August 7, 2009

A new little eatery is about to open at Stone Way & 34th Ave N. This is a shot from Google Maps of the building. The Speedy Reedy, shown here, has moved 75 yards from their old location. Mike emailed us to say that the new place called “Solsticio” will serve breakfast, lunch and smoothies.

August 5, 2009

The sign in the window at 4258 Fremont Ave. N., near Persimmon Cafe, announces the coming arrival of a new daycare facility. “Sprout and Grow” is for kids 2 to 6 with a focus on movement, theater, art and science. The sign says it plans to open in the fall.

August 4, 2009

We drove around the neighborhood and shot a few photos of the “Night Out Against Crime” block parties in Fremont. This is 48th and Evanston, which is in a neighborhood sometimes known as “SoZoo” (South of the Zoo), as one neighbor told us. Kids used shovels and brooms to search for buried treasure. Down the

August 3, 2009

The city wants to give you trees to beautify your block. The Tree Fund, which is part of the Neighborhood Matching Fund, provides trees for neighbors to plant in the planting strip. A neighborhood group of at least five households can apply for ten to forty trees from a list provided by the City Arborist.

August 3, 2009

Backyard cottages, also known as mother-in-law units with more breathing room, could be a new housing option for Seattle. Right now South Seattle is the only area to have them, but Mayor Nickels has proposed allowing them throughout the city. You can learn more about the idea at tonight’s (Monday) Lake Union District Council meeting