August 2021

Application filed for Land use action to permit construction of 8 story 112 unit apartment bldg. on Market Street

Application for project 3037590-LU

Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (Seattle DCI) is currently reviewing the Master Use Permit application described below.

Project Number: 3037590-LU Address: 2501 NW MARKET ST

Area: North/Northwest
Zone: NC3P-75 (M), IC-65 (M)

Date of Application: 07/29/2021
Date Application Deemed Complete: 08/02/2021

Applicant Contact: Jodi Patterson-O'Hare – (425) 681-4718

SDCI Planner: GREG JOHNSON - (206) 727-8736

Council Land Use Action to rezone a parcel of land from IC-65 (M) (Industrial Commercial) to NC3P-75 (M) (Neighborhood Commercial-3 with a Pedestrian Designation). Project includes construction of an 8-story, 112-unit apartment building. Parking for 61 vehicles proposed. Design Review conducted under 3037522-EG.

Comments may be submitted through: 08/23/2021

The following approvals are required:

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Boulevard Park Block Party rocked the hood

Boulevard Park was rockin' on Aug 7 as the first Boulevard Park Block Party took place just outside the Flightpath Tavern on South 120th. The event featured shopping, food, music a bicycle rodeo and even a film festival put on by Discover Burien.

The idea of Flightpath (and Peel n Press in West Seattle) owner Dan Austin the event was staged on 120th itself and in the parking lot for the tavern. The stage and event staging were provided by Oliver Little and Monumental Undertaking, who have been responsible for the West Seattle Summerfest and White Center Jubilee Days in past years.

"I just really wanted to bring more attention to this neighborhood," said Austin, "So we have a diversity of vendors, musical acts and we really appreciate the chance to work with Discover Burien."

The event was well attended with easily more than 3000 people attending at least part of the festivities. 

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You are going to have multiple Bigfoot sightings in West Seattle; Chamber promotion offers support for movie premiere
"Hunting Bigfoot" premiere is Aug. 20 at the Admiral Theater

An independent  movie premiere is happening at the Historic Admiral Theater on Friday, August 20.

The movie is called "Hunting Bigfoot" (watch the trailer below) produced by the Executive Producer of Straight Outta Compton.

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UPDATE One suspect shot by police serving a warrant in White Center; Suspect dead at scene
Bodycam video footage released

information from Seattle Police Blotter

Seattle police fatally shot a homicide suspect Thursday after he fired at SWAT officers, who were attempting to arrest him at a White Center home. 

Around 5:40 p.m., police went to a house in the 10000 block of 21st Avenue Southwest to serve a warrant for a homicide suspect. SWAT officers approached the house and began announcing their presence over a PA system. A suspect exited the house with a handgun and fired at officers. Three officers returned fire, fatally striking the man.

Police attempted life-saving measures, but fire department medics declared the 22-year-old suspect deceased at the scene.

Officers recovered a weapon from the suspect’s hand.

Representatives of the Office of Police Accountability, the Office of Inspector General and the SPD Force Investigation Team responded to the scene.

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Northwest Film Forum offers student Film Camp in SeaTac

information from the City of SeaTac

The Northwest Film Forum is offering a summer camp here in SeaTac in August.

The workshop is for students ages 11-14 and will be held at the SeaTac Community Center. Students will be able to draw from their own life experiences to create stories. Campers will learn drawing and painting techniques along with the pre-production process, including the importance of storyboarding. Also covered will be how to animate works on iPads.

All technology and art supplies are included with the workshop. Snacks will be provided but students must bring a lunch. All campers are expected to practice social distancing and wear masks.

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RunwayFX 2021: Metropolitan Fashion Week set for Aug. 28 at Seattle Chinese Garden

information from Runway FX

RUNWAYFX "World of Fashion Masterpieces" an annual Digital International Fashion Design Competition with established fashion designers and artists representing countries from around the world. The show was originally set to take place at the Seattle Art Museum but due to Covid restrictions has been moved to West Seattle's Seattle Chinese Garden.

Each participant submits an original masterpiece (Avant-Garde, Costume or Couture Gown) to compete for Designer of the Year. 

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE HERE

 

The show will be honoring 1st Responders many of which will also be modeling in the Julie Danforth segment.

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SDOT: West Seattle detour construction is making routes faster, safer
Please be kind to SDOT Crews and Police Officers doing their jobs

information from Seattle Department of Transportation

Construction you see in West Seattle is making the detour routes function better for you. This weekend, we’ll continue work at the West Marginal Way SW and Highland Park Way SW intersection.

Please Remember: Kindness and compassion goes a long way for our hardworking Crews. We’re working to make the West Seattle Bridge detour routes more efficient with the goal to reduce delays and improve safety. 

 

painting stripes
Example of painted cross-hatching on West Marginal Way SW. SDOT Photo

 

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