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BITTER LAKE RESERVOIR AND PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), the Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS), and the Department of
Neighborhoods (DON) are working together on the Bitter Lake Reservoir and Park Improvement Projects to make the Bitter Lake
Reservoir site a favorite destination in the neighborhood.
An aerial view of Bitter Lake Reservoir Park with the park area highlighted, stating "park concepts are open for feedback" [ ‘open
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LEARN WHAT’S NEW AND TELL US WHAT YOU THINK
ONLINE AND IN PERSON!
The Bitter Lake Reservoir and Park Improvement Projects have reached new milestones and are collecting feedback from the community
now through Monday, February 26. Please visit our online open house to view the latest designs and share your thoughts online.
* The Reservoir Project reached the mid-design milestone. Learn what’s new and provide input on what you would like us to include
at the new viewpoint.
* The Park Project created three conceptual designs for the future park space. Learn about each alternative and tell us what you
think.
* The Public Art Project collected ideas from the community for public art at the site. Learn what themes we heard during our
last engagement period and share your ideas.
We'll also be hosting in-person events in the Bitter Lake neighborhood. Stop by one of our information tables to connect with us
and share your feedback. We hope to see you this month!
* Saturday, February 3 from 9 am - 1:45 pm at the North Helpline Food Bank (save the date!)
* Monday, February 5 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm at the Asian Family Market (save the date!)
* Sunday, February 11 from 9 am - 12 pm at the Bitter Lake Community Center Pancake Breakfast (save the date!)
* Sunday February 11 from 1 - 2 pm at the Seattle Public Library Broadview Branch (save the date!)
* Saturday, February 17 from 9 am - 12 pm at Bitter Lake Reservoir Park (save the date!)
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ONE SEATTLE
The Bitter Lake Reservoir site is a 13-acre property that contains a 21-million-gallon reservoir, a playground, a P-Patch
community garden, and about 4 acres of open space. SPU is replacing the existing reservoir with a new, partially buried reservoir
that will protect drinking water and preserve water service for years to come. This will open up more space for SPR and ARTS to
expand and add to the existing park with new amenities and public art for the community to enjoy.
SPU, SPR, ARTS, and DON are working together to make the Bitter Lake Reservoir site a favorite destination in the neighborhood!
The new site design will feature:
* A new reservoir that improves water security, stormwater systems, and community gathering spaces
* More open public space, with new park features for the community to enjoy
* Permanent public art that represents and enriches the community
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PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY LIAISONS
SPU is partnering with the Department of Neighborhood's Community Liaison program to help amplify project engagement efforts and
reach historically underrepresented communities. Modeled after other "trusted advocates" programs, the Community Liaisons are
embedded community leaders from a variety of immigrant and refugee communities, communities of color, and communities of seniors,
youth, and people with disabilities. The Community Liaisons bring deep expertise on their communities' needs and concerns,
trusting relationships with community members, and an ability to build bridges between City government and community interests.
We're excited to have 5 Community Liaisons help spread the word about the Bitter Lake Reservoir and Park Improvement Projects,
reaching our Spanish, Amharic, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Oromo-speaking communities.
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QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PROJECTS? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Reservoir Project: Andrew Karch |
[email protected] | (206) 684-4643 |
Visit the website
Park Project: Kevin Bergsrud |
[email protected] | (206) 684-5831 | Visit the website
Public Art: Rebecca Johnson Rende |
[email protected] | (206) 755-5220 | Visit the website
P-Patch Garden: Alicia Choi |
[email protected] | (206) 376-2539 | Visit the website
Have a neighbor who might like to receive updates? Please forward them this message and encourage them to sign up for project
email updates.
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LEARN MORE AND SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS!
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Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206-684-3000
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