Capitol Hill Community Council

January 15, 2015 Meeting Notes

• Winter Open House Recap
  • Top neighborhood issues among attendees were:
    • Historic Preservation
    • Housing / Affordability
    • Transportation / Pedestrian Improvement
    • Race and Social Justice

• Pike Pine Urban Neighborhood Council (PPUNC) presentation by John Feit
  • PPUNC has been successful guiding developers to positive outcomes.
  • Encouraged people to get involved and show up to design review board meetings.
  • Attendees were interested in a workshop with PPUNC to learn how to be an effective advocate for neighborhood development solutions.

• Champion Update: Zachary Pullin
  • Developer selection coming soon.
  • Once chosen – there will be a community open house that we will advertise.

• Streetcar Launch Committee Update
  • The streetcar launch has been pushed back to later in the year – likely late summer.
  • When it officially launches there will be a party in each of the neighborhoods that the streetcar runs through, starting in Pioneer Square and ending in Capitol Hill.

• Homelessness Task Force: Capitol Hill Update
  • Funding has been provided for 15 additional beds on Capitol Hill.
  • The Mayor is supporting a plan for three permanent tent cities in Seattle, locations TBD.
  • Tent cities prompted many questions among attendees – we will attempt to get more information and clarification for the next meeting.

• Arboretum Guest: Raymond
  • The 520 bridge project will bring many changes to the arboretum.
  • Construction in the arboretum will take place in two phases, one beginning in late-May or early-June.
  • Check out the arboretum website for more construction details and plans.
  • The winter plants are currently in bloom. It’s a good time to take a walk through the arboretum.

• Introduction of At-Large Candidate: Natalie Curtis
  • Natalie introduced herself to the group and declared her candidacy.
  • Come to our February meeting to vote for Natalie in the open At-Large position.