The Bark
October 2014 Issue 1
Connecting the Communities North of 45th
Meet the Interns
Husky Neighborhood Intern Program Welcome to the first edition of The Bark for the 2014-2015 academic year! The Husky Neighborhood Intern team at UW aims to bring students and permanent residents living in the north of 45 th community together to ensure quality of life for all. We collaborate with the University to put on community-building events which strengthen social ties within the neighborhood. Our goals for this year include expanding community projects, educating students about their rights as tenants, and promoting safety. Through monthly editions of The Bark, we will update you on our progress and provide information on the resources available to you in the North of 45 th community. We look forward to working with the community and getting to know our fellow residents. If you have suggestions or questions about the program, feel free to contact us at huskyn45@gmail.com With your input we will work towards bettering our neighborhood!
Neighborhood Resources New to the north of 45th neighborhood? Here are a few things to keep in mind as you settle in: Garbage and yard waste are collected on Mondays, so it’s a good idea to take both out Sunday evening. To help keep litter at a minimum, take your emptied cans back in from the curb right after pickup, as required by city ordinance. Recycling is collected on alternating Monday mornings with the trash and yard waste.
Halloween(week) Tips
Make the most out of your Hallo-week and stay safe while you celebrate!
It’s great to be creative with your costume, but make sure you can safely move in it.
If you have any fake weapons with your costume, make it clear they are just props.
Never point a fake weapon at a police officer.
Garbage/yard waste/recycling customer service: 206-684-3000
Walk with a group whenever possible, and stay alert if you have to walk alone.
Restricted Parking Zone (RPZ) permits: 206-684-5086
Always call 911 immediately to report any suspicious activity or dangerous situations
If you have a car, you need a Zone Six Permit to park on the street for more than two hours. Permits are available from the city. You’ll need current proof of residency and a copy of your current Washington State Vehicle registration.
Sonia Rao is a junior majoring in Public Health and Medical Anthropology. She hopes to eventually work in the field of global health and health systems administration. Outside of school, she enjoys dance and is on UW’s Bollywood dance team!
Christopher Gandy is a senior at the University of Washington majoring in Community, Environment, and Planning in addition to International Studies. He has had the opportunity to study in Tokyo, Japan for one year and has studied spatial planning in Groningen, The Netherlands for five months. His current interest is on public space activation via the design of transportation systems.