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Welcome to Groundswell NW |
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For more than a decade, Groundswell NW has accomplished major goals for community parks and habitat. Yes, Groundswell NW is about PROJECTS, lots of individual projects (neighborhood parks, tot lots, playfields, pocket parks, p-patches, streetscapes, traffic circles, greenbelts, salmon habitat and a lot more) that improve our quality of life. Projects don't just happen. These improvements to the places where we live, work and play come from PEOPLE in the community. People step forward with ideas and get together with neighbors and coworkers. They ask for help and resources from government and business. People work together to get projects done. Good things happen when people PARTICIPATE in their communities. Whether you are just starting or have been involved in community activities a long time, there is a place for you in Groundswell NW. |
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Support the Green Legacy Levy |
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With the expiration of the ProParks levy, the Seattle City Council has empaneled a Parks and Green Spaces Levy Citizens Advisory Committee (including Groundswell NW President Dave Boyd) to assemble a levy package for this November's ballot which will to continue to fund investments in Seattle's green infrastructure. Critical to the success of this effort will be significant public turnout and input into the shape of the levy at the three public open houses that are listed below. Whether it is shorelines or streambeds, tree canopy or playgrounds, please join us at one or all of these events to show that there is broad public support for this kind of continued investment in the ecological, community and economic benefits that green space funding brings to our Emerald City. Monday, May 12, 2008 - 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Bertha Knight Landes Room
600 Fourth Avenue - 1st Floor
Seattle, WA 98104
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Northgate Community Center - Multi-Purpose Room
10510 5th Avenue NE
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 386-4283
Contact: Angie Anderson
Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Rainier Community Center - Multi-Purpose Room
4600 38th Avenue So.
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 386-1919
Contact: Kendra
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Board Member Search |
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Groundswell NW is seeking new board members, committed to making NW Seattle a greener, more livable community. We could use positive, creative individuals with skill in a number of areas, including database management, compiling our e-newsletter, law, real estate, marketing and community organizing. In particular, we are seeking a person who has the skills and energy to help with the duties of treasurer. Please contact: Dave Boyd, ph: 498-6636. |
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Become a Groundswell NW Member! |
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Take a more active role in your community by supporting the work of Groundswell NW! Please become a 2008 Groundswell NW member. Simply print out this membership form and mail it with your tax-deductible contribution today or click on the "Make A Donation" button on this page to contribute online! Thank you very much to the people who have already made a generous contribution. |
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Welcome to the New Groundswell NW Website! |
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In addition to a new (and hopefully improved!) format, this website will enable us to keep the content fresh and to add significant new capabilities. Please tell us how you like it. While the website has been dormant, Groundswell has not! The 2006 News and Report, published in late 2007 and distributed earlier this year, recounts some our recent activity. Hot upcoming events are listed at the left, and we were excited to have the Mayor announce a new Ballard park purchase at our Annual Meeting (see below). |
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New Park Purchase in SE Whittier Heights! |
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Please join us in thanking Mayor Greg Nickels for participating in our Annual Meeting on March 11 (see photos) and bringing the exciting news of a preliminary agreement to purchase a 39,000 square foot property on the 7000 block of 9th Ave NW. Groundswell and Seattle Parks have had our eyes on this property, previously owned by the Seventh Elect Church in Israel, for nearly 18 years. On May 4, there was a well-attended celebration of this new park purchase. See photos of the celebration here. Covered largely with well kept gardens, this site fills a large gap in our open space network and promises to become an extremely valuable community asset for southeast Whittier Heights and all of Ballard. We thank the owners for their desire to preserve this property for a park, and Parks Superintendent Tim Gallagher and his staff, particularly Donald Harris and Lise Ward, for acting quickly to reach this preliminary agreement. Over 50 interested neighbors attended a March 27 public meeting to discuss the pending purchase, which now has approval from the City Council. For more information, visit www.seattle.gov/parks/proparks/projects/BallardPark.htm, or contact Donald Harris, Seattle Parks and Recreation, 206-684-8018 or donald.harris@seattle.gov. We look forward to working with Seattle Parks and Recreation and neighbors of the site to plan and build Ballard's latest park. |
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2006-2007 Groundswell NW News Report |
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The 2006-2007 Groundswell NW News Report is packed with information about GNW's ongoing mission to improve our community through volunteer cooperation. Read all about our achievements over the past year and get the facts on our projects under development for 2008. 
Download your copy now! |
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