The warehouse “retail food store” that’s been for rent on the corner of 15th & Beacon looks to be actually transforming. Almost all of the pallets have been moved out of the front area, leaving a large vacant space in a prime location. Here are a couple of photos of the inside taken earlier this evening:
(Sorry for the blur.)
Monthly Archives: January 2009
Another safety test closes MLK this weekend
This Saturday, January 24, 9 a.m. to noon, there will be another safety drill at Martin Luther King Jr. Way and South Cloverdale Street in preparation for the opening of Link light rail service.
During the test, MLK will be closed to through traffic from South Kenyon Street to South Henderson Street except for Metro transit service, which should not be affected by the closure. Detours will be in place, and motorists will be guided through the detours by police officers and signage.
Grown Folks to show inauguration
Gary at Grown Folks would also like to pass this message along:
“We at Grown Folks would just like to thank everyone for supporting us, especially during this very tough economy. Your support is deeply appreciated. We simply can’t thank you enough for being such a great neighborhood to do business in.”
Volunteers clean up and replant Jose Rizal Park
Volunteers were at Jose Rizal Park this weekend to kick off the MLK Weekend of Service by doing some needed cleaning and maintenance in the park. According to Elizabeth White of EarthCorps, who managed the project, 86 volunteers removed 6,000 square feet of new ivy, maintained 48,421 square feet of past work sites (more than an acre!), and planted 325 native plants. Wow! Thanks to all of the dedicated volunteers for their hard work in improving one of the neighborhood’s jewels!
“Going reusable” with help from the SPL
“Without declaring it a ‘new year’s resolution’ but rather a lifetime goal, our family of four is trying to say ‘no’ to the plastic bags. So far this year, we have been successful! From the way in which we shop, we estimate that to be about 100 bags we have not taken!
“Part of the success is being ready; we have amassed tons of great totes and the trick is remembering to bring them into the store or being willing to run back to the car because you forgot — again.
“I just want to share with all my neighbors, that the Beacon Hill Library is selling awesome reusable bright green totes for only $1. They are perfect for stacks of books so also perfect for all grocery items. Sales of the totes benefit Friends of the Beacon Hill library so everyone wins.
“Try ‘going reusable’ as often as you can or all the time!”
Beacon Bits: Painting, zoning, and protesting
- Beacon Hill artist Mimi Torchia Boothby’s watercolor portrait of Barack Obama was recently featured in Time magazine. Congratulations! — Rainier Valley Post
- The North Beacon Hill pedestrian-oriented retail zone has prime retail space being advertised for rental as “light industrial,” reminiscent of the situation with the warehouse across the street, which is also zoned for pedestrian-oriented retail. But, hey, who pays attention to zoning, anyway? — Mid Beacon Hill
- The Educators, Students and Parents for a Better Vision of Seattle Schools (ESP Vision) group is planning a march and rally against school closures, to be held on January 25, starting at the park next to T. T. Minor Elementary School in the Central District — via the BAN email list
Not going anywhere
Beaconian tells of bicycle journey through Thailand and Laos
Beacon Hill resident and KUOW commentator Willie Weir and his wife Kat spent three months in 2006 bicycling in Thailand and Laos, enjoying amazing travel experiences while discovering the differences and unique challenges of each country. Weir will present the story of their journey, A Tale of Twos: Cycling Thailand & Laos, at the REI flagship store on January 22 at 7:00 pm.
Beacon Bits: Goodbye Planet, hello antennas
- Just down the hill, Planet Georgetown is closing at the end of the month — Mid Beacon Hill
- Remember when T-Mobile applied last year to install three panel antennas on the roof of the Jefferson Park Apartments at the corner of South Spokane Street and Beacon Avenue South? The antennas are planned to be located “within a faux brick chimney shroud assembly… extending approximately 10 feet above the roof top.” The installation has been conditionally approved.
MLK Day planting party at Hanford Steps
Party participants are encouraged to bring gloves, shovels, trowels, raingear (just in case), and snacks!
If you can spare some time and labor sometime between 10am and 5pm (particularly between 2 and 5), the Steps and your neighbors near them would be mighty appreciative.
The original invitation mail from Jorji and a map is after the break.
Thanks, Jorji!