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JUNE 30, 2021
VOL. 102, NO. 26
Magnolia project on to new phase DRB signs off on grocery, housing development
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By Jessica Keller
QA&Mag News editor
Developers for the proposed Magnolia grocery and condominium project can begin the next phase of the development after the neighborhood Design Review Board recommended the city issue the master use permit, last week. The development plans call for the demolition of the existing Albertsons, 2550 32nd Ave. N., and the construction of a sevenstory development with a Safeway grocery below and 133 living units above, parking for 221 cars, a public square and a building design that incorporates aspects of the natural geography of the neighborhood, as well as features that allow for interaction with nature. After some discussion, the DRB decided to accept the plan to not include a second entrance to the Safeway. Architects explained that they felt a second
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Rendering courtesy Security Properties This rendering from Security Properties shows what the public plaza outside the combined Safeway and housing complex on 32nd Avenue North in Magnolia could look like. entrance would detract from the interactive experience by having shoppers bypass the center plaza
and alcoves by having them enter one way and exit at the other end of the building.
In describing the project to the
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Seattle Pacific U names interim president
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Dr. Pete Menjares, provost and senior vice president for Vanguard University in California, has been named interim president of Seattle Pacific University beginning July 1. Menjares is currently on the Board of Trustees for Seattle Pacific and is also a senior fellow for diversity with the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities in Washington, D.C. According to a press release, Menjares is an experienced leader in Christian higher education. Prior to his current role at Vanguard, he served as president of Fresno Pacific University from 2012-14. For over 18 years he served in leadership roles at another Christian institution, Biola University in Los Angeles, including vice provost for faculty
development and academic effectiveness, associate provost for diversity leadership, education department chair and associate professor of education. He has served on SPU’s Board of Trustees for more than five years. “Having served as a university president, provost, and faculty leader, Dr. Menjares has a depth of experience and wisdom in leading, taking on challenging issues, and in bringing opposing sides closer together to create constructive learning opportunities,” SPU Board of Trustees member Dr. Deborah Wilds said in the release. “He is committed to bringing the SPU community together for dialogue, building understanding, and prayerfully healing. We are extremely thankful and fortunate to have Dr. Menjares serve as interim president to lead the university forward.”
Laura Hartley, SPU provost and executive-in-charge, said Menjares is a well-known and highly respected leader in Christian higher education. “His extensive experience in helping Christian universities tackle challenging issues, combined with his pastoral heart, is just what is needed for SPU during this season of transition,” Hartley said. Menjares is a contributing author and section editor of the book “Diversity Matters: Race, Ethnicity and the Future of Christian Higher Education.” The book features the contributions of diverse Christian leaders offering practical tools for effective education and service in a multicultural world. “I believe that each of my personal and professional experiences, faith journey and admin-
istration in both the church and academic settings have prepared me to provide interim presidential leadership to Seattle Pacific University at this critical time,” Menjares said in the release. Menjares earned a PhD in Education: Language, Literacy and Learning from the University of Southern California; an MA in Education: Teaching and Curriculum from California State University, Dominguez Hills; and a BA in Religion: Pastoral Ministries from Vanguard University. The SPU Board of Trustees is conducting a nationwide search for the institution’s next president. Former SPU President Daniel J. Martin resigned March 30 to take a leadership role at St. Luke’s Health in Texas. He was SPU’s 10th president since the institution’s founding in 1891 and served for nine years.
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