PICTURES FROM THE COMMUNITY MEETING

Social Capital

• Community members wish there were more amenities like community centers, outdoor movie theaters, P-Patches, and small convenient stores. They also wish there were more activities such as block parties, cultural festivals, and farmers markets.

• Just north of our focus area, Shoreline represents a precedent for an attractive area that features many amenities.

Community Identity

Dislikes:

• Most participants don’t like going to Aurora Avenue because it is unsafe.

• Most adjacent streets are also unsafe for walkers and cyclists.

• Participants consider Haller Lake a private place, though there are two public access points.

• Amenities that participants noted as missing were: convenient shop / market, farmer’s market, sidewalks, and library.

• The neighborhood lacks a sense of identity. Aurora Avenue, a busy arterial, and Highway I-5 bound the neighborhood but also cause fragmentation.

• Assets exist within the community, like The Lantern, a popular bar and gathering place for people just off of Aurora Ave. on N 95th St. Other places like Larry’s Market used to provide valuable services but no longer exist. Oak Tree Village represents an opportunity for community gathering space.

• The Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery and Licton Springs Park represent part of the area’s history as the cemetery houses monuments from the late-19th century while the spring at the park is a sacred Native American site.