treaters (many of whom would be too young for vaccines), their parents/guardians, and the businesses and their employees. Stupid pandemic.

You’re invited to join us for our October board meeting on Tuesday, October 5th at 7PM via Zoom (see meeting details below). Our agenda is a little lighter than the last couple of months at the moment, so bring your questions. The agenda may change over the coming days, but the meeting will likely include time to discuss the following: Welcome and public comments Review July meeting minutes Social equity check-in New Sound Transit stations and Metro Bus Route 79 Land-Use Committee check-in QFC US Bank 35th Ave NE Banner Project – Project Update via Think Big Wedgwood Call for Read More …

In March 2021, the WCC proposed the Wedgwood to Inverness Pedestrian Connectivity Project, a variation of a 2012 grant pursuit that also included a low-impact trail through the Inverness Ravine Park. The Wedgwood to Inverness Pedestrian Connectivity Project, as proposed in March 2021, was a feasibility-level study of a pedestrian connection along undeveloped city rights-of-way along NE 88th Street and 45th Ave NE. The feasibility-level analysis would have studied whether a trail or similar walkway could be constructed given the challenges associated with the site, which includes steep slopes and a history of unstable soils. The reason for this project Read More …

Seattle Parks and Recreation published its strategic plan in March 2020. However, as the covid pandemic demanded the city’s emergency response, the implementation of the Strategic Plan was put on hold. Now the city is asking residents for feedback on how their needs have shifted or evolved given the pandemic and they would like your feedback via an online Open House and survey. Wedgwood has 4 park properties and Picardo P-Patch within our boundary. The park properties include Dahl Playfield, Inverness Ravine Park (virtually inaccessible), a small triangular property known as Wedgwood Square at 31st Ave NE and NE 82nd Read More …

You’re invited to join us for our September board meeting on Tuesday, September 7th at 7PM via Zoom (see meeting details below). Our agenda may change over the coming week, but the meeting will likely include time to discuss the following: Welcome and public comments Review July meeting minutes Social equity check-in NEDC Systemic Racism Statement endorsed by WCC SNG Racial Equity Workshop, 9/9, 5:30-7:30PM via Zoom Follow-up on our Wedgwood to Inverness Pedestrian Connectivity Project Discussion in July Follow-up dialogue and coordination Site walk summary Next steps NEDC – Zoom contributions? Land-Use Committee check-in QFC US Bank Creative Images Read More …

NEST – North East Seattle Together – is inviting you to join us in celebrating our 10th Anniversary at NestFest! This free, outdoor event will take place on Saturday, September 11th, 2021, at our location – Wedgwood Presbyterian Church, 8008 35th Ave. NE, Seattle 98115 – from 11 am to 3 pm. There will be food trucks, activities, raffle prizes, games and more! NEST is a local non-profit supporting older adults in the community by providing social, physical activity, and learning opportunities — building community connections and resources for people to age successfully in the place they call home. For Read More …