The First Hill Improvement Association Celebrating 50 years... 1958-2008
May 2008 General Meeting
Tuesday, May 13th, 6:30 pm, Swedish Hospital B-Level Conference Room #1
Guest Speakers:
Beth Cordova, Director of Resident Services, The Summit at First Hill, who will be discussing a Disaster Preparedness Program for First Hill
Stephen Lundgren, speaking on restoration of boulevards along 7th and 8th Avenues, as well as a proposed clean-up of the Alder and Yesler Trail.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
A Brief History of the First Hill Improvement Association
"Welcome to First Hill...Seattle's First Neighborhood". This greeting meets motorists and pedestrians from all directions as they enter the First Hill neighborhood on major arterial routes. These signs were erected in 1992 to help raise awareness that there is a distinct First Hill neighborhood, separate from Downtown and Capitol Hill. A neighborhood that is home to thousands of residents, from struggling students to the very well-to-do; three of the city's largest medical complexes; a major university; and an organization that works in the interest of all of these diverse groups, the First Hill Improvement Association.
First Hill had it's beginnings as Seattle's first true residential neighborhood in the 1890's, and today is the city's most diverse neighborhood in terms of the variety of housing stock and the mix of businesses found in the area. The First Hill Improvement Association (FHIA) was founded in 1958 by a group of concerned residents, who fought attempts by the State Department of Transportation to have just one overpass connecting First Hill with downtown Seattle. Their efforts brought 4 overpasses, and created the foundation for a community group that has fought for the interests of the area for over 46 years.
The FHIA launched this web site in 2003 to help promote the area and keep citizens abreast of events in the community. We encourage everyone to visit often, and stay in touch with what is happening in the neighborhood, find out how it affects you, and how you can help make a difference.
We encourage your feedback. Contact us and let us know how we're doing, and what your concerns are. We'll be happy to have you join with us and help make First Hill not only "Seattle's First Neighborhood", but Seattle's BEST Neighborhood.
First Hill Transportation Corridors to Undergo Repair
Each year Seattle's Arterial Asphalt and Concrete Program resurfaces a number of streets to improve the pavement condition, and promote smoother, safer, and quieter streets. From April thru October 2008, the Seattle Department of Transportation will be resurfacing Boren Avenue (between Broadway and Denny Way) and Madison Street (between Terry Avenue and 18th Avenue E.).
This project is part of the "Bridging the Gap" Transportation Initiative approved by Seattle voters in November 2006. During Construction (normal work hours being 7 am - 4 pm, with occasional night time and weekend work) you can expect lane closures, pedestrian detours, parking restrictions, and moderate construction noise and dust. SDOT will distribute regular notices with more location specific information during construction.
For more information, please visit SDOT's website at: http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/boren_madison_pave.htm
You may also contact: - George Frost, Public Outreach Coordinator, at george.frost@seattle.gov, (206) 615-0786 - Jessica Murphy, Project Manager, at jessica.murphy@seattle.gov, (206) 684-0178
General Meeting Schedule for 2008
All meetings will be held at Swedish Medical Center, B-Level Conference Room #1, across from the cafeteria
Tuesday, January 8th, 6:30pm Tuesday, February 12th, 6:30pm Tuesday, March 11th, 6:30pm Tuesday, April 8th, 6:30pm Tuesday, May 13th, 6:30pm Tuesday, June 10th, 6:30pm Tuesday, July 8th, 6:30pm Tuesday, August 12th, 6:30pm Tuesday, September 9th, 6:30pm Tuesday, October 14th, 6:30pm Tuesday, November 11th, 6:30pm Tuesday, December 9th, 6:30pm
How to Contact Us...
Due to low utilization and the increasing use of e-mail, FHIA will be discontinuing its phone service as of November 15, 2006. To contact FHIA Board Members, please use the following links:
M Street Grocery is a welcome addition to the First Hill neighborhood. The M Street Project is the first of several major projects that will revitalize the lower Madison Street corridor.
For 18 months an artist's sketch filled this space, but finally the finished product is here! M Street by Holland Partners and OPUS NW.
