Seattle Design Commission applauds High
Point
Praises participation and opportunity
created
SEATTLE--November 30, 2002--On November 21 the Seattle Design
Commission reviewed the Master Plan for the redeveloped High Point
community and approved it enthusiastically. They also gave it high
marks for the participatory process that accompanied its
development.
The Design Commission made several comments and
recommendations about the plan, including the following:
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The Design Commission strongly supports the urban design
approach taken and the vision and realization of this plan based
on the reintroduction of the historic street pattern and respect
for the topography;
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Commends the active participation of SPU and the incredible
opportunity that SHA has presented;
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Appreciates and recognize all of the pieces that had to come
together in the contract rezone to manage density;
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Commends the design going forward and seeding the site for
future design;
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Thanks Seattle Housing Authority for going far in integrating
different types of units throughout the plan; and
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Will support, in any way they can, the street design
idiosyncrasies that will make the project work, such as bulbing
sidewalks to preserve trees and working with SDOT to create a
pedestrian feel on Sylvan Way.
The Design Commission approved the street vacations
that were requested in the Master Use Plan. In early 2003 the street
vacation plan will go to the Seattle City Council for consideration.
For additional information on the High Point
development, please
click
here to visit the High Point Web page.
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