The new design plan is up on the Sunset Park website! Check it out: www.friendsofsunsetpark.com. The pictures and the plan are exciting! Remember that this will be done in STAGES, and we are currently waiting for find out about the first grant application for development money. More news as it comes in...

Point Wells Project

A number of folks have asked to get more information on this development project slated for the end of Richmond Beach Road (within the Snohomish County boundaries). There is nothing active going on right now, but we've got Joe Tovar, City Planning Director, and Save Richmond Beach coming to our Richmond Highlands Neighborhood Association meeting in July. Mark your calendars now: Tuesday, July 6 at 7 pm, Richmond Highlands Rec Center. If the "Urban Center" designation is approved, the City's services will be impacted, and our neighborhood's traffic patterns will be impacted. Come find out how.

Town Center Project

At the June RHNA meeting, we had Mr. Tovar come and tell us more about the Town Center project. Thank you to everyone who picked up a marker and drew ideas on the big maps! Mr. Tovar summarized the results from the Charrette on April 1st, and talked to us about the transition from residental Linden to the Aurora planning.

Here is the Draft Vision for Town Center, as prepared by the Planning Commission subcommittee:

Shoreline Town Center Draft Vision

Shoreline Town Center 2030 is the vibrant cultural and governmental heart of the City with a rich mix of housing and shopping options, thriving businesses, and public spaces for gatherings and events. People from all walks of life enjoy living, working and visiting in this safe, healthy, and walkable urban place.

Once a crossroads on the Interurban that connected Seattle and Everett, Shoreline’s Town Center has evolved to become a signature part of the City that stands out as a unique and inviting regional destination while gracefully fitting in with its surrounding landscape and neighborhoods. Citizens, business owners and city officials are all justifiably proud of the many years of effort to create a special and livable place that exemplifies the best of Shoreline past, present and future.

Town Center is anchored on one end by the City Hall complex, Shorewood High School, the Shoreline Museum, and other public facilities. The linear park with the Interurban Trail provides a green thread through the center. City Hall not only is the center of government, but provides an active venue for many other civic functions. On the other end, the revitalized historic five-point interchange again attracts people from throughout the community.

(Note: Paragraph focusing on look, scale, texture of area to be developed here using information/feedback from design review workshop)

Town Center has achieved a strong balance between the three primary sustainability components - environmental quality, economic vitality and social equity. The City has long been committed to the realization of these three E’s, and Town Center has integrated them successfully.

Environmental Quality

While respecting elements of its historic character, Town Center has become a model of environmentally sound building and development practices. The buildings themselves are state-of-the-art energy efficient and green structures, with zero carbon impacts.

There is an extensive tree canopy and native vegetation, which is part of a strategic system for capturing and treating stormwater right on site. Major transit stops along the mature boulevard built earlier in the century provide quick and convenient connections to major centers elsewhere in the region. There are walkways and bicycle trails that link Town Center and neighborhoods throughout the City. Civic spaces and parks have been designed for daily use and special events.

Economic Vitality

Town Center attracts a robust mix of office, service and retail development. The boulevard boasts an inviting choice of shops, restaurants, entertainment, and nightlife. The Center is a model of green industry and economic sustainability that generates the financial resources that support excellent city services, health and living standards. As a result, Shoreline is one of the most profitable cities on the West Coast with a very desirable tax rate.

Social Equity

The Town Center offers a broad range of housing choices that attract a diversity of household types, ages and incomes. Attention to design allows the public gathering places to be accessible to all. People feel safe here day and night. Festivals, exhibits and performances attract people of all ages and cultural backgrounds.

(Note: Final wrap-up paragraph(s) to be developed here summarizing vision, using information from design review workshop)

Cleanscapes Contest
Project proposals due June 30!!

There's still time to submit an idea for the Cleanscapes contest. The $10,000 prize will go to the best project, or split between multiple projects. The project has to be within the Friday collection area, but anyone can submit an idea. Visit Cleanscapes Here for more information about the contest, and Click Here for the form to submit your winning idea! There have been only 3 projects submitted so far... Put on your thinking cap and come up with something spectacular!

Swingin' Summer Eve

This event will be held on July 21st from 5:30-8:30 at Paramount Park (some of the publicity says Hamlin, but there's been too much rain, so we're back to Paramount for one more year). So... We need used books! Just like last year, we need to collect some gently used, not ancient, used books for the booksale. Please let me know if you have some, and I'll arrange to get them from you. Also, I need a helper! Part of the deal with participating in the book sale and getting part of the proceeds is that we need two workers. I'll be one, and I need a partner. Anyone available? Email Lisa, surowieclisa@gmail.com if you can help...

National Night Out Against Crime

August 3rd is National Night Out Against Crime!
Organize a block party, ice cream social or barbecue on your block!

National Night Out Against Crime is designed to generate participation in Block Watch and other crime prevention programs; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and watching out for each other.

The City of Shoreline supports residents organizing a National Night Out event in their neighborhood and wants to make it easy.

A permit may be required to close the street. The permit is free for events sponsored by formal neighborhood associations. Contact Shoreline Permit Services at (206) 801-2500 regarding Right-of-Way Special Event Permit requirements. When you apply for a permit you will receive:
A free National Night Out apron (while supplies last) An event packet with basic information about Block Watch, emergency readiness and neighborhood associations. Visits from Shoreline Police and Shoreline Fire (availability dependent on emergency calls).

Events that don't require a street closure can register too, and organizers will receive an event packet and visits from City staff, police or fire. To register, call or email Shoreline Neighborhoods Coordinator Nora Smith at (206) 801-2253, nsmith@shorelinewa.gov.

You need Michelle or Lisa to sign off on the paperwork; make sure you give yourself enough time to get this all in order!

Celebrate Shoreline

Mark August 21st on your calendar. The parade is at noon, and the festival (at Ridgecrest) goes from 11-5 pm. There will be live music, food, vendor booths, a classic car show, and lots of fun...

surowieclisa@gmail.com, mcohickman@gmail.com
www.richmondhighlands.org
www.friendsofsunsetpark.com
www.shorelinewa.gov
www.shorelineareanews.com

KARAOKE BINGO
at the Shoreline/LFP Senior Center

Get ready for fun, food and cash prizes at Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center Bingo. Between games, Karaoke adds to the fun. Bring a gang and belt out a tune, serenade your true love or entertain the world. Each month the menu will feature tasty hot dogs and sausages, freshly popped popcorn, jalapeno nachos, warm cookies and chips. There will be wine beer and soft drinks.

The $10 entry fee covers all eight games that will be played. There will be two special games played at an additional cost of $2. each.

Open to everyone 21 years of age and up.

2nd Friday of each month beginning April 9
18560 1st Ave NE
206-365-1536.
7:00 pm $10 fee

Information: Pam Barrett, Special Events Coordinator, Shoreline Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133, (206) 801-2634 Office, (206) 618-9254 Cell, (206) 418-3380 Fax

News

POINT WELLS

Owner of Point Wells property to hold open house July 27 at Edmonds Conference Center; community comments sought for long-term development plans

The developer of a proposed mixed-used community at Point Wells will hold an open house Tuesday, July 27 at the Edmonds Conference Center to share information and seek community comments in conjunction with an anticipated project application submittal to Snohomish County later this year. Hours for the event are 6:30 to 8 p.m. The Edmonds Conference Center is located at 201 Fourth Avenue North.

A second open house is planned for September 23 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Shoreline Conference Center.

Point Wells is a 61-acre site located on Puget Sound in the Southwest corner of unincorporated Snohomish County. Developer BSRE Point Wells, LP is proposing a long-term shift from property’s current petroleum operations to development as an urban center under Snohomish County’s new zoning code.

BSRE Point Wells is initiating the series of community gatherings and briefings following the recent transfer of the site’s ownership from Paramount of Washington, LLC. Both companies are holdings of the Alon Group, a company operating in the real estate, energy and retail sectors. BSRE Point Wells is affiliated with Blue Square Real Estate Ltd., another Alon company and a major developer of real estate.

BSRE will employ its extensive development resources for the proposed transformation of the site. According to Ze’ev Stein, Chief Executive Officer for Blue Square, the transfer of the property within the Alon group of companies matches the site’s development potential with Blue Square’s expertise in real estate.

Shraga Biran, owner of the Alon Group, said the company’s long-term vision is to create a community showcase of restored natural habitats, public amenities and transportation options.

“Point Wells is a rare location, with a three-quarter mile stretch of beach and vistas of Puget Sound and the Olympic mountains. We envision a community that will dramatically enhance the site far beyond its current use and limitations,” said Biran.

Preliminary plans under consideration begin with a multi-year demolition of existing structures and environmental remediation of the site. If approved, construction and development at Point Wells could span more than a decade and would provide public access to the site’s beach, existing pier and newly-created amenities.

Point Wells now hosts the marine fuels distribution center and asphalt facility of Paramount Petroleum Corporation and has no public access due to security restrictions.

Stein said management and representatives will continue the process of meeting with elected officials, community leaders and neighbors to discuss the project’s benefits, preliminary design concepts and how to best integrate the development into surrounding communities.

BRSE Point Wells will continue to work with the internationally recognized architectural firm of Perkins+Will to develop the initial site design concepts for Point Wells. Perkins+Will has extensive expertise and experience in designing environmentally sustainable projects.

“Our team recognizes this is a location with unique characteristics,” said Stein. “Our goal is to employ innovative development ideas and by protecting and restoring natural systems, conserving habitat and embracing nature, to bring a vision for the future in the transformation of Point Wells.”

VOTE!

Shoreline is developing an environmental slogan to use in future publicity of environmental events and education opportunities sponsored by the City. Got an opinion? Visit www.shorelinewa.gov and take a 20 second poll by voting for your favorite of four possible slogans (see right hand side of home page).

HOW TO PUBLICIZE AN EVENT

As a reminder, here are some publicity tips when you’re organizing an event – be sure to tell people about it! Rule of thumb is someone needs to hear a message three times so use multiple messages.

The group you are targeting for your event will determine the extent of your advertising. Whether you are writing a press release or a flier, be sure to include information regarding the event, date, time, place, address, how to find more information via a web site or contact person and phone number, and sponsor. Keep it simple and clear. Here are some ideas of ways to publicize your event.

Ask permission when appropriate.

• Article in neighborhood newsletter and neighborhood Web site
• Press release to Shoreline Area News Web site by emailing editor@shorelineareanews
• A notice in school and/or PTA bulletins; contact the local school office and PTA communications
• Email to member list, neighbors, friends, family, etc.
• Signs on sandwich boards and neighborhood kiosk
• Post fliers at local businesses, restaurants, libraries, schools, day care centers, senior centers and churches
• Post fliers on bulletin boards in grocery stores, coffee shops, post offices or any business that has one available for community notices
• Leave stack of fliers at local library or at checkout stands in local grocery store
• Pass out fliers at youth sporting events, club meetings, etc.
• Banners
• Message on readerboards (ask real estate agents, dental offices, etc.)
• Announcement at community meetings
• Ask to post on the City of Shoreline Web site by emailing the city’s Neighborhood
• Coordinator at nsmith@shorelinewa.gov
• Word of mouth—talk it up wherever you go!

Richmond Highlands Neighborhood Association
16544 Fremont Avenue North
Shoreline, WA
info@richmondhighlands.org