[nfbwatlk] FW: Help kickoff Earth Month by taking a spin on these waste and footprint calculators
Jacob Struiksma
lawnmower84 at hotmail.com
Tue Apr 12 08:17:03 UTC 2011
Help kickoff Earth Month by taking a spin on these waste and footprint
calculators. How big is your footprint and what can you do to make a
difference?
<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=21137351&msgid=138177&act=8LSA&c=
791084&destination=http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/ecoconsumer/calcula
tor.asp> King County EcoConsumer Waste Calculator
<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=21137351&msgid=138177&act=8LSA&c=
791084&destination=http://www.growseattle.com/green> Seattle Business Carbon
Footprint Calculator
<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=21137351&msgid=138177&act=8LSA&c=
791084&destination=http://calc.zerofootprint.net/youth/> ZeroFootprint Youth
Calculator
<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=21137351&msgid=138177&act=8LSA&c=
791084&destination=http://www.edf.org/papercalculator/> Paper Calculator
<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=21137351&msgid=138177&act=8LSA&c=
791084&destination=http://www.simplesteps.org/content/tools> Household
Savings Calculator
<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=21137351&msgid=138177&act=8LSA&c=
791084&destination=http://www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/energy-resources/calculato
r.html> Greenhouse Gas Calculator
<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=21137351&msgid=138177&act=8LSA&c=
791084&destination=http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/fre
shwater/water-footprint-calculator/> Water Footprint Calculator
<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=21137351&msgid=138177&act=8LSA&c=
791084&destination=http://www.eatlowcarbon.org/> Low Carbon Diet Calculator
<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=21137351&msgid=138177&act=8LSA&c=
791084&destination=http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/greenbuilding/eco-r
emodel.asp> Eco-Cool Remodel Tool
<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=21137351&msgid=138177&act=8LSA&c=
791084&destination=https://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction%3DHOME_EN
ERGY_YARDSTICK.showGetStarted> EnergyStar Home Energy Yardstick
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Paper Weight (loss):
You have a choice when it comes to how much junk mail, credit card offers,
catalogs and phone books arrive at your home and workplace.
Help your recycling can shed some pounds in the New Year by opting-out of
phone books and taking your name off catalog and junk mail distribution
lists.
Resources:
YellowPagesOptOut: www.yellowpagesoptout.com
<http://www.yellowpagesoptout.com/>
Catalog Choice: http://www.catalogchoice.org/
Credit Card Opt-out: https://www.optoutprescreen.com/?rf=t
King County Office Paper Reduction Tips:
http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/wasteprevention/office-paper-reduction
.asp
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Reduce, Reuse what you can, and then Recycle.
Do you have a question about recycling, composting or reducing waste?
<http://www.cleanscapes.com/askcharlie.html> Ask Charlie!
The recycling stations are open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. seven days a week
except major holidays.
North Station: 1350 North 34th Street (located in the Fremont/Wallingford
area at North 34th Street, near Carr Place North)
South Station: 8105 5th Avenue South (located south of the First Avenue
South Bridge)
You can even see the waiting lines on-line at:
http://www.seattle.gov/util/Services/Garbage/Recycling_
<http://www.seattle.gov/util/Services/Garbage/Recycling_&_Disposal_Stations/
index.asp> &_Disposal_Stations/index.asp
For other recycling options in the Puget Sound area, visit the Take It Back
Network at <http://www.takeitbacknetwork.org/>
http://www.takeitbacknetwork.org/
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Neighborhood News:
Trolley Bus System Evaluation Open House
King County Executive Dow Constantine published a newsrelease last week
regarding the initial findings of an evaluation of options for replacing
King County Metro Transit's aging trolley bus fleet.
These initial findings suggest that when all factors are considered -
including available funding - new electric trolley buses would be the most
cost-effective replacement with the least environmental impacts, according
to Executive Constantine.
Metro is inviting the public to learn more about the initial findings of the
trolleybus system evaluation at an open house on:Wednesday, April 27
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Plymouth Congregational Church
1217 6th Ave., Seattle
The initial findings for the Trolley Evaluation Study will soon be available
and posted on the project website. Please check back for more information
at:
http://kingcounty.gov/trolleyevaluation.html.
In the meantime, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Best, Ashley
Ashley DeForest -- Community Relations Planner
Communications
King County Department of Transportation
ashley.deforest at kingcounty.gov
206.684.1154
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3 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Contact Cathy Sanders, Seattle Center Foundation
305 Harrison Street | Seattle, WA 98109 | 206.684.7345
seattlecenter.org <http://seattlecenter.org/>
1/ Seattle World's Fair Gallery Volunteers Jan. 1 - June 30, 2011
Would you like to get involved with the Seattle Center's celebration of the
50th Anniversary of the 1962 World's Fair? If so, we have a special
visitor's Gallery inside the Center House to
commemorate this important event...and we need your help!
We are seeking volunteers in our World's Fair Gallery that like to engage
with visitors and talk about the Fair. There are interactive exhibits and
many displays documenting this historic event.
Hours of operation are 11 am to 4 pm, Thursday through Sunday
Desirable Skills:
Enjoy working with the general public.
Excellent communication/customer service skills
combined with an interest in history, culture and visitor services.
Enthusiasm for the Seattle World's Fair, The Next Fifty and Seattle Center.
Time Commitment: 3 months, 2-4 days a month
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2/ Community Outreach Volunteers
Ever wanted to be right at the heart of the action while still doing
something important to build stronger communities?
Seattle Center Foundation (SCF) is expanding its community outreach efforts
to increase its presence at events held on the Seattle Center campus.
We have planned involvement throughout the year starting with having
visitor's booths at the Northwest Folklife in May and
continuing through Bumbershoot over Labor Day Weekend. SCF seeks volunteers
to staff these outreach booths. Volunteers will interact with the public,
describe the benefits of becoming a Friend of Seattle Center (for which
there is no cost),
explain Center events and programs and chat with visitors about the 50th
Anniversary of the Seattle World's Fair which will be held in 2012.
Desirable Skills:
Enjoy working with the general public.
Excellent communication/customer service skills combined with an interest in
history, culture and visitor services.
Should be comfortable with public speaking, handling multiple/concurrent
tasks, and have a keen interest in learning new
information.
Strength to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds. Able to
assist in setting up tent booth and stand for long periods of time.
Enthusiasm for Seattle Center Foundation, The Next Fifty and Seattle Center.
Time Commitment: 4-6 months, 2-3 events per month (number of days varies)
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3/ Seattle Center Foundation Special Project Volunteer
Do you have a special talent or skill that you would like to put to
good use in a way that helps your community?
Seattle Center Foundation seeks highly motivated individuals to take on a
variety of projects.
Projects may include events, office tasks, social media, research and others
determined by the skills and interests of each individual volunteer.
Current Projects:
. Photo Digitizing Project
Desirable Skills:
Ability to be flexible in duties assigned and take initiative.
Experience with general administrative tasks is helpful. Attend to details
and be able to work independently or as part of a team. Enjoy working with
the general public. Enthusiasm for Seattle Center Foundation, The Next
Fifty, and Seattle Center.
Time Commitment: 3-6 months
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for the Seattle Center
Foundation, please contact the Volunteer Manager, Cathy Sander,
csander at seattlecenter.org,
(206) 684-0299.
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Repaving Dexter Avenue N
This project is funded by the "Bridging the Gap" transportation levy
approved by Seattle voters in November 2006.
Project Location
Dexter Avenue N from Fourth Avenue N to Roy Street
Project Description
In addition to the repaving, the project will:
* Install a buffered bike lane on each side of the street
* Remove the two-way left turn lane
* Provide dedicated left-turn lanes at busy intersections
* Provide in-lane bus stops to improve transit speed and
reliability
* Install dedicated bus islands
* Install street lighting upgrades (by City Light crews)
* Construct sidewalk improvements
* Install new drainage detention pipes
Project Schedule
Construction work is scheduled to begin in March 2011 and continue through
October 2011 in three phases lasting 2-3 months each. Final paving will be
completed in each phase before construction moves to the next phase.
Phase 1 - Fourth Avenue N to McGraw Street
Phase 2 - McGraw Street to Garfield Street
Phase 3 - Garfield Street to Roy Street
What to Expect During Construction:
* Lane closures and left turn restrictions
* Pedestrian detours
* Parking and loading restrictions
* Construction noise and dust
* Driveway impacts
* Regular working hours, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, M-F
* Regular public notices with more location specific
information during construction
For more information on the paving and other elements, please visit the
project web site at:
http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/dexter_pave.htm
Project Coordination
The Dexter Avenue N project is being coordinated with other area
construction projects including the Mercer Corridor projects and the SR 99
Aurora Bridge Seismic Retrofit project.
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For more information on these projects visit the following web sites:
http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/ppmp_mercer.htm
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/sr99/aurorabridgeseismicretrofit/
Project Contacts:
Josh Stepherson, Construction Communications Officer,
josh at stephersonassociates.com, (206) 321-4205
George Frost, Project Communications Lead, george.frost at seattle.gov, (206)
615-0786
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Stay Up to Date With These Major Transportation Projects
Mercer Corridor Project
Project and Construction Information
Email: <mailto:mercerinfo at seattle.gov> mercerinfo at seattle.gov
Phone: 206-419-5818
Project Office: 330 Fairview Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109
Website: <http://www.seattle.gov/Transportation/ppmp_mercer.htm>
www.seattle.gov/Transportation/ppmp_mercer.htm
Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program
Website: <http://www.alaskanwayviaduct.org/> www.alaskanwayviaduct.org
Information Line: 1-888-AWV-LINE
E-mail: <mailto:viaduct at wsdot.wa.gov> viaduct at wsdot.wa.gov
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Neighborhood Center Closure Notice:
Due to 2011-2012 citywide budget cuts, the Queen Anne/Magnolia Neighborhood
Service Center will permanently close January 1, 2011. Christa Dumpys will
continue to be a Neighborhood District Coordinator and you can continue to
reach her at 684-4812 or christa.dumpys at seattle.gov.
Please visit other Neighborhood Service Centers at:
Central: 2301 S Jackson St, Suite 208, 206-684-4767
University: 4534 University Way NE, 206-684-7542
Ballard: 5604 22nd Ave NW, 206-684-4060
Lake City: 12525 28th Ave NE (2nd floor), 206-684-7526
Southeast: 3815 S Othello St, Suite 105, 206-386-1931
Delridge: 5405 Delridge Way SW, 206-684-7417
West Seattle: 4205 SW Alaska St, 206-684-7495
If you would like information on alternative meeting spaces please contact
Neighborhood District Coordinator Christa Dumpys.
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RESOURCES:
Useful City Contacts
Report Graffiti - 684.7587
Abandonded Vehicles - 684.8763
Potholes - 684.7508
Streetlight Trouble - 684.7056
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH:
Community members can help with the City combat urban decay issues by
reporting:
Graffiti to <http://www2.seattle.gov/util/forms/graffiti/graffitiForm.asp>
http://www2.seattle.gov/util/forms/graffiti/graffitiForm.asp
Illegal Dumping to
<http://www2.seattle.gov/util/forms/illegalDumping/illegalDumpForm.asp>
http://www2.seattle.gov/util/forms/illegalDumping/illegalDumpForm.asp
Vacant Buildings Open to Entry at
<http://web1.seattle.gov/dpd/complaintform/>
http://web1.seattle.gov/dpd/complaintform/
Car camping: Although sleeping in one's vehicle is not prohibited by city
code, everyone is required to move their vehicle to another block every
72-hours, and Seattle's Parking Enforcement Officers do enforce this rule.
Community members will need an address and the license plate number to
report violations. 72-hour violations and abandoned vehicles may be
reported to Parking Enforcement using this link:
<https://www.seattle.gov/police/forms/Abandoned_Vehicles.htm>
https://www.seattle.gov/police/forms/Abandoned_Vehicles.htm
Please forward this to anyone that might be interested in these topics.
(Thank you for sharing this information.)
Darby N. DuComb, City of Seattle
Director Customer Service Bureau (206) 684-8814
Request City Services On-Line at
<http://www.seattle.gov/customerservice/request.htm>
http://www.seattle.gov/customerservice/request.htm
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Arson Alert System:
The Seattle Fire Department Fire Prevention Division has an Arson Alarm
Hotline to report any information related to arsons around your neighborhood
or business.
The Seattle Fire Department and Seattle Police Department actively
investigate the crime. Please report any information you believe may be
related to arson on the ARSON ALARM
HOTLINE at 1-800-55-ARSON.
A reward may be provided for information resulting in an arson conviction.
Persons providing information may remain anonymous. If you see any
suspicious activity taking place, please call 911.
For more information and tips to protect your home and business , please
visit www.seattle.gov/fire.
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City Data Open to the Public
Sixty city of Seattle datasets are now accessible online at
<http://data.seattle.gov/> http://data.seattle.gov, which is part of
Seattle's municipal web site. The new site holds significant amounts of
information about operations and infrastructure, such as locations of city
facilities, schools, and food banks.
Data.seattle.gov <http://data.seattle.gov/> is a first step in making data
publicly available to meet the city of Seattle's goals for an open,
transparent and accountable government. The site initially posts datasets
from <http://web1.seattle.gov/mnm/?tabId=1> My Neighborhood Map, which is a
feature on the city's website, <http://www.seattle.gov/> www.seattle.gov.
It will add data managed by city departments, beginning with data which is
commonly requested through the public disclosure process. Some of this data
is already available on department websites, but <http://data.seattle.gov/>
data.seattle.gov will centralize the information on a single site.
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The REGIONAL PUBLIC INFORMATION NETWORK (RPIN) is your one-stop resource for
news alerts from more than 75 government, transportation, utility, health
and emergency response agencies serving citizens in King, Pierce and
Snohomish counties.
RPIN keeps the public informed about street and highway closures, weather,
major transit disruptions, and provides updates on what agencies are doing
to respond to emergencies and incidents.
The public also can sign up to receive e-mail alerts and pager headlines
from RPIN partners and get helpful tips to prepare for emergencies.
To find out more information or subscribe to this service go to:
<http://www.rpin.org/rpinweb/> http://www.rpin.org/rpinweb/
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Seattle's Emergency Management monthly newsletter.
Tell Your Friends and Neighbors about the Monthly Connection!
Stay connected to the people around you. Feel free to forward this to your
friends and neighbors and help them get prepared!
send email to:subscribe-request at talk2.seattle.gov
<mailto:to%3Asubscribe-request at talk2.seattle.gov>
Sign up today!
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Police CRIME DATA:
Sorted by neighborhood, this data is now available on the City's web site
at: <http://www.seattle.gov/MyNeighborhood> www.seattle.gov/MyNeighborhood.
You can find statistics on vehicle thefts, property crime, residential
burglaries, violent crimes, plus an overview of major crimes citywide. This
information is mapped on "My Neighborhood" by census tract.
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Crime Prevention Coordinators
TERRIE JOHNSTON, FRANCISCO TELLO: Seattle Police Department Crime Prevention
Coordinators are available for commercial and residential public safety
needs.
To schedule a new Block Watch meeting or a maintenance meeting for your
block, or Free residential home security assessments and personal safety
talks contact Terrie Johnston at 684-4741.
For your business public safety needs, contact Francisco Tello at 684-4730.
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It's (Always) POTHOLE SEASON!
Call 684-ROAD to report potholes.
The City is committed to responding to these reports within 2 business days.
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Homeport Cruise Line 2010
The 2010 cruise season gets underway A record 223 vessels are expected this
season, bringing an estimated 858,000 passengers to Seattle. The Port's
vibrant cruise business creates thousands of jobs and millions in revenue,
boosting the economy while using new technology that protects the
environment.
Read about the Ports cruise business at
http://www.portseattle.org/seaport/cruise/.
Contact Marie Fritz , Cruise Services Manager, (206) 787-3529 with any
questions.
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The Alliance now has active social media pages!
A Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/SeattleUptownAlliance
It is set up that anyone with an account who "likes" our page (i.e. connects
and is listed on the left-hand side) is allowed to write something about our
neighborhood. (But No Anonymous posts).
Also a Flickr page for photos of CounterBalance Park:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/counterbalancepark/pool/
Anyone who uses Flickr (which is also free) can contribute their pictures of
the park.
Thank you to the Uptown Alliance's Brian Kenny for setting up both of these
sites for us.
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Kinnear Park's FOLKpark website:
A website has been established to be a centralized online resource for all
information related to the upcoming design process to enhance Lower Kinnear
Park and how you can get involved at: http://folkpark.org/
. Information/history of the park
. Who and what FOLKpark is
. What we're doing: upcoming meetings, events, etc.
. How to support FOLKpark: volunteering, donations, etc.
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Tennis Anyone?
FOLKpark wants to meet with people who are interested in improving the
tennis court in lower Kinnear Park.
Please contact Phil Prahst at <mailto:philprahst at gmail.com>
philprahst at gmail.com or Debi Frausto at <mailto:debi4kinnear at comcast.net>
debi4kinnear at comcast.net.
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Seattle Center Events
Stay informed about the upcoming Seattle Center events like Seafair, the
Bite of Seattle, and the traveling Art Exhibit.
Visit http://www.seattlecenter.com/events/default.asp
and http://www.seafair.com/events/.
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ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS AND SENIOR ISSUES (only): COMMUNITY MEETING SPACE
AVAILABLE at Bayview Retirement Community!
Two rooms are available when not being used by the Bayview Community:
The 10th floor Conference room has a capacity of 30.
The Albertson Center (on the first floor) has a capacity of 50-60 people and
is set up for auditorium style for speakers, presentations, etc.
Please contact 206-281-5768 for further information.
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IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR: All events are held at the Metropolitan
Market Restaurant Space at the corner of First Ave North and Mercer Street
(unless other wise indicated). See top of letter for description.
Thurs. Apr 14, 7-9pm; Current Meeting of the Uptown Alliance
Wed. Apr 27, 5-7pm; New Trolly Bus Evaluation
(at Plymouth Congregational Church: 1217 6th Ave.)
Thurs. May 10, 7-9pm; Next Monthly Meeting of the Uptown Alliance
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If you think your neighbors in your Apartment, condo or gathering place in
the Uptown Neighborhood would like to know about the information in this
newsletter, feel free to print a copy and post it on a bulletin board where
they can find it.
If you would like TO STOP RECEIVING THIS PUBLICATION please send us an email
to <mailto:info at uptownalliance.org> info at uptownalliance.org with your name
and address and put the word "Unsubscribe" in the subject line and we will
remove you from the list.
UPTOWN ALLIANCE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER - for April 2011
This Thursday at 7 pm until 9 pm.
-NEW MEETING PLACE:
Alliance meetings will take place in the Metropolitan Market Restaurant
space on the far West side of the Market, until further notice.
Enter Metro Market under the escalator at the South West corner of the
building and turn left into the restaurant space inside the front doors past
the cash registers at the lunch counter.
AGENDA:
. Greetings and introductions - Approve minutes
. What are your potential Uptown Alliance topics, concerns, issues? We're
listening to you!
. West Mercer Place and Mercer West Project: SDOT presentation (Eric
O'Brien)
Should Uptown Alliance give further input to Mercer West?
. Community Day School Assn. (Matt Adkins) (5 min.)
. Uptown Triangle EIS: Next Steps (Hooper, Kenny, Coney)
Should Uptown Alliance apply for a small & simple grant to begin funding of
the EIS process, leading to a larger DON grant in '12?
. Low - Cost housing in Uptown: (Hooper)
Possible locations.
. Minor rezone considerations for Uptown (Hooper, Coney, Kenny)
. Privately Funded Mobility Plan report (Coney)
. Urban Decay symptoms: (Coney, Kenny)
New Center City leadership group is forming.
. New Business: bring your own topics and comments.
. NEXT MEETING: 7PM, Thursday, May 14 AT THE METRO MARKET
. For further details contact:
Rick Hooper at Nsilberg at silberg.net , or
John Coney (283-2049) at <mailto:djohnconey at aol.com> djohnconey at aol.com
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SOLUTION(s) OF THE MONTH:
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Help kickoff Earth Month by taking a spin on these waste and footprint
calculators. How big is your footprint and what can you do to make a
difference?
<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=21137351&msgid=138177&act=8LSA&c=
791084&destination=http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/ecoconsumer/calcula
tor.asp> King County EcoConsumer Waste Calculator
<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=21137351&msgid=138177&act=8LSA&c=
791084&destination=http://www.growseattle.com/green> Seattle Business Carbon
Footprint Calculator
<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=21137351&msgid=138177&act=8LSA&c=
791084&destination=http://calc.zerofootprint.net/youth/> ZeroFootprint Youth
Calculator
<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=21137351&msgid=138177&act=8LSA&c=
791084&destination=http://www.edf.org/papercalculator/> Paper Calculator
<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=21137351&msgid=138177&act=8LSA&c=
791084&destination=http://www.simplesteps.org/content/tools> Household
Savings Calculator
<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=21137351&msgid=138177&act=8LSA&c=
791084&destination=http://www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/energy-resources/calculato
r.html> Greenhouse Gas Calculator
<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=21137351&msgid=138177&act=8LSA&c=
791084&destination=http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/fre
shwater/water-footprint-calculator/> Water Footprint Calculator
<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=21137351&msgid=138177&act=8LSA&c=
791084&destination=http://www.eatlowcarbon.org/> Low Carbon Diet Calculator
<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=21137351&msgid=138177&act=8LSA&c=
791084&destination=http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/greenbuilding/eco-r
emodel.asp> Eco-Cool Remodel Tool
<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=21137351&msgid=138177&act=8LSA&c=
791084&destination=https://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction%3DHOME_EN
ERGY_YARDSTICK.showGetStarted> EnergyStar Home Energy Yardstick
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Paper Weight (loss):
You have a choice when it comes to how much junk mail, credit card offers,
catalogs and phone books arrive at your home and workplace.
Help your recycling can shed some pounds in the New Year by opting-out of
phone books and taking your name off catalog and junk mail distribution
lists.
Resources:
YellowPagesOptOut: www.yellowpagesoptout.com
Catalog Choice: http://www.catalogchoice.org/
Credit Card Opt-out: https://www.optoutprescreen.com/?rf=t
King County Office Paper Reduction Tips:
http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/wasteprevention/office-paper-reduction
.asp
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Reduce, Reuse what you can, and then Recycle.
Do you have a question about recycling, composting or reducing waste?
<http://www.cleanscapes.com/askcharlie.html> Ask Charlie!
The recycling stations are open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. seven days a week
except major holidays.
North Station: 1350 North 34th Street (located in the Fremont/Wallingford
area at North 34th Street, near Carr Place North)
South Station: 8105 5th Avenue South (located south of the First Avenue
South Bridge)
You can even see the waiting lines on-line at:
http://www.seattle.gov/util/Services/Garbage/Recycling_
<http://www.seattle.gov/util/Services/Garbage/Recycling_&_Disposal_Stations/
index.asp> &_Disposal_Stations/index.asp
For other recycling options in the Puget Sound area, visit the Take It Back
Network at <http://www.takeitbacknetwork.org/>
http://www.takeitbacknetwork.org/
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Neighborhood News:
Trolley Bus System Evaluation Open House
King County Executive Dow Constantine published a newsrelease last week
regarding the initial findings of an evaluation of options for replacing
King County Metro Transit's aging trolley bus fleet.
These initial findings suggest that when all factors are considered -
including available funding - new electric trolley buses would be the most
cost-effective replacement with the least environmental impacts, according
to Executive Constantine.
Metro is inviting the public to learn more about the initial findings of the
trolleybus system evaluation at an open house on:Wednesday, April 27
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Plymouth Congregational Church
1217 6th Ave., Seattle
The initial findings for the Trolley Evaluation Study will soon be available
and posted on the project website. Please check back for more information
at:
http://kingcounty.gov/trolleyevaluation.html.
In the meantime, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Best, Ashley
Ashley DeForest -- Community Relations Planner
Communications
King County Department of Transportation
ashley.deforest at kingcounty.gov
206.684.1154
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3 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Contact Cathy Sanders, Seattle Center Foundation
305 Harrison Street | Seattle, WA 98109 | 206.684.7345
seattlecenter.org
1/ Seattle World's Fair Gallery Volunteers Jan. 1 - June 30, 2011
Would you like to get involved with the Seattle Center's celebration of the
50th Anniversary of the 1962 World's Fair? If so, we have a special
visitor's Gallery inside the Center House to
commemorate this important event...and we need your help!
We are seeking volunteers in our World's Fair Gallery that like to engage
with visitors and talk about the Fair. There are interactive exhibits and
many displays documenting this historic event.
Hours of operation are 11 am to 4 pm, Thursday through Sunday
Desirable Skills:
Enjoy working with the general public.
Excellent communication/customer service skills
combined with an interest in history, culture and visitor services.
Enthusiasm for the Seattle World's Fair, The Next Fifty and Seattle Center.
Time Commitment: 3 months, 2-4 days a month
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2/ Community Outreach Volunteers
Ever wanted to be right at the heart of the action while still doing
something important to build stronger communities?
Seattle Center Foundation (SCF) is expanding its community outreach efforts
to increase its presence at events held on the Seattle Center campus.
We have planned involvement throughout the year starting with having
visitor's booths at the Northwest Folklife in May and
continuing through Bumbershoot over Labor Day Weekend. SCF seeks volunteers
to staff these outreach booths. Volunteers will interact with the public,
describe the benefits of becoming a Friend of Seattle Center (for which
there is no cost),
explain Center events and programs and chat with visitors about the 50th
Anniversary of the Seattle World's Fair which will be held in 2012.
Desirable Skills:
Enjoy working with the general public.
Excellent communication/customer service skills combined with an interest in
history, culture and visitor services.
Should be comfortable with public speaking, handling multiple/concurrent
tasks, and have a keen interest in learning new
information.
Strength to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds. Able to
assist in setting up tent booth and stand for long periods of time.
Enthusiasm for Seattle Center Foundation, The Next Fifty and Seattle Center.
Time Commitment: 4-6 months, 2-3 events per month (number of days varies)
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3/ Seattle Center Foundation Special Project Volunteer
Do you have a special talent or skill that you would like to put to
good use in a way that helps your community?
Seattle Center Foundation seeks highly motivated individuals to take on a
variety of projects.
Projects may include events, office tasks, social media, research and others
determined by the skills and interests of each individual volunteer.
Current Projects:
. Photo Digitizing Project
Desirable Skills:
Ability to be flexible in duties assigned and take initiative.
Experience with general administrative tasks is helpful. Attend to details
and be able to work independently or as part of a team. Enjoy working with
the general public. Enthusiasm for Seattle Center Foundation, The Next
Fifty, and Seattle Center.
Time Commitment: 3-6 months
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for the Seattle Center
Foundation, please contact the Volunteer Manager, Cathy Sander,
csander at seattlecenter.org,
(206) 684-0299.
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Repaving Dexter Avenue N
This project is funded by the "Bridging the Gap" transportation levy
approved by Seattle voters in November 2006.
Project Location
Dexter Avenue N from Fourth Avenue N to Roy Street
Project Description
In addition to the repaving, the project will:
* Install a buffered bike lane on each side of the street
* Remove the two-way left turn lane
* Provide dedicated left-turn lanes at busy intersections
* Provide in-lane bus stops to improve transit speed and
reliability
* Install dedicated bus islands
* Install street lighting upgrades (by City Light crews)
* Construct sidewalk improvements
* Install new drainage detention pipes
Project Schedule
Construction work is scheduled to begin in March 2011 and continue through
October 2011 in three phases lasting 2-3 months each. Final paving will be
completed in each phase before construction moves to the next phase.
Phase 1 - Fourth Avenue N to McGraw Street
Phase 2 - McGraw Street to Garfield Street
Phase 3 - Garfield Street to Roy Street
What to Expect During Construction:
* Lane closures and left turn restrictions
* Pedestrian detours
* Parking and loading restrictions
* Construction noise and dust
* Driveway impacts
* Regular working hours, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, M-F
* Regular public notices with more location specific
information during construction
For more information on the paving and other elements, please visit the
project web site at:
http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/dexter_pave.htm
Project Coordination
The Dexter Avenue N project is being coordinated with other area
construction projects including the Mercer Corridor projects and the SR 99
Aurora Bridge Seismic Retrofit project.
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For more information on these projects visit the following web sites:
http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/ppmp_mercer.htm
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/sr99/aurorabridgeseismicretrofit/
Project Contacts:
Josh Stepherson, Construction Communications Officer,
josh at stephersonassociates.com, (206) 321-4205
George Frost, Project Communications Lead, george.frost at seattle.gov, (206)
615-0786
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Stay Up to Date With These Major Transportation Projects
Mercer Corridor Project
Project and Construction Information
Email: <mailto:mercerinfo at seattle.gov> mercerinfo at seattle.gov
Phone: 206-419-5818
Project Office: 330 Fairview Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109
Website: <http://www.seattle.gov/Transportation/ppmp_mercer.htm>
www.seattle.gov/Transportation/ppmp_mercer.htm
Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program
Website: <http://www.alaskanwayviaduct.org/> www.alaskanwayviaduct.org
Information Line: 1-888-AWV-LINE
E-mail: <mailto:viaduct at wsdot.wa.gov> viaduct at wsdot.wa.gov
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Neighborhood Center Closure Notice:
Due to 2011-2012 citywide budget cuts, the Queen Anne/Magnolia Neighborhood
Service Center will permanently close January 1, 2011. Christa Dumpys will
continue to be a Neighborhood District Coordinator and you can continue to
reach her at 684-4812 or christa.dumpys at seattle.gov.
Please visit other Neighborhood Service Centers at:
Central: 2301 S Jackson St, Suite 208, 206-684-4767
University: 4534 University Way NE, 206-684-7542
Ballard: 5604 22nd Ave NW, 206-684-4060
Lake City: 12525 28th Ave NE (2nd floor), 206-684-7526
Southeast: 3815 S Othello St, Suite 105, 206-386-1931
Delridge: 5405 Delridge Way SW, 206-684-7417
West Seattle: 4205 SW Alaska St, 206-684-7495
If you would like information on alternative meeting spaces please contact
Neighborhood District Coordinator Christa Dumpys.
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RESOURCES:
Useful City Contacts
Report Graffiti - 684.7587
Abandonded Vehicles - 684.8763
Potholes - 684.7508
Streetlight Trouble - 684.7056
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH:
Community members can help with the City combat urban decay issues by
reporting:
Graffiti to <http://www2.seattle.gov/util/forms/graffiti/graffitiForm.asp>
http://www2.seattle.gov/util/forms/graffiti/graffitiForm.asp
Illegal Dumping to
<http://www2.seattle.gov/util/forms/illegalDumping/illegalDumpForm.asp>
http://www2.seattle.gov/util/forms/illegalDumping/illegalDumpForm.asp
Vacant Buildings Open to Entry at
<http://web1.seattle.gov/dpd/complaintform/>
http://web1.seattle.gov/dpd/complaintform/
Car camping: Although sleeping in one's vehicle is not prohibited by city
code, everyone is required to move their vehicle to another block every
72-hours, and Seattle's Parking Enforcement Officers do enforce this rule.
Community members will need an address and the license plate number to
report violations. 72-hour violations and abandoned vehicles may be
reported to Parking Enforcement using this link:
<https://www.seattle.gov/police/forms/Abandoned_Vehicles.htm>
https://www.seattle.gov/police/forms/Abandoned_Vehicles.htm
Please forward this to anyone that might be interested in these topics.
(Thank you for sharing this information.)
Darby N. DuComb, City of Seattle
Director Customer Service Bureau (206) 684-8814
Request City Services On-Line at
<http://www.seattle.gov/customerservice/request.htm>
http://www.seattle.gov/customerservice/request.htm
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Arson Alert System:
The Seattle Fire Department Fire Prevention Division has an Arson Alarm
Hotline to report any information related to arsons around your neighborhood
or business.
The Seattle Fire Department and Seattle Police Department actively
investigate the crime. Please report any information you believe may be
related to arson on the ARSON ALARM
HOTLINE at 1-800-55-ARSON.
A reward may be provided for information resulting in an arson conviction.
Persons providing information may remain anonymous. If you see any
suspicious activity taking place, please call 911.
For more information and tips to protect your home and business , please
visit www.seattle.gov/fire.
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City Data Open to the Public
Sixty city of Seattle datasets are now accessible online at
<http://data.seattle.gov/> http://data.seattle.gov, which is part of
Seattle's municipal web site. The new site holds significant amounts of
information about operations and infrastructure, such as locations of city
facilities, schools, and food banks.
Data.seattle.gov <http://data.seattle.gov/> is a first step in making data
publicly available to meet the city of Seattle's goals for an open,
transparent and accountable government. The site initially posts datasets
from <http://web1.seattle.gov/mnm/?tabId=1> My Neighborhood Map, which is a
feature on the city's website, <http://www.seattle.gov/> www.seattle.gov.
It will add data managed by city departments, beginning with data which is
commonly requested through the public disclosure process. Some of this data
is already available on department websites, but <http://data.seattle.gov/>
data.seattle.gov will centralize the information on a single site.
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The REGIONAL PUBLIC INFORMATION NETWORK (RPIN) is your one-stop resource for
news alerts from more than 75 government, transportation, utility, health
and emergency response agencies serving citizens in King, Pierce and
Snohomish counties.
RPIN keeps the public informed about street and highway closures, weather,
major transit disruptions, and provides updates on what agencies are doing
to respond to emergencies and incidents.
The public also can sign up to receive e-mail alerts and pager headlines
from RPIN partners and get helpful tips to prepare for emergencies.
To find out more information or subscribe to this service go to:
<http://www.rpin.org/rpinweb/> http://www.rpin.org/rpinweb/
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Seattle's Emergency Management monthly newsletter.
Tell Your Friends and Neighbors about the Monthly Connection!
Stay connected to the people around you. Feel free to forward this to your
friends and neighbors and help them get prepared!
send email to:subscribe-request at talk2.seattle.gov
<mailto:to%3Asubscribe-request at talk2.seattle.gov>
Sign up today!
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Police CRIME DATA:
Sorted by neighborhood, this data is now available on the City's web site
at: <http://www.seattle.gov/MyNeighborhood> www.seattle.gov/MyNeighborhood.
You can find statistics on vehicle thefts, property crime, residential
burglaries, violent crimes, plus an overview of major crimes citywide. This
information is mapped on "My Neighborhood" by census tract.
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Crime Prevention Coordinators
TERRIE JOHNSTON, FRANCISCO TELLO: Seattle Police Department Crime Prevention
Coordinators are available for commercial and residential public safety
needs.
To schedule a new Block Watch meeting or a maintenance meeting for your
block, or Free residential home security assessments and personal safety
talks contact Terrie Johnston at 684-4741.
For your business public safety needs, contact Francisco Tello at 684-4730.
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It's (Always) POTHOLE SEASON!
Call 684-ROAD to report potholes.
The City is committed to responding to these reports within 2 business days.
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Homeport Cruise Line 2010
The 2010 cruise season gets underway A record 223 vessels are expected this
season, bringing an estimated 858,000 passengers to Seattle. The Port's
vibrant cruise business creates thousands of jobs and millions in revenue,
boosting the economy while using new technology that protects the
environment.
Read about the Ports cruise business at
http://www.portseattle.org/seaport/cruise/.
Contact Marie Fritz , Cruise Services Manager, (206) 787-3529 with any
questions.
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The Alliance now has active social media pages!
A Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/SeattleUptownAlliance
It is set up that anyone with an account who "likes" our page (i.e. connects
and is listed on the left-hand side) is allowed to write something about our
neighborhood. (But No Anonymous posts).
Also a Flickr page for photos of CounterBalance Park:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/counterbalancepark/pool/
Anyone who uses Flickr (which is also free) can contribute their pictures of
the park.
Thank you to the Uptown Alliance's Brian Kenny for setting up both of these
sites for us.
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Kinnear Park's FOLKpark website:
A website has been established to be a centralized online resource for all
information related to the upcoming design process to enhance Lower Kinnear
Park and how you can get involved at: http://folkpark.org/
. Information/history of the park
. Who and what FOLKpark is
. What we're doing: upcoming meetings, events, etc.
. How to support FOLKpark: volunteering, donations, etc.
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Tennis Anyone?
FOLKpark wants to meet with people who are interested in improving the
tennis court in lower Kinnear Park.
Please contact Phil Prahst at <mailto:philprahst at gmail.com>
philprahst at gmail.com or Debi Frausto at <mailto:debi4kinnear at comcast.net>
debi4kinnear at comcast.net.
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Seattle Center Events
Stay informed about the upcoming Seattle Center events like Seafair, the
Bite of Seattle, and the traveling Art Exhibit.
Visit http://www.seattlecenter.com/events/default.asp
and http://www.seafair.com/events/.
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ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS AND SENIOR ISSUES (only): COMMUNITY MEETING SPACE
AVAILABLE at Bayview Retirement Community!
Two rooms are available when not being used by the Bayview Community:
The 10th floor Conference room has a capacity of 30.
The Albertson Center (on the first floor) has a capacity of 50-60 people and
is set up for auditorium style for speakers, presentations, etc.
Please contact 206-281-5768 for further information.
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IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR: All events are held at the Metropolitan
Market Restaurant Space at the corner of First Ave North and Mercer Street
(unless other wise indicated). See top of letter for description.
Thurs. Apr 14, 7-9pm; Current Meeting of the Uptown Alliance
Wed. Apr 27, 5-7pm; New Trolly Bus Evaluation
(at Plymouth Congregational Church: 1217 6th Ave.)
Thurs. May 10, 7-9pm; Next Monthly Meeting of the Uptown Alliance
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