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May 10, 2008: New T-Mobile cell tower on 35th NE near NE 75th St. Inset: The pole is just under 60'. Does this New York photo give you any ideas? Photo by David Atcheson.

WCC Land Use Committee has a new website

The Land Use Committee of Wedgwood Community Council has a new web site for sharing information and thoughts on land use in our neighborhood. Set up as a blog by committee chair Greg Raece, the site is a tool for Wedgwoodians to "help drive Wedgwood's land-use future." Check it out.

February 9 2008 Democratic caucus at Thornton Creek Elementary

Big Turnout at Caucuses
Democratic caucus-goers packed the Thornton Creek Elementary (Decatur) cafeteria on the afternoon of February 8, 2008. Photo by David Atcheson.

Wedgwood Action Group Reaches Agreement with Condo Developer

The Wedgwood Action Group and Murray Franklyn, the developer of the upcoming condo project at 35th & 86th, have reached a compromise that includes additional commitments on building design, pedestrian safety, types of businesses for the commercial space, and construction impacts. See the posting on the Wedgwood Action Group blog for details. Thanks to WAG for their hard work and persistence!

35th Ave landmark to make way for townhouses

Is this goodbye?
This landmark at 7321 35th Ave NE may be making way for multi-family and live/work structures according to a new land-use application. Photo by David Atcheson.

December 3, 2007 flooding at Thornton Creek
Heavy rains produced high flows and flooding along Thornton Creek in nearby Meadowbrook and Matthews Beach. Slideshow...

Neighbors appeal decision on condos

November 5, 2007: The Wedgwood Action Group filed an appeal of the Department of Planning and Development's decision to approve construction of the condo project at 35th Ave NE & NE 86th St. See their blog for the latest.

Wedgwood Business Trick-or-Treat Photos

A two-person cow enters the barber shop!

An intricate Jack-o-lantern in NW Wedgwood

Scenes from Halloween 2007 in Wedgwood: a bovine outside the Wedgwood Barbershop, a friendly WCC trustee crossing guard, and in intricate jack-o-lantern in NW Wedgwood. Photos by David Atcheson.

2nd Annual
Wedgwood Art Festival

...was held Saturday, July 21 outside HomeStreet Bank. It was a great success, with 15 artists exhibiting and four musical acts. Festival website...

July 14, 2007: Wedgwood Outdoor Cinema

The 2007 Wedgwood Outdoor Cinema on July 14 featured E.T the Extra-Terrestrial, food and information booths, and children's games. Photo by David Atcheson. More...

June 30, 2007: Dahl Playfield Re-Opening Celebration

...Friends of Dahl Playfield and Seattle Parks and Recreation hosted a gathering at the park June 30, 2007 featuring Mayor Greg Nickels, Councilmembers Richard Conlin and Bob Ferguson, and neighbors for the grand re-opening of Dahl Playfield. The community-driven design was 4 years in the making and includes: a new children’s play area, a new half basketball court, ball field improvements, a public art installation and forested wetlands landscaping.

Offering remarks were Mayor Greg Nickels; King County Councilmember Bob Ferguson; City Councilmember Richard Conlin; Betty Jean “B.J.” Brooks, Interim Superintendent and Stella Chao, Director of the Department of Neighborhoods. Musical was provided by Wedgwood Co-op Preschool Students and the Nyamuziwa Marimba Ensemble.

Wedgwood Co-op Preschool Students help Mayor Greg Nickels cut the ribbon.

The crowd enjoyed remarks by public officials and community leaders as well as preschoolers' songs and marimba music.

Bill Crow presents Friends of Dahl Playfield chairperson Christine Larsen with flowers.

Photos by Gerard van Wesep.

May 17, 2007: Wedgwood Banners Go Up

Brendan and Tracy Halffman installing the Wedgwood street banners on May 12, 2007. The crew also included Jack Robinson, Dick Halffman, and David Atcheson. Photo by David Atcheson.

City Council to Hold Committee Meeting in Wedgwood May 17

The Economic Development and Neighborhoods Committee will meet in Wedgwood starting 6 p.m, Thursday May 17. More...

Apply by May 18 for Neighborhood Transportation & Parks Projects Funding

Have you identified an intersection or sidewalk in need of improvement? A need for new pedestrian facilities? Write up your proposal on a one-page form and send it to the Department of Neighborhoods by May 18. Complete info and forms...

Ciscoe at May 10 General Meeting

Some keywords for our Thursday, May 10 general meeting: Elections, Heroes, and Ciscoe Morris! Don't miss it.

Dahl Playfield playground work party, 4/21/2007.
Photo courtesy Christine Larsen.

Condos Planned for 35th & 86th

January 2007: Wedgwood LLC is proposing to build 4-story condominium along 35th Ave NE at NE 86th, the current site of the Jewish Community Center building. See our January 2007 article and March 2007 article from the Wedgwood Echo.

Winds Topple Wedgwood Trees

Kids perched on a tree toppled 12/15/2006.

12/15/2006: A windstorm took down scores of Wedgwood trees and power outages closed Seattle schools -- providing a good opportunity to investigate the aftermath! Photo by David Atcheson.

King County has put together some good tips on managing trees, limbs and brush damaged by the storm.

Nominate a Wedgwood Hero!

The WCC is accepting nominations for the Wedgwood Hero Award, to be presented at the March general meeting. You may nominate an individual, business, and/or organization that goes over and above in service to the community.

Print a form and mail it in, or fill out the Word form, save it, and email it as an attachment. See form for more info.

Deadline extended:
Postmark or email your nomination by Thursday, January 11, or bring it to the WCC general meeting that night!

New willow at Dahl Playfield

The tree was donated by Temple Beth Am and planted on 11/15/2006 with the help of students at Wedgwood Cooperative Preschool. Photo courtesy Christine Larsen, Friends of Dahl Playfield.

Continuing Education Resources Shared at November General Meeting

Five continuing education panelists profiled their respective organizations. Highlights...

City Council Hosts Meeting on 520 Bridge

October 5, 2006: The city council hosted a public meeting last night on its proposed recommendaton that the state choose the 6-lane replacement alternative. More...

Big Willow at Dahl Playfield Comes Down

September 28, 2006: Seattle Parks and Recreation followed through yesterday on their plans to cut down the giant willow tree at Dahl Playfield. More...

Dahl Playfield Update

9/17/2006: Friends of Dahl Playfield's Christine Larsen provides an update to the community on scheduling for the art installation and renovations of the play area and ball fields.

Big Dahl Willow to Be Removed

August, 2006: The venerable willow tree at Dahl Playfield is due to be removed for safety reasons. More...

Wedgwood Art Festival:
A New Tradition!

On July 22, festival goers enjoyed the work of local artists, live music, and children's art activities in front of HomeStreet Bank. Photos...

Outdoor Cinema a Big Hit

July, 2006: On July 15, several hundred community members flocked to AE2 at Decatur for the WCC's 4th Annual Outdoor Cinema, featuring Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, children's games, and food and info booths. More...

Wedgwood mourns tragic loss of Mary Cooper and Susanna Stodden

The Wedgwood Community Council expresses its deepest sympathies to the family of Mary Cooper and her daughter Susanna Stodden. Mary was librarian at AE2 at Decatur elementary school and Susanna was a staff member at Seattle Audubon Society. Both women touched the lives of countless children and adults. At the outdoor cinema at AE2 on July 15, principal John Miner spoke in remembrance of the two women and community members created memorial messages at a table set up for that purpose. The AE2 and Seattle Audubon web sites have additional messages about Mary and Susanna.

Wedgwood Outdoor Cinema

July 15 is the big night! Food, children's games, and more before the movie. More...

May 15, 2006: Wedgwood Community Council Elects 2006-2007 Trustees

See the election results.

Bus Stop by QFC to Be Improved

...the one at NE 85th just east of 35th NE, between QFC and Rite Aid. See the news release from SDOT (a PDF file) for more info.

Déjà vu? QFC and Queen Anne

WCC President Brian Swanson is featured in a Queen Anne News story on possibility of QFC replacing Metropolitan Market. More...

Skatespot at Dahl Playfield

August 25, 2005: The Seattle Board of Park Commissioners votes in favor of a skatespot at Dahl Playfield. More...

February, 2006: Neighborhood History

Local history will be on display at the NE Library in February 2006!

August 15, 2005: NE Arterial Project

Seattle Dept. of Transportation begins upgrade of Wedgwood area arterials. More...

July 13, 2005: Wedgwood Grants Recommended

Dahl Field and Wedgwood School playground are among the 18 projects recommended for large grants from the Neighborhood Matching Fund. See the story in the Seattle PI and Wedgwood School press release (PDF).

July 10, 2005: Coyotes in Wedgwood

Check out this Seattle Times story on some unfortunate interactions between our wild and domestic furry friends.

August 28, 2004

The 2nd annual Wedgwood Outdoor Cinema last night was a big hit, drawing hundreds for an evening of fun and entertainment. The weather cooperated, Shrek was the movie, many community businesses had booths, and HomeStreet Bank was the star sponsor! The September Wedgwood Echo has a full write-up.

Check out real-time weather info from the Wedgwood Weather Station!

July 27, 2003

Wedgwood Outdoor Cinema a big hit -- draws hundreds for an evening of fun and entertainment. See the event report!

July 22, 2003

Tent City for homeless sets up housekeeping in Wedgwood (Seattle PI).

January 22, 2003

Wedgwood Block Watch Summit hosted at home of Council President Brian Swanson. Info updated on our Crime Prevention pages.

January 16, 2003

Seattle Department of Transportation holds community meeting at Eckstein on the 35th Avenue Northeast Improvement Project.

November 3, 2002

Ten WCC presidents gather in historic reunion. More info, with photo...

November 1, 2002:

Wedgwood Business Trick-or-Treat a hit once again! More info, with photos...

April 7, 2002

Pacific Northwest magazine features habitat restoration in Wedgwood's Maple Creek ravine. See Behind the Little House. (The article identifies the neighborhood as Maple Leaf, but it's really Wedgwood!)

March 14, 2002

Police inform community about registered sex offenders living in the Wedgwood area at a meeting hosted by Wedgwood Elementary. In addition to providing information on specific individuals, police reviewed basic precautions (see Keeping Kids Safe on the police department web site). See also the March 18 Susan Paynter column in the Seattle PI.

Feb 23, 2002

The WCC had been eying the Seattle City Light property off 35th Ave NE at 86th for a potential pocket park. We've learned from the Seattle Office of Housing that the lot is slated for development as subsidized housing, but that may be a couple years away. The agency will invite public input.

Oct 30, 2001

Change is Coming to Site of Godfather's Pizza (from the Wedgwood Echo)

October 29, 2001:

Neighborhood Organizing Efforts Pay Off (from the Wedgwood Echo)

Sept 23, 2001:

Wedgwood featured in Seattle Times real estate section. See article.

September 19, 2001

The Seattle Times does a story following a September 17 crime prevention meeting.

Sept 6, 2001

Over 300 people attend last night's mayoral forum put on by Wedgwood Community Council and other local clubs! See the Seattle PI article.

September 4, 2001

Neighborhood organizes against Wedgwood crime wave. Packed community meeting on Sept 4 punctuated by car crash on 35th. See more about the meeting.

June 20, 2001

Seattle Housing Authority sends new letter on Wedgewood Estates acquisition.

June 19, 2001

Mayor Schell tours Wedgwood. See a report including photo!

June 4, 2001

Seattle Housing Authority to acquire Wedgewood Estates. See SHA's letter to our community.