-Michelle
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From: HARRY HOFFMAN <harry_hoffman@msn.com>
Date: Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 10:41 AM
Subject: FACN: August 12th Public Hearing and Comment Period
To: rburbanag@gmail.com
From: HARRY HOFFMAN <harry_hoffman@msn.com>
Date: Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 10:41 AM
Subject: FACN: August 12th Public Hearing and Comment Period
To: rburbanag@gmail.com
Dear Friends of Atlantic City Nursery
On June 30th, Parks unveiled a concept plan for the nursery that includes both an urban farm and restoration of the wetlands at the site. This is a great validation of the work you all have been doing and on behalf of our Steering Committee I want to thank each of you once again.
Our advocacy work isn't done yet; the Parks Board of Commissioners are holding a public hearing on Thursday August 12th at Parks HQ 100 Dexter Avenue N. - doors open at 6:00 pm for sign-up and the hearing begins at 7:00 pm. Please come down and show your support for the project - let's fill the room with supporters!!
We can expect concerned neighbors showing up (and writing in) to challenge Parks' idea of a path through the nursery and can anticipate some questioning of the urban farm/wetlands concept as well. We'll need a strong turnout at the hearing to balance those opinions.
If you can't attend the public hearing, you can still help make the Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands Project bloom by sending your written testimony in support to the Commissioners (they read every comment).
Send your email to: Sandy Brooks at sandy.brooks@seattle.gov or mail/deliver a message to:
Sandy Brooks
100 Dexter Avenue. N.
Seattle, WA 98109-5199
What should you say - in person or in writing? In your own words, share that:
1. Converting the existing nursery to a neighborhood-appropriate urban farm is the best future use of the existing Atlantic City Nursery facilities.
2. Restoring the many wetlands areas at the Atlantic City Nursery as protected wildlife habitat with native plants is the right way to steward this major portion of our local ecosystem.
3. Neighbor concerns about safety are best met by an active and positive use of the site as an urban fram and restored wetlands.
The deadline for written comments is September 2nd, a few days before the Parks Commissioners make their recommendation for the future of the Atlantic City Nursery to the Parks Superintendent - sending them in before August 6th will ensure they are part of the upcoming public hearing process.
Questions? Contact the Friends of Atlantic City Nursery at rburbanag@gmail.com.
Thanks,
Harry Hoffman
Co-chair FACN
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On June 30th, Parks unveiled a concept plan for the nursery that includes both an urban farm and restoration of the wetlands at the site. This is a great validation of the work you all have been doing and on behalf of our Steering Committee I want to thank each of you once again.
Our advocacy work isn't done yet; the Parks Board of Commissioners are holding a public hearing on Thursday August 12th at Parks HQ 100 Dexter Avenue N. - doors open at 6:00 pm for sign-up and the hearing begins at 7:00 pm. Please come down and show your support for the project - let's fill the room with supporters!!
We can expect concerned neighbors showing up (and writing in) to challenge Parks' idea of a path through the nursery and can anticipate some questioning of the urban farm/wetlands concept as well. We'll need a strong turnout at the hearing to balance those opinions.
If you can't attend the public hearing, you can still help make the Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands Project bloom by sending your written testimony in support to the Commissioners (they read every comment).
Send your email to: Sandy Brooks at sandy.brooks@seattle.gov or mail/deliver a message to:
Sandy Brooks
100 Dexter Avenue. N.
Seattle, WA 98109-5199
What should you say - in person or in writing? In your own words, share that:
1. Converting the existing nursery to a neighborhood-appropriate urban farm is the best future use of the existing Atlantic City Nursery facilities.
2. Restoring the many wetlands areas at the Atlantic City Nursery as protected wildlife habitat with native plants is the right way to steward this major portion of our local ecosystem.
3. Neighbor concerns about safety are best met by an active and positive use of the site as an urban fram and restored wetlands.
The deadline for written comments is September 2nd, a few days before the Parks Commissioners make their recommendation for the future of the Atlantic City Nursery to the Parks Superintendent - sending them in before August 6th will ensure they are part of the upcoming public hearing process.
Questions? Contact the Friends of Atlantic City Nursery at rburbanag@gmail.com.
Reminder: FACN meeting schedule for the rest of the summer, all meetings open to the public and held at the Rainier Beach Public Library:
Aug 7: 10:30 - 11:45
Sep 11: 10:30 - 11:45
Thanks,
Harry Hoffman
Co-chair FACN
The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. Get started.
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Michelle Venetucci Harvey
University of Washington '11
Community, Environment, and Planning
Environmental Anthropology
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