February 2021

Habitat for Humanity moving ahead with forty townhomes for 136th South in Burien
A community meeting will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, March 23

A 9 building forty townhome demonstration project is being proposed for the 500 block of 136th S by Habitat for Humanity and Cone Architecture. The proposal includes associated parking and landscape areas and will require a lot line adjustment to combine 3 lots into one. That's being processed now.

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Five story 86 unit efficiency apartment proposed for 1140 NW Market Street

A land use application has been filed with the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections to allow a 5-story apartment building with 86 small efficiency dwelling units to be built at 1140 NW Market Street in Ballard. No parking proposed. The existing building, a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant will be demolished.

The project is viewable on the SDCI site under Record Number: 3036127-LU-001

OWNER:

JAKE LYBECK

BLUEPRINT 1140, LLC

16309 CALIFORNIA AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98116

CONTACT: PERMITTING@BLUEPRINTCAP.COM; 206.933-7514

APPLICANT:

STEVE FISCHER

BLUEPRINT SERVICES, LLC

PO BOX 16438, SEATTLE, WA 98116

CONTACT: PERMITTING@BLUEPRINTCAP.COM

SURVEYOR:

BRENT EBLE

EMERALD LAND SURVEYING, INC.

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Phorale Way brings Southeast Asian and TexMex fusion to White Center

Fusion food can mean the melding of many different kind of flavors but often, intensity is what defines the best of them. Phorale Way, which has opened it's own White Center location at 9418 Delridge Way SW brings fusion with a flair. They are only open for pre-order pickups for dinner for the time being as the restaurant gets going.

Led by chef Young Cho, Phorale blends Tex-Mex influences with Southeast Asian food in surprising and satisfying ways. Even though it's been a no frills operation thus far with the food being made in the back of a South Park convenience store to start, then to a food truck,  Phorale has gotten a lot of attention from local media. Eater Seattle included Phorale among its Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings.

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Dr. Brent Jones is new interim Superintendent for Seattle Public Schools
Will serve until June 30, 2022 

information from Seattle Public Schools

The Seattle Public Schools Board of Directors today approved the contract for hiring Brent Jones, Ph.D., as the district’s interim superintendent. 

Dr. Jones’ official start date is no later than July 1, 2021 and he will serve as interim superintendent until June 30, 2022. 

Dr. Jones will succeed current Superintendent Denise Juneau, who previously announced her intention to not seek renewal of her contract, which concludes June 30, 2021. 

“This is a great outcome for SPS students and families. The selection of Dr. Jones brings needed stability and connectivity to Seattle Public Schools during this time of uncertainty and transition,” said Board President Chandra Hampson. “He is an experienced district leader with a proven track record supporting students, community and staff of color, while striving for overall operational excellence. It is a most critical set of skills at this difficult time.” 

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The Osprey Bistro is South Park's best kept secret; Unexpected gourmet food in an unlikely location

By Patrick Robinson

When you drive by the Cloverdale Business Park you don't normally think, "gourmet food"... but it's time you did.

The Osprey Bistro at 309 S. Cloverdale, described by owner Shane Ryan as "South Park's Best Kept Secret" is getting discovered by foodies and others who just enjoy a great meal, with good service. It's tucked into a corner of the Business Park but somehow when you are there, it feels a bit like its own little world.

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National Nordic Museum's Free First Thursdays return March 4

information from National Nordic Museum

The National Nordic Museum will continue its traditional free First Thursday program throughout 2021. The next free First Thursday will be March 4, 2021.

Free tickets will allow for timed entry of small groups in half hour intervals to allow for social distancing. Once inside, ticket holders can stay for up to two hours (typical walking time through the Museum is 90 minutes). Tickets allow entry into all galleries including the current temporary exhibitions La Vaughn Belle: A History of Unruly Returns and The Experimental Self: Edvard Munch’s Photography.

Timed reservations are now available online: nordicmuseum.org/calendar.

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