Front Porch » Transportation http://frontporch.seattle.gov Seattle Department of Neighborhoods news and events Fri, 17 May 2013 21:18:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Is your neighborhood in need of some minor enhancements? You should consider applying for the Neighborhood Park & Street Fund – Deadline is February 4! http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2013/01/28/is-your-neighborhood-in-need-of-some-minor-enhancements-you-should-consider-applying-for-the-neighborhood-park-street-fund-deadline-is-february-4/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2013/01/28/is-your-neighborhood-in-need-of-some-minor-enhancements-you-should-consider-applying-for-the-neighborhood-park-street-fund-deadline-is-february-4/#comments Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:57:58 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=3446 It could be a marked crosswalk, a curb ramp, a short-stretch of sidewalk, sidewalk repair, curb bulbs, pedestrian countdown signals, a median island, or a traffic circle.  Or maybe your neighborhood park could use some playground improvements, trail upgrades, tennis or basketball court repaving, park benches or tables, or accessibility improvements? 

The Neighborhood Park & Street Fund (NPSF) awards up to $90K to fund park or street improvements, so make sure you get your application in by February 4th!

If you want to see how much the project you have in mind would cost, check out SDOT’s list of approximate project costs per project type.

For more information, please visit the NPSF website or for transportation related projects contact John Vander Sluis, SDOT NPSF project manager, at john.vandersluis@seattle.gov or (206) 684-4617.  For parks related projects, contact pamela.kliment@seattle.gov or (206) 684-7556.

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]]> http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/12/13/new-date-and-location-for-think-outside-the-car-celebration/feed/ 0 Celebrate Think Outside the Car http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/11/20/celebrate-think-outside-the-car/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/11/20/celebrate-think-outside-the-car/#comments Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:56:02 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=3334 West Seattle CoolMom and the Think Outside the Car Steering Committee invite you to celebrate our Neighborhood Matching Fund supported project 
Think Outside the Car!

Hosted by:
West Seattle CoolMom
Fauntleroy Church
9140 California Ave. SW
Seattle, WA 98136
Monday, December 1, 6:30-8:30PM

WHAT
Watch our
Think Outside the Car video

Share hors d’ oeuvres and beverages. Help Celebrate Our Volunteers.

RSVP
Terri Glaberson, Program Manager
terri@coolmom.org; 206-280-2828

 OTHER DETAILS

Childcare will be provided. A donation of $2/family would be greatly appreciated. Please indicate how many children you will be bringing.

Please Travel by bike, two feet, mass transit or carpool. Thank you!

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The NPSF can be used for projects valued up to $90,000. Park projects that have been funded in the past include playground improvements, trail upgrades, tennis or basketball court repaving, natural area renovations, and accessibility improvements. Examples of street projects include crossing improvements such as marked crosswalks, curb ramps, and pedestrian countdown signals; and traffic calming, such as traffic circles, median islands, and speed feedback signs.  Click here for more information.

]]> http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/11/19/city-of-seattles-neighborhood-park-and-street-fund-now-accepting-proposals/feed/ 0 Applications now being accepted for street projects in your neighborhood! http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/09/26/applications-now-being-accepted-for-street-projects-in-your-neighborhood/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/09/26/applications-now-being-accepted-for-street-projects-in-your-neighborhood/#comments Wed, 26 Sep 2012 18:57:40 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=3207 The Neighborhood Street Fund (NSF) Large Project Program is now accepting applications for the third and final round of funding from the voter approved Bridging the Gap (BTG) Transportation levy. This levy, adopted by voters in 2006, provides $4.5M every three years to select, design and construct larger neighborhood projects identified by the community.  Click here for more information.

]]> http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/09/26/applications-now-being-accepted-for-street-projects-in-your-neighborhood/feed/ 0 Final week to apply for park and street improvements via the Neighborhood Projects Fund http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/01/25/final-week-to-apply-for-park-and-street-improvements-via-the-neighborhood-projects-fund/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/01/25/final-week-to-apply-for-park-and-street-improvements-via-the-neighborhood-projects-fund/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:32:38 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=2706 The deadline to apply for this funding is Wednesday, February 1. 

The Neighborhood Projects Fund is made up of two funding sources – Cumulative Reserve Funds (CRF) and Neighborhood Street Funds (NSF). The fund will accept applications for projects valued up to $90K for park or street improvements, such as pathway upgrades, tennis court repaving, accessibility improvements, traffic calming, playground upgrades, school zone speed limit signs, etc. This funding source is not recommended for sidewalks, as sidewalks are typically more expensive than this funding allows.

You may apply to the fund by completing the application form which is available from your Neighborhood District Coordinator or online at http://www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/btgnsfcrf/.  Applications can be submitted by mail (PO Box 94649, Seattle, WA  98124-4649, Attn: Wendy Watson), by FAX at 206-233-5142, or by email to NeighborhoodProjectFund@seattle.gov.

 Don’t delay, apply today!

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]]> http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/01/18/info-to-help-you-stay-safe-in-this-winter-weather/feed/ 0 Neighborhood Projects Fund now open for applications http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2011/12/01/neighborhood-projects-fund-now-open-for-applications/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2011/12/01/neighborhood-projects-fund-now-open-for-applications/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:10:16 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=2580 The City of Seattle’s Neighborhood Projects Fund (NPF) is now taking applications for neighborhood-generated projects focused on park or street improvements. Applications are due February 1, 2012 at 5 p.m.

The NPF is made up of two funding sources – Cumulative Reserve Funds (CRF) and Neighborhood Street Funds (NSF). The fund will accept applications for projects valued up to $90K for park or street improvements, such as pathway upgrades, tennis court repaving, accessibility improvements, traffic calming, playground upgrades, school zone speed limit signs, etc. This funding source is not recommended for sidewalks, as sidewalks are typically more expensive than this funding allows.

You may apply to the fund by completing the application form which is available from your Neighborhood District Coordinator or online at http://www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/btgnsfcrf/.  Applications can be submitted by mail (PO Box 94649, Seattle, WA  98124-4649, Attn: Wendy Watson), by FAX at 206-233-5142, or by email to NeighborhoodProjectFund@seattle.gov.

 

]]> http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2011/12/01/neighborhood-projects-fund-now-open-for-applications/feed/ 0 City of Seattle launches web portal on its funding programs http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2011/06/08/city-of-seattle-launches-web-portal-on-its-funding-programs/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2011/06/08/city-of-seattle-launches-web-portal-on-its-funding-programs/#comments Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:11:50 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=2065 Have an idea to enhance your community? Need help with funding to make it happen? The city of Seattle may be able to help. It offers a wide variety of funding opportunities ranging from $250 to $1.5 million to support community projects. To make it convenient for community members to learn about its diverse funding programs, the city has created a web portal which can be found at www.seattle.gov/grants.

This user-friendly portal organizes the funding opportunities in six categories: youth; technology; community building and organizing; physical improvements; arts and culture; and the environment. Visitors can also search by the name of the city department and funding program(s), or can view all the programs side-by-side in an easy-to-read matrix format.

“We want to make it easy for people to improve their communities” says Mayor McGinn.

The web portal includes an online calendar which lists funding deadlines, workshops, and events of funded projects.  Its blog provides updates on the funding programs and shares stories about community projects.  Seattle Department of Neighborhoods has been charged with monitoring the portal and to grow and enhance it over time.

Various city departments manage the funding programs; and the criteria and funding amounts vary depending on the type of project, city priorities, the departments’ capacity, and available funding.  Some of the funding programs require a community match of volunteer labor, donated materials, donated professional services, or cash.

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