Mayor Nickels: The Future of Northgate

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Let's Get Northgate Moving!

"This is an exciting time for Northgate. We have the vision and the partners
in place to make major strides to improve this urban center."

-Mayor Greg Nickels

Press Releases

5/06/08	Northgate Buildings Win the Gold - News Release
5/01/08	Nickels announces next steps to revitalize Northgate - News Release
6/29/06	New Northgate Library Branch, Community Center and Park to Open July 15 - News Release
6/8/06	Northgate project, creek to spring up - Seattle PI
6/7/06	Mayor Breaks Ground for Northgate South Lot Development - News Release
5/23/06	Putting the park in park-and-ride near Northgate mall - Seattle Times
10/31/05	Northgate Mall project begins with demolition - Seattle Times
09/21/05	Mayor Announces New Park Site for Northgate Parking lot to become park for Northgate - Seattle Times Park eyed to replace park and ride lot at Northgate - Seattle PI City eyes Northgate parking lot for green space - Puget Sound Business Journal
08/09/05	Developer has plans for Northgate - Seattle PI Wallace Properties Inc. wants to add about 400 apartments and retail space across the street from Northgate Mall
05/13/05	Northgate Stakeholders Public Forum May 13 Mark Troxel, DPD Planner (206) 615-1739 mark.troxel@seattle.gov
04/26/05	Thornton Creek Water Quality Presentation to Seattle Design Commission - Adobe PDF
03/19/05	Mayor Nickels leads Northgate groundbreaking ceremony Library, Community Center and Park Construction Underway
03/08/05	City Signs Construction Contract for Northgate Community Center, Library and Park Project City of Seattle has signed a contract with Absher Construction of Tacoma to build the Northgate Community Center, Library, and park project.
11/01/04	Northgate Stakeholders Public Forum November 9th Mark Troxel, DPD Planner (206) 615-1739 mark.troxel@seattle.gov
06/07/04	Mayor Announces Breakthrough Agreement on Thornton Creek Innovative drainage solution would benefit water quality.
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What's Happening

STAKEHOLDER GROUP

The group was formed as a result of the agreement reached last December by Mayor Nickels, the Seattle City Council, and members of the Northgate community, and represents a wide range of interests in the revitalization of Northgate.

NORTHGATE BRANCH

The new Northgate Branch of The Seattle Public Library is located, along with a community center and park, on Fifth Avenue Northeast and Northeast 105th Street. The facilities and park opened in June of 2006.

PARKS & COMMUNITY CENTER

Providing new programming and recreational opportunities: Seattle Parks and Recreation is building a new community center and park in the Northgate community. This urban neighborhood will now have access to a variety of programs and services previously unavailable.

5th AVENUE NE STREETSCAPE PROJECT

5th Avenue Northeast Street Improvements. Provide a safe, attractive public environment. Create a better pedestrian link between Northgate Mall and the Library and Park facilities. Balance the use of the street among pedestrians, vehicles, and transit.

THE THORNTON CREEK WATER QUALITY CHANNEL

Improve the health of Thornton Creek and enhance the neighborhood's natural environment.

COORDINATED TRANSPORTATION
INVESTMENT PLAN (CTIP)

Identify current and future transportation needs in the greater Northgate area. Find ways to balance needs of auto with those of public transit, pedestrians, bicyclists. Find ways to improve freight mobility as well as calm traffic on residential streets.

PEDESTRIAN ISSUES

Creating a more walkable Northgate Urban Center is the focus of a public workshop this month to plan for pedestrian and bicycle connections.

DESIGN REVIEW GUIDELINES

Northgate Design Center and Overlay District Guidelines

From the Mayor

12/17/03	Mayor's Press Conference on Northgate Legislation Watch the video!
12/09/03	Today is a Great Day for Northgate and for Seattle Watch the video! Mayor's Press Conference to announce a new agreement for Northgate redevelopment.
12/08/03	Mayor Nickels and Councilmembers Steinbrueck and Conlin announce a new agreement for Northgate redevelopment. Watch the video!
12/08/03	Mayor, Council Announce Momentous Agreement on Northgate "The logjam is finally cleared," said Nickels. "With today's council actions we are about to begin a vibrant rebirth at Northgate."

Mayor's Office: Seattle City Hall, 600 Fourth Avenue, 7th Floor
Mailing address: PO Box 94749 Seattle, WA 98124-4749

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