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The Belltown Housing and Land Use Subcommittee (BHLUS) as a committee of the the Belltown Community Council, is open to all residents and people who work in Belltown. BHLUS reviews and recommends action on all proposed developments in Belltown. In addition, it develops code amendments, policies and criteria to guide future developments in our neighborhood. All the work is done with a focus on good design and the quality of life unique to Belltown.The Committee has an open meeting the second Monday of every month starting at 6:30pm in the Centennial Building, 2515 Fourth Avenue, second floor lounge.
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First started in 2009 we have learned more ways to make this a premier activity at one of the best venues you could ask for, the Olympic Sculpture Park. The template is done and we only need a good group of people to help us execute the plan in 2010. If you like animals, this is the committee for you.
Smooth Jazz ensembles play for the day, nothing like a great Hot Dog for lunch (of course we mean the type that doesn't have legs), and every pet your could think of. This is the place to come and learn about the different breeds to help you make that big decision. Treat your pet to a professional pet message or take a class to learn how to sooth the gentle beast in your best friend.
This activity requires a larger number of volunteers than most of our out-reach activities. Volunteers for this program are necessary to set-up small tents, babysit the pets for a short time, keep the water bowls filled, work the registration tables, Marshal the parade, work with the judges and other critical jobs to make the day a success. Each person's contribution combines to make this a premier event and fun for all. Those who volunteer get a very cool shirt and lots of appreciation from the pets for helping.
Annual Belltown Garden Tour Committee
Arrange intimate tours of unique Belltown gardens
The great success of the 2009 Garden Tour will be used to build a new event for 2010 during the blooming season. The new format will allow more people to visit the beautiful hidden gardens of Belltown so no one is left out. Competition will also be introduced to recognize those gardens that show the love and passion of their gardener's. We will celebrate the Plant Kingdom afterwards with a "High Tea" and party.
If you love gardens, plants, trees, flowers and have a "green thumb" with a bent for organizing and working with others, this is your committee. Their is much to do, but everyone chips in so the work is satisfyi
ng, a great way to meet other Belltown Green Thumbs and simply a lot of fun. Planning begins in November 2009 so join us today.
If you have a garden to share with your fellow Belltown neighbors or you are a condo that wants to show the results of your gardner's hard work next spring send an email to: gardentour-2010@belltowncommunitycouncil.org
The Bell Street Park Boulevard Plan (BPB) funding has been approved by The City Council through Park Levy Taxes. The Proposal is now a Seattle City Park Project and is engaged in selecting a Design Contractor. Once this selection has been made (Fall of 2009), community out-reach will play an important role in the overall
design of the Park's atmosphere, sustainability, and functionality. For Seattle, this is a unique and groundbreaking approach to urban parks. Construction is expected to begin in 2010 and completed within twelve months from start.
As a designated park area it allows for the arrival of a new oversight group, Park Rangers.
It will also allow more focused cleaning and care as provided by the City Parks versus the present Belltown street / sidewalk maintenance.
Another significant improvement is the increased pedestrian lighting over existing lighting conditions on Bell Street and the most likely use of lighting to enhance the park’s artistic quality. The City will contract an artist to provide artwork for this park as an integral part of the Park's design.
See the attached presentation for more information: Bell Street Park Boulevard Plan Rendition
