Category Archives: In the Neighborhood

617 Terry fresh concrete pour for parking ramp

Posted on March 16, 2018 by William Calvin
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A Light Rail stop at 7th & Madison (in 2035)

Posted on March 12, 2018 by William Calvin
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First Hill Association Meets at the Frye on March 13th

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Jim deMaine

The First Hill Improvement Association Meeting Tuesday, March 13th 6:00 – 7:30pm Frye Art Museum  (704 Terry Avenue). Planning an Event in a Park – Everything You Need to Know! Presentation from Randy Wiger, Seattle Parks and Recreation, on how YOU can … Continue reading →

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Twin Towers construction fencing

Posted on March 7, 2018 by William Calvin
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Collection drive at St. James on April 22nd

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Jim deMaine

On April 22, St. James Cathedral is hosting a collection drive for clothes, shoes, kitchen and household items, books, DVDs, CDs, sports equipment and other treasures to benefit St. Vincent de Paul.  A large collection truck will be parked in … Continue reading →

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Snow at sunrise

Posted on February 22, 2018 by William Calvin
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Look Up (again)

Posted on February 16, 2018 by William Calvin

Where was I looking up? HINT:  If you pay for good seats, you miss seeing this.

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Bringing back our historic street cars

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Jim deMaine

This project was highlighted by King 5 – thanks Tom! “A group in Seattle is working to bring back the historic streetcars to the city. ‘Friends of the Benson Trolleys’ is a new non-profit trying to raise funds so !they can … Continue reading →

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A treasure on 8th

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Jim deMaine

From Alice and Joe Wesley: Here it is mid-February and here is our little scarlet oak in all its leafy glory.

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Amazon’s new 55 foot ficus rubiginosa – arrival from California

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Sent in by Paul Turner

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Women March – for us all

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Jim deMaine

And for similar marches in North American cities, click on this link from Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/moments/954822194374197248  

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The Twin Terry Towers, starting 2/12

Posted on January 15, 2018 by William Calvin

This shows the original design where each floor stepped a little sideways; the final design has no creep but instead one big step every ten floors or so.

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Operation Sack Lunch

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Jim deMaine

From Freeway Park Association: “Join us for our first ever Community Lunch in the Park! We have partnered with our friends at Operation Sack Lunch and Compass Housing Alliance to offer a free, hot and nutritious meal in the park, to inspire community, conversation … Continue reading →

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Trinity Tower plans available

Posted on December 26, 2017 by William Calvin

Design Review Early Design Guidance application proposing a 27-story building with 204 residential units, retail at grade, and institutional space (Trinity Church). Parking for 230 vehicles to be provided. Existing structures to be demolished. Upcoming public meeting on Jan. 10, … Continue reading →

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Crosscut Festival nearby, Feb. 2 & 3.

Posted on December 21, 2017 by William Calvin

“The Crosscut Festival will bring together some of the boldest thought leaders in politics, business and social justice activism to be interviewed live on stage by some of the finest journalists in the Pacific Northwest. Organized by the news outlet … Continue reading →

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Winter Solstice views

Posted on December 21, 2017 by William Calvin

And, for construction buffs, here is how those vertical support columns (as seen in the Skyline parking garage) are seated into a maze of rebar set into a footing of rebar and concrete (blue arrow).

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Exhibit at the Summit – honoring residents

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Jim deMaine

By Nicole Brodeur in the Seattle Times: “We don’t know how good we have it with our cellphones and bike shares. Our labor laws and dating apps. Our good hips and sharp eyes. And yet, the residents of The Summit … Continue reading →

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Most views on this blog for the past 365 days

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Jim deMaine

Top Posts for 365 days ending 2017-12-19 (Summarized) Daily there are about 50 views of the blog 2016-12-19 to Today (Pete Seger would be pleased he’s #7 – he’s smiling down at us) Title Views Home page / Archives 5,917 … Continue reading →

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Olympic Tower Update is on the Portal

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Jim deMaine

A video update presentation about the Olympic Tower is on the Skyline Resident Portal. To access it do the following: log on to the portal; click on “Our Community”; then click on “Media”; then scroll down to “Olympic Tower update … Continue reading →

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Alexa, fix Seattle!

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Jim deMaine

Lately I’ve been reading Hit Refresh, the best-selling autobiography of Satya Nadella in which this CEO gives his philosophy of making Microsoft a more empathetic yet successful leader in transforming technology. But what does this really have to do with Seattle’s problems … Continue reading →

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Skyline’s ‘Lighting Up’ ceremony

Posted on December 7, 2017 by William Calvin

On the fourth-floor patio, to coincide with the monthly ‘Happy Hour’.

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Another local crane and Mount Baker

Posted on December 6, 2017 by William Calvin

The telephoto view of Mount Baker above the trees of Volunteer Park, framed by the Cabrini Tower at Boren & Madison with part of the tower crane planted several blocks farther east on Madison.

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Just in case you didn’t notice it

Posted on December 6, 2017 by William Calvin

Any hour of day or night, you can now tell about how tall that building south of the Frye (lower left) will be.  And estimate the view to be blocked.

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What is your Holiday tradition?

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Jim deMaine

The Holidays are here. Please send pictures of your special decorations for the blog – Christmas, Hanuka, Kwanzaa, etc. The Holy days vary for many of us in our pluralistic society. Of note today December 1st is a Muslim special day. … Continue reading →

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First Hill – a lot is going on!

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Jim deMaine

Do you want to learn about Twinkle Twinkle Freeway Park, Figgy Pudding Parade to Westlake, the bus route proposals for the 3 and 4, the design review for 715 8th Avenue – and many other activities in the neighborhood? Click here to … Continue reading →

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