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A nine-day closure of the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct will mark the beginning of the end for Seattle’s double-deck highway. At 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will close the majority of the viaduct until 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31. To learn more about the SR 99 nine-day closure, visit our website.

 “One Mile Down Demolition Event”

Interested in spending a little time on the viaduct before it’s demolished? There will be a commemorative walk on Saturday, Oct. 22 near the stadiums. This is a perfect opportunity to get a firsthand perspective as this historic event unfolds.

• When: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (celebration continues until 2 p.m.) Saturday, Oct. 22
• Elected officials make formal remarks and celebrate this major milestone at 1 p.m.
• Where: Construction area north of 1051 First Ave. S.
• No RSVPs are required, but some restrictions apply. Please wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for late October weather. No pets or bicycles are allowed on...

Travel Channel recently published its list of Top 10 Free Museums in the U.S.  First Hill's Frye Art Museum made the cut:

The Frye Art Museum has been carrying on the legacy of its founders and bringing free art to the larger Seattlecommunity since 1952. In addition to the free exhibits at the museum, visitors can participate in Art Talks with curators and educators, 1-hour interactive Guided Tours and the Magic Lantern series with screenings and talks on the art of film. For a real splurge, pay $5 for Tuesday’s Tea and Tour event which includes a guided stroll through the galleries followed by some discussion over tea and snacks.

Have you been to the Frye? What is a favorite piece of art in the collection?

SDOT has proposed further changes to First Hill's parking plan and is seeking public comment to upcoming changes. Proposed items include changes to paid parking on First hill, changes to the restricted parking zones and some additional capital improvements to the area in regards to transportation.

On May 25, 2010, SDOT will host a Public Hearing to formally go over the proposed plan and timeline. If you have comments, you can head over and they'll give you your two minutes:

Zone 21 and 7 Restricted Parking Zone (RPZ) Public Hearing
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Seattle Central Community College, Room 1110
1701 Broadway

Public comments will begin at 6:45 PM.

Community Parking Program- First Hill

As we reported Tuesday, the City Council is only weeks from finalizing a plan for the streetcar connecting the International District, First Hill and Capitol Hill. The transportation committee we reported being held on First Hill next week is being billed as a 'public forum on the future First Hill streetcar.'

City Council Transportation Committee to hold public forum on the future First Hill Streetcar

Seattle – The Seattle City Council’s Transportation Committee will hold a public forum to take comments from the community on the Mayor’s recently selected alignment of the future First Hill Streetcar.

The community is encouraged to attend and give input on the “Two-Way Broadway” route before the Council makes a final determination on the alignment in early May.

Who:             Seattle City Council Transportation Committee

What:            Special meeting, in the community

When:          Thursday, April 22 at 5:30 p.m.

Where:         Seattle First Baptist Church

1111 Harvard Avenue
Seattle, 98122

Seattle City Council meetings are cablecast live on Seattle Channel 21 and Webcast live on the City Council’s website at http://www.seattle.gov/council/. Copies of legislation, archives of previous meetings, and news releases are available on http://www.seattle.gov/council/. Follow the Council on Twitter and on Facebook at Seattle City Council.

A jam-packed session for the First Hill Improvement Association:

First Hill Improvement Association will be meeting on Tuesday, April 13th, at 6:30 pm, in the Swedish Medical Center B-Level Conference Room #1, across from the Main Cafeteria entrance. We plan to discuss the following topics:

- Mary Catherine Snyder, Parking Strategist for SDOT’s Policy and Planning will present the proposed parking changes for First Hill, which were developed based on the 2009 First Hill Parking Study. 

 

- Tony Russo, Capital Hill Community Council Treasurer will discuss Streetcar / Transportation Options for First Hill & Capitol Hill

 

- Ethan Melone from SDOT will be giving us an  update on the Streetcar, particularly any news from the Tuesday morning 4/13 City Council Transportation Committee hearing*  Discussion of what action steps to take after final route recommendations are made.  


Everyone is welcome to attend.
Jim Erickson
http://www.firsthill....

The First Hill Improvement Association, a nonprofit organization composed of community residents and  businesses, holds its April meeting on Tuesday April 13.  Nonmembers are welcome to attend.  Meetings are held at Swedish Medical Center B-Level Conference Room  #1.

Allison Schwartz, Transportation Planner from Seattle Department of Transportation. Allison will present the Association with proposed parking changes for First Hill, which were developed based on the 2009 First Hill Parking Study. 

FHIA Board of Directors will provide update on the Streetcar, particularly any news from the 4/13 morning City Council Transportation Committee hearing.  There will then be a discussion of what action steps to take after final route recommendations are made.

Swedish Medical Center continues its celebration of 100 years of service in Seattle. Saw this tweet today about a new exhibit on the campus documenting the period.

@swedish: Installation of 100 year timeline exhibit is complete. It's in lobby of our First Hill campus. http://tweetphoto.com/17909040

You can find the online companion to the timeline here: Our First 100 Years. FirstHillSeattle.com's 100-year timeline exhibit, by the way, is currently being planned. Watch this space for details.