GPI Project Update

Columbia City/Hillman City Gateway Project Begins Community Meetings

With a steering group of dedicated, diverse and positive individuals assembled, the Columbia City/Hillman City Gateway Project is well on its way. “It is so great to be working together on strengthening our community this way,â€? says Columbia City resident Jeremy Valenta.

With Pomegranate Center’s assistance, the steering group is organizing a series of community events to brainstorm a project that would be a “multiple victory� for the two neighborhoods. This project should at once increase connection between the two neighborhoods, stimulate walkability along Rainier Avenue and integrate art as a strategy for increasing a sense of place. And, they will do all of this through a collaborative community process!

The first community meetings will take place later this month. If you work or live in the Columbia City or Hillman City neighborhoods, we hope to see you there!

COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Tuesday, September 2, 6:30-8:30pm
–or–
Sunday, September 30, 1:30-3:30pm

Meet at the Whitworth School
5215 46th Ave. S, Seattle, WA
*Snacks and childcare provided!*

The Columbia City/Hillman City Gateway Project is the recipient of the 2007 Gathering Places Initiative award, which grants $20,000 worth of Pomegranate Center planning and design services to build a gathering place for their community. Contact us to learn how you can support the Gathering Places Initiative and bring the Multiple Victories process to communities without resources to match their need.

Posted on Wednesday, September 12th, 2007