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Area proposed for South Lake Union Development project.

South Lake Union Park Development

Status
Funded in 2007
WWRP Applicant: City of Seattle WWRP Category: Water Access WWRP Grant: $500,000 Applicant Match: $2,500,000 Project Type: Development County: King  Legislative District: 43rd 

Seattle will use this grant to redevelop a 12-acre park at South Lake Union by creating pathways and a bridge over the inlet. Work will include demolition, landscaping, and other site enhancements. The grant will help enhance the recreation and improve shoreline and bulkhead alignment, car circulation, parking, park accessibility, and pedestrian circulation. The park will feature a terraced edge on the shore, a historic ships wharf, look-out points, and interactive fountains. Seattle will contribute $2.5 million in cash, donations, and a state grant.

RCO Project Number: 06-1620

Location

The Park is located in Seattle at 860 Terry Avenue North, on the south end of Lake Union, northeast of the intersection of Westlake Avenue and Valley Street. FROM I-5 SOUTH: Bear right on the ramp at the sign that reads ""Exit 167 to Mercer St./Seattle Center and go southwest for .5 miles. Turn right on Fairview Avenue North and go north 500 feet. Turn left on Valley Street, staying in rightmost lane and go west two blocks (approximately 600 yards). Directly after passing the Center for Woode

Red Marker South Lake Union Park Development
Seattle will use this grant to redevelop a 12-acre park at South Lake Union by creating pathways and a bridge over the inlet. Work will include demolition, landscaping, and other site enhancements. The grant will help enhance the recreation and improve shoreline and bulkhead alignment, car circulation, parking, park accessibility, and pedestrian circulation. The park will feature a terraced edge on the shore, a historic ships wharf, look-out points, and interactive fountains. Seattle will contribute $2.5 million in cash, donations, and a state grant.
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What is the WWRP?

The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) is a state grant program that creates and conserves local and state parks, wildlife habitat and working farms. The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office administers WWRP grants, and the legislature funds the program.

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