http://www.thesouthlake.comA site devoted to the going ons of the South Lake Union neighborhoodhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss147.630648-122.346756TheSouthlakehttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~3/KnckWr5A52k/slu-development-back-in-the-newsjoshuadf&lt;noreply@www.thesouthlake.com&gt;http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/08/28/slu-development-back-in-the-newsSat, 28 Aug 2010 14:56:45 GMT47.6299515 -122.340889http://solu.neighborlogs.com/rss/2.0/2010/08/28/slu-development-back-in-the-news.xmlhttp://solu.neighborlogs.com/2010/08/28/slu-development-back-in-the-news<div style="position: relative;margin-right: 15px;height: 240px;width: 320px;margin-bottom: 15px;float: left;"><img height="240" width="320" src="http://www.thesouthlake.com/media/newsetc./2010/8/28/xb6s3m9tomAsajHnRs7vQITSTw-medium.jpg"/></div> KOMO has a story "<a href="http://southlakeunion.komonews.com/content/tall-view-blocking-towers-slu">Tall, view-blocking towers in SLU?</a>" that doesn't have many details, but a commenter linked to <a href="http://mithun.com/projects/project_detail/westlake_avenue/">Mithun's visioning study</a> of several sites on Westlake Ave N near Highland Drive. I'm no fan of big office buildings, but I do like their proposal of a new pedestrian bridge across Aurora, a lake connection across Westlake Ave N, and extending the trolley to Fremont! Of course, all of this is in early planning and won't happen for years.<div style="clear: both"><br/><br/><div class="outlinedAd AD" style="margin-top: 25px;"><div id="ADVERTISE_HERE_ROW" class="advertiseHere" style="font-size: 8px;"><a id="ADVERTISE_HERE_LINK" href="http://www.thesouthlake.com/ads/setup/adcreate?p=VV5uEu1DV1q12onefmrIVgmpaZc">Advertise Here</a></div></div></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=KnckWr5A52k:oJAWRLzKi3g:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=KnckWr5A52k:oJAWRLzKi3g:I9og5sOYxJI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=I9og5sOYxJI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=KnckWr5A52k:oJAWRLzKi3g:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~4/KnckWr5A52k" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/08/28/slu-development-back-in-the-newshttp://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~3/1jlvu0Q1oLk/slu-news-roundupjoshuadf&lt;noreply@www.thesouthlake.com&gt;http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/08/27/slu-news-roundupFri, 27 Aug 2010 23:34:40 GMT47.6233873 -122.3386459http://solu.neighborlogs.com/rss/2.0/2010/08/27/slu-news-roundup.xmlhttp://solu.neighborlogs.com/2010/08/27/slu-news-roundup<div style="position: relative;margin-right: 15px;height: 240px;width: 196px;margin-bottom: 15px;float: left;"><img height="240" width="196" src="http://www.thesouthlake.com/media/newsetc./2010/8/27/OeNaCVGEyaepIgPOzFbzt9yrk-medium.jpg"/></div> Lots of random stuff about South Lake Union yesterday: <p> Antique Liquidators (503 Westlake Avenue N, at Republican) is having their 40th Anniversary Sale, including 50% off small items such as jewelry and accessories, and "generous discounts" on furniture. Will they sell the Big Boy? </p><p><a href="http://blog.seattlepi.com/transportation/archives/219471.asp">Electric Cars demoed in SLU yesterday</a>. The EV Project is expected to install 1500 public charging stations in the Seattle area, surely we will get at least one. </p><p> Ever wonder if the streetcar is safe for all those wide-eyed kids who love riding it? It turns out that according to a <a href="http://rss.sightline.org/daily_score/archive/2010/08/26/wheels-on-the-bus">study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology</a>, it's safer than walking. </p><p><a href="http://www.techflash.com/seattle/2010/08/amazon_gets_touch_screen_at_its_headquarters_campus.html">Vulcan installed a touchscreen transit information kiosk at Amazon Phase 2</a> based on <a href="http://www.onebusaway.org/">OneBusAway technology</a>. It's in the lobby so yes, non-Amazon employees can leave their fingerprints. </p><p>And in news of the past, Vintage Seattle posted a high resolution scan of a <a href="http://www.vintageseattle.org/2010/08/26/triangulating-the-denny-regrade-1928/">1928 photo down 5th Ave and Westlake</a> before the area was regraded. All the housing from the area was removed just in time for the Great Depression. Part of South Lake Union, including Denny Park, is near the top right. </p><div style="clear: both"><br/><br/><div class="outlinedAd AD" style="margin-top: 25px;"><div id="ADVERTISE_HERE_ROW" class="advertiseHere" style="font-size: 8px;"><a id="ADVERTISE_HERE_LINK" href="http://www.thesouthlake.com/ads/setup/adcreate?p=VV5uEu1DV1q12onefmrIVgmpaZc">Advertise Here</a></div></div></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=1jlvu0Q1oLk:oaFeIwf7xnA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=1jlvu0Q1oLk:oaFeIwf7xnA:I9og5sOYxJI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=I9og5sOYxJI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=1jlvu0Q1oLk:oaFeIwf7xnA:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~4/1jlvu0Q1oLk" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/08/27/slu-news-rounduphttp://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~3/iRhUqDeJciU/mercer-east-groundbreaking-next-wedjoshuadf&lt;noreply@www.thesouthlake.com&gt;http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/08/25/mercer-east-groundbreaking-next-wedWed, 25 Aug 2010 21:35:14 GMT47.6245386 -122.3384218http://solu.neighborlogs.com/rss/2.0/2010/08/25/mercer-east-groundbreaking-next-wed.xmlhttp://solu.neighborlogs.com/2010/08/25/mercer-east-groundbreaking-next-wed<div style="position: relative;margin-right: 15px;height: 173px;width: 320px;margin-bottom: 15px;float: left;"><img height="173" width="320" src="http://www.thesouthlake.com/media/newsetc./2010/8/25/AZ8Q701eIFVu0QuiUdTwPU3X1A-medium.jpg"/></div> If you want to spot politicians in the wild, they'll be out for this one for sure: <blockquote> Mercer East groundbreaking ceremony <br/> Wednesday, September 8, 2010 <br/> 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. <br/> Mercer Street and Westlake Ave N – site of the future widened Mercer Street <p> For more than 40 years the Mercer Corridor has been one the city’s most significant transportation challenges. Today, due to the support of Seattle businesses, residents, and state and local elected officials, SDOT is fixing the Mercer Mess. Thanks to a $30 million Transportation Investments Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Grant, more than $30 million in private contributions, and a host of other local and federal funding sources, Phase 1 construction has begun. The project is expected to create more than 1,200 construction jobs during its three year construction duration. </p><p> When complete, the Mercer Corridor Project will keep people, goods and services moving in Seattle and throughout our region; create safe pedestrian and bike connections; improve freight and transit connections; and reconnect Seattle neighborhoods. <br/> If you have comments or questions, please contact us at: <br/> Email: mercerinfo at seattle.gov <br/> Phone: (206) 419-5818 <br/> For more information about the project, visit our website at: www.seattle.gov/Transportation/ppmp_mercer.htm. <br/> Thank you for your continued support of the project, <br/> Peter Hahn <br/> Director, Seattle Department of Transportation </p><blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><div style="clear: both"><br/><br/><div class="outlinedAd AD" style="margin-top: 25px;"><div id="ADVERTISE_HERE_ROW" class="advertiseHere" style="font-size: 8px;"><a id="ADVERTISE_HERE_LINK" href="http://www.thesouthlake.com/ads/setup/adcreate?p=VV5uEu1DV1q12onefmrIVgmpaZc">Advertise Here</a></div></div></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=iRhUqDeJciU:FW0lZqT1gys:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=iRhUqDeJciU:FW0lZqT1gys:I9og5sOYxJI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=I9og5sOYxJI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=iRhUqDeJciU:FW0lZqT1gys:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~4/iRhUqDeJciU" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/08/25/mercer-east-groundbreaking-next-wedhttp://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~3/avOkHsR6He0/cascade-farmers-market-needs-your-helpjoshuadf&lt;noreply@www.thesouthlake.com&gt;http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/08/19/cascade-farmers-market-needs-your-helpThu, 19 Aug 2010 21:16:26 GMT47.6211776 -122.3332775http://solu.neighborlogs.com/rss/2.0/2010/08/19/cascade-farmers-market-needs-your-help.xmlhttp://solu.neighborlogs.com/2010/08/19/cascade-farmers-market-needs-your-help<blockquote>The ‘free market’ is speaking loudly at CFM these days, but you won’t like the message. While we have a dedicated following of shoppers, our farmers need 25-50% more revenue over current numbers for the remaining weeks to continue Cascade Farmers Market next year.</blockquote><p>The steering committee is also asking for input about what would help neighborhood employees come to the market. If you have any ideas leave a comment at <a href="http://www.cascadefarmersmarket.org">http://www.cascadefarmersmarket.org</a>/?p=308 The market is also today, 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm, on Minor Ave N between Harrison and Thomas St next to Cascade Playground. </p><div style="clear: both"><br/><br/><div class="outlinedAd AD" style="margin-top: 25px;"><div id="ADVERTISE_HERE_ROW" class="advertiseHere" style="font-size: 8px;"><a id="ADVERTISE_HERE_LINK" href="http://www.thesouthlake.com/ads/setup/adcreate?p=VV5uEu1DV1q12onefmrIVgmpaZc">Advertise Here</a></div></div></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=avOkHsR6He0:iAwwgPGl2g4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=avOkHsR6He0:iAwwgPGl2g4:I9og5sOYxJI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=I9og5sOYxJI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=avOkHsR6He0:iAwwgPGl2g4:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~4/avOkHsR6He0" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/08/19/cascade-farmers-market-needs-your-helphttp://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~3/agLDa1IUE8E/institute-for-systems-biology-moves-global-headquarters-to-sluJennyInSeattle&lt;noreply@www.thesouthlake.com&gt;http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/08/18/institute-for-systems-biology-moves-global-headquarters-to-sluWed, 18 Aug 2010 22:42:59 GMT47.6220475 -122.3371672http://solu.neighborlogs.com/rss/2.0/2010/08/18/institute-for-systems-biology-moves-global-headquarters-to-slu.xmlhttp://solu.neighborlogs.com/2010/08/18/institute-for-systems-biology-moves-global-headquarters-to-slu<p>The Institute for Systems Biology (ISB), an internationally renowned, non-profit research institute dedicated to the study and application of systems biology, has announced its plans to move its global headquarters to the South Lake Union neighborhood.</p><p>ISB has signed a lease for approximately 140,000 square feet of office and laboratory space in Vulcan Real Estate’s 401 Terry Avenue N. Building (former headquarters of Merck/Rosetta Inpharmatics), which will initially be home to more than 330 ISB employees starting in spring 2011. This move will eventually allow ISB to increase its square footage dedicated specifically to research by approximately 120 percent relative to its current space, with an immediate 60 percent increase upon occupancy.</p><p>In the press release, Lee Hood, MD, PhD, president and Cofounder of ISB said:</p><blockquote><p>&nbsp;“The Terry Avenue N building more than doubles our current space, permits us to consolidate employees under one roof, and provides easy access to some of the most effective research institutions in Washington State. It will also enable us to acquire new faculty with critical skills in systems science (biology, medicine, technology and computation/mathematics), as well as provide the space for future growth and the creation of new strategic partnerships.”</p></blockquote><p>ISB joins an impressive list of other world-class life sciences organizations located in South Lake Union, including Seattle BioMed, UW Medicine, PATH, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, VLST, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Novo Nordisk and SightLife, among others.</p><p>For the full press release, visit <a href="http://www.discoverslu.com/">http://www.discoverslu.com/</a>.</p><div style="clear: both"><br/><br/><div class="outlinedAd AD" style="margin-top: 25px;"><div id="ADVERTISE_HERE_ROW" class="advertiseHere" style="font-size: 8px;"><a id="ADVERTISE_HERE_LINK" href="http://www.thesouthlake.com/ads/setup/adcreate?p=VV5uEu1DV1q12onefmrIVgmpaZc">Advertise Here</a></div></div></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=agLDa1IUE8E:sZrZ93aFDRg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=agLDa1IUE8E:sZrZ93aFDRg:I9og5sOYxJI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=I9og5sOYxJI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=agLDa1IUE8E:sZrZ93aFDRg:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~4/agLDa1IUE8E" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/08/18/institute-for-systems-biology-moves-global-headquarters-to-sluhttp://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~3/OPDbDX_rrdE/30mbps-internetjoshuadf&lt;noreply@www.thesouthlake.com&gt;http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/08/18/30mbps-internetWed, 18 Aug 2010 15:32:58 GMT47.6180466 -122.3384416http://solu.neighborlogs.com/rss/2.0/2010/08/18/30mbps-internet.xmlhttp://solu.neighborlogs.com/2010/08/18/30mbps-internetLocal company Cascadelink is apparently offering 30mbps residential Internet to <a href="http://cascadelink.com/mri/index2.php">a handful of SLU properties</a> for around $40/mo. Anyone using it?<div style="clear: both"><br/><br/><div class="outlinedAd AD" style="margin-top: 25px;"><div id="ADVERTISE_HERE_ROW" class="advertiseHere" style="font-size: 8px;"><a id="ADVERTISE_HERE_LINK" href="http://www.thesouthlake.com/ads/setup/adcreate?p=VV5uEu1DV1q12onefmrIVgmpaZc">Advertise Here</a></div></div></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=OPDbDX_rrdE:vVT0mCM4vG0:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=OPDbDX_rrdE:vVT0mCM4vG0:I9og5sOYxJI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=I9og5sOYxJI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=OPDbDX_rrdE:vVT0mCM4vG0:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~4/OPDbDX_rrdE" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/08/18/30mbps-internethttp://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~3/epeI3wyyNVQ/august-cascade-neighborhood-council-open-meetingjoshuadf&lt;noreply@www.thesouthlake.com&gt;http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/08/17/august-cascade-neighborhood-council-open-meetingTue, 17 Aug 2010 21:41:03 GMT47.6209148 -122.3317351http://solu.neighborlogs.com/rss/2.0/2010/08/17/august-cascade-neighborhood-council-open-meeting.xmlhttp://solu.neighborlogs.com/2010/08/17/august-cascade-neighborhood-council-open-meeting<div style="position: relative;margin-right: 15px;height: 240px;width: 320px;margin-bottom: 15px;float: left;"><img height="240" width="320" src="http://www.thesouthlake.com/media/newsetc./2010/8/17/2RAU8Vr4bOyEZUwL0aGpZ6EgRmE-medium.jpg"/></div> From Lloyd Douglas, CNC president: <p> Join us at 6:00 pm Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at the Cascade People’s Center, 309 Pontius Ave. N. We look forward to seeing you in person. Your inputs are valuable to us. </p><p> MEETING AGENDA </p><p> · Introductions and Announcements </p><p> · Tim Durkan, Seattle Dept of Neighborhoods – What’s happening around the lake </p><p> · Education Levy Letter </p><p> · Cascade People’s Center </p><p> · Adjourn</p><div style="clear: both"><br/><br/><div class="outlinedAd AD" style="margin-top: 25px;"><div id="ADVERTISE_HERE_ROW" class="advertiseHere" style="font-size: 8px;"><a id="ADVERTISE_HERE_LINK" href="http://www.thesouthlake.com/ads/setup/adcreate?p=VV5uEu1DV1q12onefmrIVgmpaZc">Advertise Here</a></div></div></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=epeI3wyyNVQ:7pSZU0_ShOQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=epeI3wyyNVQ:7pSZU0_ShOQ:I9og5sOYxJI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=I9og5sOYxJI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=epeI3wyyNVQ:7pSZU0_ShOQ:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~4/epeI3wyyNVQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/08/17/august-cascade-neighborhood-council-open-meetinghttp://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~3/CXuDDUZYLpQ/dog-volunteers-to-scare-off-geesejoshuadf&lt;noreply@www.thesouthlake.com&gt;http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/08/07/dog-volunteers-to-scare-off-geeseSat, 07 Aug 2010 15:29:16 GMT47.6257394 -122.3371163http://solu.neighborlogs.com/rss/2.0/2010/08/07/dog-volunteers-to-scare-off-geese.xmlhttp://solu.neighborlogs.com/2010/08/07/dog-volunteers-to-scare-off-geeseFor the past two years Jerry, a German shorthair, has been <a href="http://dailyuw.com/2010/8/4/early-dog-catches-bird/">patroling the UW campus to scare away geese</a>. From the looks of it, Lake Union Park will also need dog volunteers when it opens next month. According to the article, Seattle Parks partners with Progressive Animal Welfare Society and The Humane Society to recruit.<div style="clear: both"><br/><br/><div class="outlinedAd AD" style="margin-top: 25px;"><div id="ADVERTISE_HERE_ROW" class="advertiseHere" style="font-size: 8px;"><a id="ADVERTISE_HERE_LINK" href="http://www.thesouthlake.com/ads/setup/adcreate?p=VV5uEu1DV1q12onefmrIVgmpaZc">Advertise Here</a></div></div></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=CXuDDUZYLpQ:kb8KEueozdo:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=CXuDDUZYLpQ:kb8KEueozdo:I9og5sOYxJI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=I9og5sOYxJI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=CXuDDUZYLpQ:kb8KEueozdo:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~4/CXuDDUZYLpQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/08/07/dog-volunteers-to-scare-off-geesehttp://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~3/iX4iECgVSr8/farmers-market-somewhere-between-westlake-and-eastlakejoshuadf&lt;noreply@www.thesouthlake.com&gt;http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/08/05/farmers-market-somewhere-between-westlake-and-eastlakeThu, 05 Aug 2010 14:39:03 GMT47.6211427 -122.3332847http://solu.neighborlogs.com/rss/2.0/2010/08/05/farmers-market-somewhere-between-westlake-and-eastlake.xmlhttp://solu.neighborlogs.com/2010/08/05/farmers-market-somewhere-between-westlake-and-eastlake<div style="position: relative;margin-right: 15px;height: 87px;width: 320px;margin-bottom: 15px;float: left;"><img height="87" width="320" src="http://www.thesouthlake.com/media/newsetc./2010/8/5/thX09Bv5QFph324SO6yJxiYgnQ-medium.jpg"/></div> Flickr-based historian Rob Ketcherside recently did some digging for a writeup on <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tigerzombie/4694608986/">Pike Place (1919 and 2010)</a>. In 1919 the city wanted to move farmers off the street at Pike Place so that traffic could speed down the hill to the waterfront. The Seattle Daily Times published "Do You Want the Market Changed?" letters including this suggestion: <blockquote> . . . Would not a location somewhere between Westlake and Eastlake and Lake Union and Pine Street be more logical?" . . . As a matter of fact two farmers' markets are now needed . . ." --FRED ANDERSON. Seattle, September 15, 1919 </blockquote> I uploaded the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/joshuadf/4857886310/">full letter here</a>. It took about 90 years, but now we have the Cascade Farmer's Market, open today from 3-7pm on Minor Ave N between Thomas St and Harrison St.<div style="clear: both"><br/><br/><div class="outlinedAd AD" style="margin-top: 25px;"><div id="ADVERTISE_HERE_ROW" class="advertiseHere" style="font-size: 8px;"><a id="ADVERTISE_HERE_LINK" href="http://www.thesouthlake.com/ads/setup/adcreate?p=VV5uEu1DV1q12onefmrIVgmpaZc">Advertise Here</a></div></div></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=iX4iECgVSr8:iwrHxlSAoio:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=iX4iECgVSr8:iwrHxlSAoio:I9og5sOYxJI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=I9og5sOYxJI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=iX4iECgVSr8:iwrHxlSAoio:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~4/iX4iECgVSr8" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/08/05/farmers-market-somewhere-between-westlake-and-eastlakehttp://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~3/AZzMojEVPME/cascade-peoples-center-transition-meetingjoshuadf&lt;noreply@www.thesouthlake.com&gt;http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/08/03/cascade-peoples-center-transition-meetingWed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:03 GMT47.6209148 -122.3317351http://solu.neighborlogs.com/rss/2.0/2010/08/03/cascade-peoples-center-transition-meeting.xmlhttp://solu.neighborlogs.com/2010/08/03/cascade-peoples-center-transition-meetingThis Wednesday (August 4, 2010) from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Cascade People’s Center, there will be an open meeting about the current status and formation of a transitional board for the Center. <p> There will be an agenda sent to everyone tomorrow for the meeting. </p><p> Lloyd Douglas, President </p><p> Cascade Neighborhood Council</p><div style="clear: both"><br/><br/><div class="outlinedAd AD" style="margin-top: 25px;"><div id="ADVERTISE_HERE_ROW" class="advertiseHere" style="font-size: 8px;"><a id="ADVERTISE_HERE_LINK" href="http://www.thesouthlake.com/ads/setup/adcreate?p=VV5uEu1DV1q12onefmrIVgmpaZc">Advertise Here</a></div></div></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=AZzMojEVPME:11a8qJg4LAM:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=AZzMojEVPME:11a8qJg4LAM:I9og5sOYxJI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=I9og5sOYxJI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=AZzMojEVPME:11a8qJg4LAM:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~4/AZzMojEVPME" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/08/03/cascade-peoples-center-transition-meetinghttp://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~3/VaHV8y5jhZw/slu-mixer-postponedjoshuadf&lt;noreply@www.thesouthlake.com&gt;http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/07/28/slu-mixer-postponedWed, 28 Jul 2010 18:08:12 GMT47.627593 -122.336957http://solu.neighborlogs.com/rss/2.0/2010/07/28/slu-mixer-postponed.xmlhttp://solu.neighborlogs.com/2010/07/28/slu-mixer-postponedThe <a href="http://thesouthlake.com/2010/07/25/slu-mixer-benefiting-the-cascade-peoples-center">SLU Mixer benefiting the Cascade People's Center</a> originally scheduled for today has been postponed until September 9th. However, I confirmed with Lauren that <b>you can still go ahead and purchase tickets now</b>. One use of the proceeds will be to pay for liability insurance on the Cascade People's Center building; coverage through LCSNW ends August 1. The annoucement: <blockquote> Hello All, <br/> In order to make the event easier on you the wine tasting scheduled for tomorrow evening will be re-scheduled to September 9th. We are very passionate about making this event a huge success for all the parties involved and feel that the event will be best suited at the beginning of September. We appreciate your support and encourage you to attend the event on September 9th. If you wish to receive a refund please call the office at 206-624-9119. Thank you again for your continued support and we look forward to welcoming you aboard in September. <br/> Best regards,<br/> Lauren Purkey<br/> Intern, Steamer Virginia V </blockquote><div style="clear: both"><br/><br/><div class="outlinedAd AD" style="margin-top: 25px;"><div id="ADVERTISE_HERE_ROW" class="advertiseHere" style="font-size: 8px;"><a id="ADVERTISE_HERE_LINK" href="http://www.thesouthlake.com/ads/setup/adcreate?p=VV5uEu1DV1q12onefmrIVgmpaZc">Advertise Here</a></div></div></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=VaHV8y5jhZw:IwWG2x_q3HE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=VaHV8y5jhZw:IwWG2x_q3HE:I9og5sOYxJI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=I9og5sOYxJI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=VaHV8y5jhZw:IwWG2x_q3HE:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~4/VaHV8y5jhZw" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/07/28/slu-mixer-postponedhttp://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~3/_2vl1ncKejY/cascade-peoples-center-potluck-and-interest-gathering-thursdayjoshuadf&lt;noreply@www.thesouthlake.com&gt;http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/07/26/cascade-peoples-center-potluck-and-interest-gathering-thursdayTue, 27 Jul 2010 00:35:24 GMT47.6209148 -122.3317351http://solu.neighborlogs.com/rss/2.0/2010/07/26/cascade-peoples-center-potluck-and-interest-gathering-thursday.xmlhttp://solu.neighborlogs.com/2010/07/26/cascade-peoples-center-potluck-and-interest-gathering-thursdayYour engagement with your neighbors and neighborhood is needed during this time of huge transition for Cascade People's Center! <p> Come listen about exciting plans for the future of our beloved Center and join the conversation about how we can work together for mutual benefit. </p><p> This Thursday: July 29th Arrive anytime after 5:30pm with food (anything--large or small) to share. Formal conversation will begin at 6pm and wrap up at 7pm. All ages warmly welcomed and accommodated. </p><p> Spread the word! </p><div style="clear: both"><br/><br/><div class="outlinedAd AD" style="margin-top: 25px;"><div id="ADVERTISE_HERE_ROW" class="advertiseHere" style="font-size: 8px;"><a id="ADVERTISE_HERE_LINK" href="http://www.thesouthlake.com/ads/setup/adcreate?p=VV5uEu1DV1q12onefmrIVgmpaZc">Advertise Here</a></div></div></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=_2vl1ncKejY:ZxvrUonmJkQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=_2vl1ncKejY:ZxvrUonmJkQ:I9og5sOYxJI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=I9og5sOYxJI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=_2vl1ncKejY:ZxvrUonmJkQ:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~4/_2vl1ncKejY" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/07/26/cascade-peoples-center-potluck-and-interest-gathering-thursdayhttp://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~3/tU87-rnw4Q8/slu-mixer-benefiting-the-cascade-peoples-centerrick.s&lt;noreply@www.thesouthlake.com&gt;http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/07/25/slu-mixer-benefiting-the-cascade-peoples-centerSun, 25 Jul 2010 18:17:52 GMT47.6273532786176 -122.336926460266http://solu.neighborlogs.com/rss/2.0/2010/07/25/slu-mixer-benefiting-the-cascade-peoples-center.xmlhttp://solu.neighborlogs.com/2010/07/25/slu-mixer-benefiting-the-cascade-peoples-center<p><a class="floatLeft inlineImage" href="http://www.thesouthlake.com/2009/05/02/make-a-wish-foundation-dinner-aboard-the-virginia-v/virginiav-night.jpg/medium"><img src="http://www.thesouthlake.com/media/newsetc./2009/5/2/UVygGFprrGH8623cDg7TERcIZlU-small.jpg" alt="" width="180" /></a>Come support the South Lake Union neighborhood in an after work wine tasting dockside aboard the <a href="http://www.virginiav.org">Virginia V</a> from 5:30-7:30pm Wednesday July 28th.</p> <p>The tasting will feature wines from <a href="http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/06/11/bad-economy-saves-old-buildings">Stomani Cellars</a> and Falling RainWines.</p> <p>Tickets are $30 and are available at <a href="http://www.virginiav.org/events">http://www.virginiav.org/events</a> or by phone (206)624-9119. Proceeds go to the Cascade Peoples Center.</p> <hr class="CONTENT_PAGE_BREAK" /> <p id="MEDIA_ATTACHMENTS_BOX" class="MEDIA_ATTACHMENTS_BOX inlineContent">&nbsp;</p> <p id="RELATED_CONTENT_BOX" class="COPY relatedContentBox RELATED_CONTENT_BOX inlineContent">&nbsp;</p><div style="clear: both"><br/><br/><div class="outlinedAd AD" style="margin-top: 25px;"><div id="ADVERTISE_HERE_ROW" class="advertiseHere" style="font-size: 8px;"><a id="ADVERTISE_HERE_LINK" href="http://www.thesouthlake.com/ads/setup/adcreate?p=VV5uEu1DV1q12onefmrIVgmpaZc">Advertise Here</a></div></div></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=tU87-rnw4Q8:w370nOSZ24I:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=tU87-rnw4Q8:w370nOSZ24I:I9og5sOYxJI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=I9og5sOYxJI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=tU87-rnw4Q8:w370nOSZ24I:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~4/tU87-rnw4Q8" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/07/25/slu-mixer-benefiting-the-cascade-peoples-centerhttp://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~3/6TAnetZtt7o/whats-slu-missing-nowjoshuadf&lt;noreply@www.thesouthlake.com&gt;http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/07/22/whats-slu-missing-nowThu, 22 Jul 2010 19:40:21 GMT47.622639 -122.334652http://solu.neighborlogs.com/rss/2.0/2010/07/22/whats-slu-missing-now.xmlhttp://solu.neighborlogs.com/2010/07/22/whats-slu-missing-nowOver two years ago Rick asked <a href="http://thesouthlake.ning.com/forum/topics/2071109:Topic:144">What's SLU Missing?</a> and many of the suggestions have become reality. We have the <a href="http://cascadefarmersmarket.org/">Cascade Farmer's Market</a> on Thursdays (including today, 3-7 PM) in the summer; local bookstore <a href="http://innerchaptersbooks.com">Inner Chapters</a> at 419 Fairview Ave N (at Republican) is throwing a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=144630825553945">Two Year Anniversary Bash</a> on Friday July 30 at 7pm (and 50% off books for the rest of July), and there are many new restaurants. Lake Union Park is nearing completion. <p>I'd still like to see a public library branch someday, but we've discovered the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CascadePeoplesCenterPage">Cascade People's Center</a> is a great place to connect with neighbors, and come to think of it might be a good place for co-working as well. Other items high on the list that have not happened are arts space, Trader Joe's, and Bartell Drugs. What else?</p><div style="clear: both"><br/><br/><div class="outlinedAd AD" style="margin-top: 25px;"><div id="ADVERTISE_HERE_ROW" class="advertiseHere" style="font-size: 8px;"><a id="ADVERTISE_HERE_LINK" href="http://www.thesouthlake.com/ads/setup/adcreate?p=VV5uEu1DV1q12onefmrIVgmpaZc">Advertise Here</a></div></div></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=6TAnetZtt7o:56ablaDh_4g:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=6TAnetZtt7o:56ablaDh_4g:I9og5sOYxJI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=I9og5sOYxJI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=6TAnetZtt7o:56ablaDh_4g:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~4/6TAnetZtt7o" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/07/22/whats-slu-missing-nowhttp://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~3/iuuTrmWEktc/cascade-neighborgood-council-meeting-tonightLloyd&lt;noreply@www.thesouthlake.com&gt;http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/07/21/cascade-neighborgood-council-meeting-tonightWed, 21 Jul 2010 14:29:52 GMThttp://solu.neighborlogs.com/rss/2.0/2010/07/21/cascade-neighborgood-council-meeting-tonight.xmlhttp://solu.neighborlogs.com/2010/07/21/cascade-neighborgood-council-meeting-tonight<p>We will be meeting at 6PM at the Cascade People's Center, 309 Pontius Ave N. The two main topics of discussion will be the Mercer construction schedule starting in August and an update about the CPC transition plan.</p><p>Lloyd Douglas, President</p><div style="clear: both"><br/><br/><div class="outlinedAd AD" style="margin-top: 25px;"><div id="ADVERTISE_HERE_ROW" class="advertiseHere" style="font-size: 8px;"><a id="ADVERTISE_HERE_LINK" href="http://www.thesouthlake.com/ads/setup/adcreate?p=VV5uEu1DV1q12onefmrIVgmpaZc">Advertise Here</a></div></div></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=iuuTrmWEktc:7yAnA_lnUh8:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=iuuTrmWEktc:7yAnA_lnUh8:I9og5sOYxJI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=I9og5sOYxJI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=iuuTrmWEktc:7yAnA_lnUh8:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~4/iuuTrmWEktc" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/07/21/cascade-neighborgood-council-meeting-tonighthttp://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~3/_HtdDX7X1X4/more-geeks-on-the-wayjoshuadf&lt;noreply@www.thesouthlake.com&gt;http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/07/16/more-geeks-on-the-wayFri, 16 Jul 2010 19:45:10 GMT47.6236084 -122.3359749http://solu.neighborlogs.com/rss/2.0/2010/07/16/more-geeks-on-the-way.xmlhttp://solu.neighborlogs.com/2010/07/16/more-geeks-on-the-wayIn addition to the <a href="http://thesouthlake.com/2010/02/18/more-restaurants-on-the-way">restaurants</a>, South Lake Union will soon be home to even more geeks. Of course there's the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/54223958@N00/4796573845">many geeks at Amazon</a>, but I mean the startup mentorship program <a href="http://www.xconomy.com/seattle/2010/07/16/techstars-set-to-open-in-seattle-a-photo-tour-of-the-new-space-and-bar/">TechStars</a> that's moving into 511 Boren Ave N. The 10 teams that won space in the new "incubator" office space will appropriately be announced on August 16 as part of <a href="http://seattlegeekweek.com/">Seattle Geek Week</a>. <p>By the way, the mystery restaurant at 401 Westlake Ave N now has a name: <a href="http://seattle.everyblock.com/liquor-licenses/by-date/2010/6/30/1135897/">SOULWINE</a>. And, according to a tip from commenter lulo records indicate the remodel is being done by award-winning <a href="http://www.olsonkundigarchitects.com/">Olson Kundig</a>.</p><div style="clear: both"><br/><br/><div class="outlinedAd AD" style="margin-top: 25px;"><div id="ADVERTISE_HERE_ROW" class="advertiseHere" style="font-size: 8px;"><a id="ADVERTISE_HERE_LINK" href="http://www.thesouthlake.com/ads/setup/adcreate?p=VV5uEu1DV1q12onefmrIVgmpaZc">Advertise Here</a></div></div></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=_HtdDX7X1X4:htg3nvknCcE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=_HtdDX7X1X4:htg3nvknCcE:I9og5sOYxJI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=I9og5sOYxJI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=_HtdDX7X1X4:htg3nvknCcE:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~4/_HtdDX7X1X4" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/07/16/more-geeks-on-the-wayhttp://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~3/lgywtbM5nJQ/cascade-farmers-market-reminderjoshuadf&lt;noreply@www.thesouthlake.com&gt;http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/07/15/cascade-farmers-market-reminderThu, 15 Jul 2010 21:26:31 GMT47.620812 -122.3329824http://solu.neighborlogs.com/rss/2.0/2010/07/15/cascade-farmers-market-reminder.xmlhttp://solu.neighborlogs.com/2010/07/15/cascade-farmers-market-reminderIt's Thursday again, and perfect weather for the market. Just <a href="http://thesouthlake.com/2010/07/07/how-to-shop-at-the-cascade-farmers-market">remember how to shop</a>.<div style="clear: both"><br/><br/><div class="outlinedAd AD" style="margin-top: 25px;"><div id="ADVERTISE_HERE_ROW" class="advertiseHere" style="font-size: 8px;"><a id="ADVERTISE_HERE_LINK" href="http://www.thesouthlake.com/ads/setup/adcreate?p=VV5uEu1DV1q12onefmrIVgmpaZc">Advertise Here</a></div></div></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=lgywtbM5nJQ:d0ltqeAPNqY:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=lgywtbM5nJQ:d0ltqeAPNqY:I9og5sOYxJI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=I9og5sOYxJI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=lgywtbM5nJQ:d0ltqeAPNqY:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~4/lgywtbM5nJQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/07/15/cascade-farmers-market-reminderhttp://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~3/UEFYNUk66uw/cascade-peoples-center-transition-meeting-tonightjoshuadf&lt;noreply@www.thesouthlake.com&gt;http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/07/13/cascade-peoples-center-transition-meeting-tonightTue, 13 Jul 2010 14:49:15 GMT47.6209148 -122.3317351http://solu.neighborlogs.com/rss/2.0/2010/07/13/cascade-peoples-center-transition-meeting-tonight.xmlhttp://solu.neighborlogs.com/2010/07/13/cascade-peoples-center-transition-meeting-tonight<a href="http://www.facebook.com/CascadePeoplesCenterPage/posts/109832492402095">from Facebook</a>: <blockquote>Hey all, come to the community meeting Tuesday at 7pm to find out what's happening with the CPC! Representatives from Parks Dept, CNC and the CPC Advisory Board will be there to answer questions! </blockquote> More details from an earlier notice: <blockquote> After 12 years of partnership and programming, our parent organization Lutheran Community Services is transitioning the leadership of the Cascade People’s Center and passing back to the Community and to the Parks Department on August 1, 2010. (Please see attached letter.) CPC Advisory Council Transition Team and the Cascade Neighborhood Council have been working with the Parks Department to ensure that the doors of the CPC will remain open and that the programming that has been a part of this community for many years remains. Though this is a significant transition, it is an incredible opportunity to re-imagine how the People's Center can be utilized as a place of connection for all people in our beloved neighborhood. <p> Through this process we will keep you updated as we learn more as there is still much that is left unknown. However, I want to ensure you all that there is work being done to preserve the heart and spirit that the CPC has provided in the last 12 years. In an effort to educate the community on these transitions and inspire new involvement, we will be holding a meeting on July 13th at 7:00 p.m. This will be an opportunity to ask questions, learn more about the changes and to see how you can help. We are seeing this as an opportunity for the community to have new leadership and for the Center to transform to the dreams and needs of the community. </p></blockquote><div style="clear: both"><br/><br/><div class="outlinedAd AD" style="margin-top: 25px;"><div id="ADVERTISE_HERE_ROW" class="advertiseHere" style="font-size: 8px;"><a id="ADVERTISE_HERE_LINK" href="http://www.thesouthlake.com/ads/setup/adcreate?p=VV5uEu1DV1q12onefmrIVgmpaZc">Advertise Here</a></div></div></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=UEFYNUk66uw:YARqClJMa8w:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=UEFYNUk66uw:YARqClJMa8w:I9og5sOYxJI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=I9og5sOYxJI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=UEFYNUk66uw:YARqClJMa8w:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~4/UEFYNUk66uw" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/07/13/cascade-peoples-center-transition-meeting-tonighthttp://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~3/RdC9IBSMKY4/out-to-lunch-summer-concert-seriesrick.s&lt;noreply@www.thesouthlake.com&gt;http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/07/11/out-to-lunch-summer-concert-seriesMon, 12 Jul 2010 04:45:40 GMT47.6183593260613 -122.33876645565http://solu.neighborlogs.com/rss/2.0/2010/07/11/out-to-lunch-summer-concert-series.xmlhttp://solu.neighborlogs.com/2010/07/11/out-to-lunch-summer-concert-series<p><a class="floatLeft inlineImage" href="http://www.thesouthlake.com/2009/08/12/slu-summer-concert-series-continues/mctuffsax.jpg/medium"><img src="http://www.thesouthlake.com/media/newsetc./2009/8/12/1FweuLwKRJiGpeJIGYiZz4FbVXo-medium.jpg" alt="" width="171" /></a>Enjoy an eclectic mix of jazz, folk, rock and bluegrass during your lunch breaks this summer. The free &ldquo;Out to Lunch Summer Concert Series&rdquo; starts this Friday on the plaza at 2200 (above Whole Foods Market) from 12:00 - 1:30 pm.</p> <p><strong>July 16 &ndash; The Legacy Quartet with Clarence Acox (Jazz)</strong></p> <p><strong>July 23 &ndash; Greta Matassa &amp; Susan Pascal (Jazz)</strong></p> <p><strong>July 30 &ndash; Glen Phillips from &ldquo;Toad the Wet Sprocket&rdquo; (Folk/Rock)</strong></p> <p><strong>August 6&nbsp; &ndash; Chatam County Line (Bluegrass/Alternative Country)</strong></p> <hr class="CONTENT_PAGE_BREAK" /><div style="clear: both"><br/><br/><div class="outlinedAd AD" style="margin-top: 25px;"><div id="ADVERTISE_HERE_ROW" class="advertiseHere" style="font-size: 8px;"><a id="ADVERTISE_HERE_LINK" href="http://www.thesouthlake.com/ads/setup/adcreate?p=VV5uEu1DV1q12onefmrIVgmpaZc">Advertise Here</a></div></div></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=RdC9IBSMKY4:iJePcDXRhcM:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=RdC9IBSMKY4:iJePcDXRhcM:I9og5sOYxJI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=I9og5sOYxJI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=RdC9IBSMKY4:iJePcDXRhcM:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~4/RdC9IBSMKY4" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/07/11/out-to-lunch-summer-concert-serieshttp://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~3/B_8q-GmpztA/seattle-cancer-care-alliance-needs-volunteersrick.s&lt;noreply@www.thesouthlake.com&gt;http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/07/11/seattle-cancer-care-alliance-needs-volunteersMon, 12 Jul 2010 04:22:10 GMT47.6265637 -122.3294278http://solu.neighborlogs.com/rss/2.0/2010/07/11/seattle-cancer-care-alliance-needs-volunteers.xmlhttp://solu.neighborlogs.com/2010/07/11/seattle-cancer-care-alliance-needs-volunteers<p><font face="Arial" size="2">The <span class="il">Seattle</span> <span class="il">Cancer</span> <span class="il">Care</span> <span class="il">Alliance</span> is in urgent need of volunteers with</font><span><strong> <font face="Arial" size="2">weekday/daytime availability</font></strong></span><span><font face="Arial" size="2">, are at least 18 years old, and are able to commit to at least 3 months to volunteering.</font></span></p> <p><span><font face="Arial" size="2">The</font></span><span><font face="Arial" size="2"> most urgent need is for</font></span><span><strong> <font face="Arial" size="2">Gift Shop Volunteers</font></strong></span><span><font face="Arial" size="2">.&nbsp; This is a great opportunity to work with patients, caregivers, staff and fellow volunteers.&nbsp; No retail experience is necessary.&nbsp; Possible shifts are 8am-12:30pm or 12-4:30pm, once a week, Monday-Friday.</font></span></p> <p><font face="Arial" size="2">The other need is for volunteers who are</font><span><strong> <font face="Arial" size="2">Licensed Massage Practitioners</font></strong></span><span><font face="Arial" size="2"> who would be giving comfort HAND massages to patients and caregivers.&nbsp; Hours are flexible but prefer a 2-3 hour shift once a week, between 8am-5pm.</font></span></p> <p><font face="Arial" size="2">Orientation begins next week -</font><span><strong><font face="Arial" size="2"> Wednesdays, July 14th and 21st, 3:30 - 6:30pm.&nbsp;</font></strong></span><span><font face="Arial" size="2">&nbsp;Pre-registration and attendance at both sessions is required.&nbsp; Orientation is offered quarterly and so the next orientation is scheduled for October.<br /> <br /> The full service description and application are available at</font></span> <a href="http://www.sccavolunteer.org/" target="_blank"><span><u><font face="Arial" size="2" color="#0000ff">www.sccavolunteer.org</font></u></span></a><span><font face="Arial" size="2">.&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></span><span><strong><font face="Arial" size="2">The application deadline has been extended to Monday, July 12th</font></strong></span><span><font face="Arial" size="2">.&nbsp; <br /></font></span></p><div style="clear: both"><br/><br/><div class="outlinedAd AD" style="margin-top: 25px;"><div id="ADVERTISE_HERE_ROW" class="advertiseHere" style="font-size: 8px;"><a id="ADVERTISE_HERE_LINK" href="http://www.thesouthlake.com/ads/setup/adcreate?p=VV5uEu1DV1q12onefmrIVgmpaZc">Advertise Here</a></div></div></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=B_8q-GmpztA:XvpRigzyp5c:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=B_8q-GmpztA:XvpRigzyp5c:I9og5sOYxJI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=I9og5sOYxJI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=B_8q-GmpztA:XvpRigzyp5c:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~4/B_8q-GmpztA" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/07/11/seattle-cancer-care-alliance-needs-volunteershttp://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~3/rFSzvNm8ans/a-clever-suggestion-carry-extra-bags-for-dog-cleanupjoshuadf&lt;noreply@www.thesouthlake.com&gt;http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/07/11/a-clever-suggestion-carry-extra-bags-for-dog-cleanupSun, 11 Jul 2010 14:42:54 GMT47.62426 -122.3297411http://solu.neighborlogs.com/rss/2.0/2010/07/11/a-clever-suggestion-carry-extra-bags-for-dog-cleanup.xmlhttp://solu.neighborlogs.com/2010/07/11/a-clever-suggestion-carry-extra-bags-for-dog-cleanup<div style="position: relative;margin-right: 15px;height: 240px;width: 120px;margin-bottom: 15px;float: left;"><img height="240" width="120" src="http://www.thesouthlake.com/media/newsetc./2010/7/11/nGZ5CkDGZT1lUH102aqYmIEM-medium.jpg"/></div> One of my favorite urbanist blogs is the irreverent Walkable DFW, who took on the problem of cleaning up after pets and concluded <a href="http://www.carfreeinbigd.com/2010/07/problem-w-dog-poop-people.html">The Problem w/ Dog Poop: People</a>. But <a href="http://www.carfreeinbigd.com/2010/07/problem-w-dog-poop-people.html?showComment=1278646097008#c7174558661743750037">one commenter left a gem</a>: <blockquote> I have a friend who gently shames people in her Virginia neighborhood by always taking an extra bag. So when she sees an offender, she says, "Did you forget your bags? Here, I have an extra!" A little shaming can go a long, long way. She tells me that usually the person looks slightly flustered... and then cleans up. </blockquote><div style="clear: both"><br/><br/><div class="outlinedAd AD" style="margin-top: 25px;"><div id="ADVERTISE_HERE_ROW" class="advertiseHere" style="font-size: 8px;"><a id="ADVERTISE_HERE_LINK" href="http://www.thesouthlake.com/ads/setup/adcreate?p=VV5uEu1DV1q12onefmrIVgmpaZc">Advertise Here</a></div></div></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=rFSzvNm8ans:Ommh4pxwBHI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=rFSzvNm8ans:Ommh4pxwBHI:I9og5sOYxJI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=I9og5sOYxJI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=rFSzvNm8ans:Ommh4pxwBHI:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~4/rFSzvNm8ans" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/07/11/a-clever-suggestion-carry-extra-bags-for-dog-cleanuphttp://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~3/p9m3KgOKY98/how-to-shop-at-the-cascade-farmers-marketjoshuadf&lt;noreply@www.thesouthlake.com&gt;http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/07/07/how-to-shop-at-the-cascade-farmers-marketThu, 08 Jul 2010 05:11:32 GMT47.6211427 -122.3332847http://solu.neighborlogs.com/rss/2.0/2010/07/07/how-to-shop-at-the-cascade-farmers-market.xmlhttp://solu.neighborlogs.com/2010/07/07/how-to-shop-at-the-cascade-farmers-market<div style="position: relative;margin-right: 15px;height: 240px;width: 317px;margin-bottom: 15px;float: left;"><img height="240" width="317" src="http://www.thesouthlake.com/media/newsetc./2010/7/8/v8iRTlmyGpb0KZEsLSi1c9gI-medium.jpg"/></div> The past couple of Thursdays I've seen a lot of people stop by the <a href="http://cascadefarmersmarket.org/">Cascade Farmer's Market</a> to buy a snack of fresh berries or a few greens for a dinner salad. Nothing wrong with that, but <b>you're missing out</b>. Fresh food bought straight from the producers is much more than <a href="http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/east_king/kir/opinion/letters/97343854.html">buying produce in a tent</a>. It means that you have access to <a href="http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003733548_farmers04.html">affordable foods in season</a> and can skip <a href="http://www.seattlepi.com/local/375332_groceryprice18.html">"the place where food goes to die."</a> It means that you get to support local farms that otherwise might be developed into sprawling subdivisions and <a href="http://www.worldchanging.com/archives/004972.html">know the backstory of your food</a>. So I suggest bringing along a lot more of your weekly grocery budget--it's absolutely the best food available. <p>Cascade Farmer's Market is every Thursday from 3-7pm in the afternoon shade on Minor Ave N between Harrison and Thomas St. Yes there is also ice cream.</p><div style="clear: both"><br/><br/><div class="outlinedAd AD" style="margin-top: 25px;"><div id="ADVERTISE_HERE_ROW" class="advertiseHere" style="font-size: 8px;"><a id="ADVERTISE_HERE_LINK" href="http://www.thesouthlake.com/ads/setup/adcreate?p=VV5uEu1DV1q12onefmrIVgmpaZc">Advertise Here</a></div></div></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=p9m3KgOKY98:LIVYwu1SLLM:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=p9m3KgOKY98:LIVYwu1SLLM:I9og5sOYxJI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=I9og5sOYxJI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=p9m3KgOKY98:LIVYwu1SLLM:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~4/p9m3KgOKY98" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/07/07/how-to-shop-at-the-cascade-farmers-markethttp://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~3/eaDmJt_ZRyg/wooden-boat-festival-at-lake-union-park-this-weekend-but-no-firework-viewingrick.s&lt;noreply@www.thesouthlake.com&gt;http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/06/30/wooden-boat-festival-at-lake-union-park-this-weekend-but-no-firework-viewingThu, 01 Jul 2010 03:12:34 GMT47.6261963543611 -122.336926460266http://solu.neighborlogs.com/rss/2.0/2010/06/30/wooden-boat-festival-at-lake-union-park-this-weekend-but-no-firework-viewing.xmlhttp://solu.neighborlogs.com/2010/06/30/wooden-boat-festival-at-lake-union-park-this-weekend-but-no-firework-viewing<div style="position: relative;margin-right: 15px;height: 240px;width: 180px;margin-bottom: 15px;float: left;"><img height="240" width="180" src="http://www.thesouthlake.com/media/newsetc./2010/7/1/xkOnmk4hv8MmOjf6K6sgm5vBFqE-medium.jpg"/></div> <p>Over 200 boats and 10,000 people will converge on the south end of Lake Union over the Fourth of July weekend for a celebration of wooden boats.&nbsp; In the spirit of CWB, where visitors have access to historic sailing and rowing vessels from the museum collection, this is a hands-on show. All vessels will have owners, builders or skippers available to share their experiences. Larger boats will invite visitors aboard; smaller boats will give rides. Classic rowboats can be rented, and steam and sail rides will be running non-stop. Visitors are guaranteed to get out on the water.</p> <p>Boats at the Festival this year will include varnished wooden speedboats, dinghies, sail and power classics, fishing vessels, tugboats, steam launches, kayaks, canoes and more.</p> <p>Due to construction, Lake Union Park will not stay open to the public for July 4^th Fireworks viewing.</p> <p>For more information, call (206)382-2628 or visit <a href="http://www.cwb.org/" target="_blank">www.cwb.org</a>.</p> <hr class="CONTENT_PAGE_BREAK" /> <blockquote> <p><strong><em>Events Schedule</em></strong></p> <p><strong>SATURDAY, JULY 3rd</strong></p> <p>10:00am Festival Opens</p> <p>10:00am &ndash; 6:00pm FREE BOAT RIDES &ndash; Please sign up on dock.</p> <p>11:00am Arthur Foss Engine Startup</p> <p>12:00pm Historic Vessels Horns, Bells and Whistles Sound Off</p> <p>12:00pm Pond Boat Racing in the Model Pond</p> <p>1:00pm Pirate Storytime with Pirate Lou on the Arthur Foss</p> <p>2:00pm Arthur Foss Engine Startup</p> <p>2:00pm Visit our Boat Storage Warehouse (see map)</p> <p>3:00pm Bos&rsquo;un skills on the Arthur Foss</p> <p>4:00pm Nautical Trivia in the Pub</p> <p>4:00pm Arthur Foss Engine Startup</p> <p>6:00pm Schooners depart for evening sail (Purchase tickets from schooners directly)</p> <p><strong>SUNDAY, JULY 4^th</strong></p> <p>10:00am Festival Opens</p> <p>10:00am &ndash; 6:00pm FREE BOAT RIDES &ndash; Please sign up on dock.</p> <p>11:00am Arthur Foss Engine Startup</p> <p>12:00pm Historic Vessels Horns, Bells and Whistles Sound Off</p> <p>12:00pm Pond Boat Racing in the Model Pond</p> <p>1:00pm Pirate Storytime with Pirate Lou on the Arthur Foss</p> <p>2:00pm Visit our Boat Storage Warehouse (see map)</p> <p>2:00pm Arthur Foss Engine Startup</p> <p>3:00pm Bos&rsquo;un skills on the Arthur Foss</p> <p>3:30pm Quick and Daring Parade</p> <p>4:00pm Quick and Daring Race</p> <p>6:00pm Festival Closes &ndash; No public access for fireworks per Parks Dept.</p> </blockquote> <p></p><div style="clear: both"><br/><br/><div class="outlinedAd AD" style="margin-top: 25px;"><div id="ADVERTISE_HERE_ROW" class="advertiseHere" style="font-size: 8px;"><a id="ADVERTISE_HERE_LINK" href="http://www.thesouthlake.com/ads/setup/adcreate?p=VV5uEu1DV1q12onefmrIVgmpaZc">Advertise Here</a></div></div></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=eaDmJt_ZRyg:gCXg29le7sE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=eaDmJt_ZRyg:gCXg29le7sE:I9og5sOYxJI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=I9og5sOYxJI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=eaDmJt_ZRyg:gCXg29le7sE:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~4/eaDmJt_ZRyg" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/06/30/wooden-boat-festival-at-lake-union-park-this-weekend-but-no-firework-viewinghttp://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~3/68t6zJCf7Tc/unfunded-proposal-for-new-slu-bus-routejoshuadf&lt;noreply@www.thesouthlake.com&gt;http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/06/29/unfunded-proposal-for-new-slu-bus-routeWed, 30 Jun 2010 02:23:04 GMThttp://solu.neighborlogs.com/rss/2.0/2010/06/29/unfunded-proposal-for-new-slu-bus-route.xmlhttp://solu.neighborlogs.com/2010/06/29/unfunded-proposal-for-new-slu-bus-routeThere's an interesting note in the Seattle Transit Blog post "<a href="http://seattletransitblog.com/2010/06/29/sr-520-transit-service-increasing/">SR-520 Transit Increasing</a>": if they had funding, Metro would create a commuter route 309 that went from Kenmore/Lake City to SLU/First Hill in the morning, and the reverse in the evening. I've often thought it's fairly ridiculous that driving up Boren Ave to First Hill takes 10 minutes, but there's no transit service. <p> The full quote from the SR 520 and SR 522 Service Implementation Plan: </p><blockquote><p>[The plan] required Metro submit a corridor implementation plan for up to 5,000 additional annual service hours on SR 522. The proviso tied the SR 522 service investment to mitigating increased traffic congestion due to a diversion of traffic that would result from SR 520 tolls. WSDOT's analysis shows that some drivers will utilize SR 522 instead of SR 520 to avoid paying the toll. Diversion to SR 522 is expected to increase traffic volumes by about four percent between 1-405 and 1-5. SR 522 is already a congested corridor during peak commute periods. </p><p> Metro analyzed SR 522 service concepts that increased service on existing routes to downtown Seattle and the University District. Metro is recommending a new route that would serve two growing transit markets directly--South Lake Union and First Hill. The new route (Route 309) would feature up to 10 trips, five southbound in the morning and five northbound in the afternoon, between Kenmore, South Lakè Union (SLU) and First Hill. Approximately 1,000 people that work in SLU or on First Hill live within a quarter mile of SR 522. </p><p> This new peak-only route would use the 1-5 reversible express lanes to exit at Mercer Street in SLU. As previously mentioned, three major healthcare facilities are located on First HilL. SLU is also home to several major health-science employers including the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle Children's Hospital and the University of Washington Medical Center. Employment in South Lake Union continues to expand as other major employers such as Amazon.com and the Gates Foundation relocate to the area. To reach First Hill and SLU from the SR 522 corridor, riders currently have to transfer once they reach downtown Seattle. These riders either connect to SLU via the South Lake Union Streetcar or Route 70 toward South Lake Union. If traveling to First Hil, there are several transit routes they can use to complete their trip. The new Route 309 should save customers 10-20 minutes over current transit options, making transit much more time competitive with driving. A good ridership target for this route would be 600 rides per day (representing 300 people). </p><p> However, the projected revenue from the one cent property tax set aside for the SR 520 program is not sufficient to fund the SR 522 service proposal. Since no revenue is identified to fund operation of the SR 522 service proposal, an implementation date cannot be set to start the service. As property tax receipts are received, Metro will monitor the revenue closely and revisit the potential to implement the SR 522 service as part of Metro's biennial budget update later this year.</p><p></p></blockquote><div style="clear: both"><br/><br/><div class="outlinedAd AD" style="margin-top: 25px;"><div id="ADVERTISE_HERE_ROW" class="advertiseHere" style="font-size: 8px;"><a id="ADVERTISE_HERE_LINK" href="http://www.thesouthlake.com/ads/setup/adcreate?p=VV5uEu1DV1q12onefmrIVgmpaZc">Advertise Here</a></div></div></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=68t6zJCf7Tc:a9Lu2Ez89Vo:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=68t6zJCf7Tc:a9Lu2Ez89Vo:I9og5sOYxJI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=I9og5sOYxJI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=68t6zJCf7Tc:a9Lu2Ez89Vo:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~4/68t6zJCf7Tc" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/06/29/unfunded-proposal-for-new-slu-bus-routehttp://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~3/RE42EdpMTlg/city-lights-giant-vacuumjoshuadf&lt;noreply@www.thesouthlake.com&gt;http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/06/27/city-lights-giant-vacuumSun, 27 Jun 2010 17:49:11 GMT47.6208158 -122.3304193http://solu.neighborlogs.com/rss/2.0/2010/06/27/city-lights-giant-vacuum.xmlhttp://solu.neighborlogs.com/2010/06/27/city-lights-giant-vacuum<div style="position: relative;margin-right: 15px;height: 240px;width: 165px;margin-bottom: 15px;float: left;"><img height="240" width="165" src="http://www.thesouthlake.com/media/newsetc./2010/6/27/QUzBdFXf5JB83aqgz3UyHObb8iI-medium.jpg"/></div> <a href="http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/05/24/a-bunch-of-sdot-work-coming-soon">City Light is putting in new utility poles</a> on the north side of Thomas St this weekend. I was out with my daughters and we chatted with the work crew who were installing a pole right in the middle of the crosswalk ramp on the NW corner of Yale Ave N. They said the curb will be extended with a new ramp later. The most interesting part, though, was the vacuum truck. Since there are a variety of utilities located under the sidewalk, instead of digging the hole they suck out the dirt before placing the new utility pole.<div style="clear: both"><br/><br/><div class="outlinedAd AD" style="margin-top: 25px;"><div id="ADVERTISE_HERE_ROW" class="advertiseHere" style="font-size: 8px;"><a id="ADVERTISE_HERE_LINK" href="http://www.thesouthlake.com/ads/setup/adcreate?p=VV5uEu1DV1q12onefmrIVgmpaZc">Advertise Here</a></div></div></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=RE42EdpMTlg:Opnzoy09_6A:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=RE42EdpMTlg:Opnzoy09_6A:I9og5sOYxJI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=I9og5sOYxJI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.thesouthlake.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?a=RE42EdpMTlg:Opnzoy09_6A:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheSouthlake?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheSouthlake/~4/RE42EdpMTlg" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thesouthlake.com/2010/06/27/city-lights-giant-vacuum