Help build a parklet in Uptown!
20151
from 83 donors
20000 goal
met!
- What is a parklet?
- A parklet is a small segment of the right-of-way that has been converted from private automobile use to a pubic space for all to enjoy.
- Why should I support the Uptown Parklet?
- The Uptown Parklet is a community-initiated project. The Uptown Alliance has partnered with SIFF Cinema and the Seattle Parks Foundation to design, fund and build this great little park space. The Uptown Parklet has been designed the reflect the unique arts and culture identity of the Uptown neighborhood and will provide a welcoming space for both residents and visitors.
- Where does my money go?
- The Uptown Parklet will provide a unique community gathering space within the Uptown neighborhood. It will be built to last, using quality materials, including weather-resistant hardwood decking and the same tables and chairs used in Counterbalance Park. Your gift will help to purchase the materials, furnishings and permits needed for the parklet. Your contribution to the Uptown Parklet is tax-deductible.
- What will I be able to do at the Uptown Parklet?
- The Uptown Parklet will be a tiny park space in which you can sit to rest and enjoy a view of the Space Needle, pick up a book at the little free library, people-watch along Queen Anne Avenue, enjoy a cheeseburger or a cup of coffee, park your bike, or socialize with your neighbors. The parklet will serve as a community gathering space in the form of a small urban oasis, welcoming all to the heart of Uptown.
- What features will the Uptown Parklet include?
- The Uptown Parklet will provide benches, tables and chairs, a little free library, planters, bicycle racks, and artwork. The parklet design features repurposed film reels donated by SIFF Cinema.
- More about parklets
- The SIFF Cinema Uptown site was selected as one of SDOT’s pilot parklet locations. To learn more about the Pilot Parklet Program, visit: http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/parklets.htm
- About the design team
- VIA Architecture’s Community Design Studio and Slater Construction are providing pro bono design and contracting services for the Uptown Parklet.
Thanks to...
| Aug 8 | Wayne made a 100 contribution |
| Aug 7 | Dick's Drive-In gave 2500 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs |
| Aug 4 | Carolyn made a 75 contribution |
| Carolyn made a 75 contribution | |
| Jeanette made a 50 contribution | |
| Aug 2 | Raymond gave 100 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs |
| Johanna made a 75 contribution | |
| Aug 1 | Kirk gave 25 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs |
| Sharon gave 20 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs | |
| Alex gave 10 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs | |
| Debbie gave 250 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs | |
| Jul 31 | Todd made a 250 contribution |
| Jul 30 | Emily gave 50 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs |
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Kari
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| Jul 28 | Rebecca made a 50 contribution |
| Jeff made a 35 contribution | |
| Jul 26 | Elin made a 25 contribution |
| Jul 24 | Marguerite made a 25 contribution |
| Julia & Pete gave 50 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs | |
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Carol
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Amanda
gave 50 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs |
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| Jul 23 | Kelley made a 50 contribution |
| Jane gave 250 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs | |
| Jul 22 | Charley gave 250 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs |
| Karen gave 250 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs | |
| Howard gave 100 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs | |
| Robert made a 20 contribution | |
| HBB gave 250 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs | |
| Geoffrey gave 250 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs | |
| Matthew made a 20 contribution | |
| Terri gave 100 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs | |
| Jul 21 | Diane made a 100 contribution |
| Edgar gave 250 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs | |
| Matt gave 50 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs | |
| Jul 20 | Don & Pam gave 100 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs |
| Tom gave 250 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs | |
| Bryan gave 25 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs | |
| Jul 19 | Michael made a 100 contribution |
| Jul 18 | Rick made a 100 contribution |
| Maria made a 250 contribution | |
| Jul 17 | Erin gave 250 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs |
| Jul 15 | Uptown gave 250 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs |
| Brian gave 250 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs | |
| Jul 14 | Matt gave 500 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs |
| Jul 11 | Susan gave 25 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs |
| Adrian made a 20 contribution | |
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| Vulcan gave 2500 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs | |
| Michael made a 20 contribution | |
| Jul 10 | Yale made a 50 contribution |
| Robert made a 250 contribution | |
| Lisa gave 250 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs | |
| Jul 9 | Seattle Center Foundation gave 1000 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs |
| Matt gave 250 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs | |
| Jul 6 | James gave 20 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs |
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Keshet
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| Alan made a 250 contribution | |
| Jul 5 | Marissa made a 50 contribution |
| Jody made a 25 contribution | |
| Jul 4 | Mary Lynn made a 25 contribution |
| Jul 3 | Ann made a 20 contribution |
| Martin made a 250 contribution | |
| George gave 100 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs | |
| Maggie & Carly gave 500 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs | |
| Catherine gave 50 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs | |
| Adam made a 101 contribution | |
| Jul 2 | Jackie made a 25 contribution |
| Laural gave 20 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs | |
| Michael gave 30 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs | |
| Rosie gave 100 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs | |
| Naomi gave 20 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs | |
| Becky Lenaburg and Paul Urla made a 250 contribution | |
| Joe gave 20 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs | |
| Martin made a 2500 contribution | |
| Genevieve made a 100 contribution | |
| Oscar G. gave 250 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs | |
| Jeffrey gave 20 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs | |
| Tim gave 100 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs | |
| Jill gave 50 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs | |
| Lynn gave 20 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs | |
| Jul 1 | Jean made a 250 contribution |
| Bayview Retirement Community gave 2500 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs | |
| Robert gave 100 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs | |
| Sarah gave 50 for a share of the Uptown Parklet development costs |
Building a space for community in Uptown
The Uptown Alliance invites you to help us build a unique community gathering space for our neighborhood. A parklet transforms a small portion of the right of way into a pocket of public park space.
Ours will be located on Queen Anne Avenue outside the SIFF Cinema building and has been designed to showcase Uptown’s unique arts and culture identity. The Uptown Parklet will be a place to sit, relax, enjoy a cup of coffee and meet with neighbors, and it will provide a fun and colorful enhancement to the neighborhood streetscape in the Heart of Uptown retail district.
Please donate today to help us gather the resources needed for the construction of this tiny gem. You may also provide further support by starting your own campaign page and inviting your friends to help support the Uptown Parklet project. Thank you for helping us to build the Uptown Parklet!
About the Uptown Alliance
The Uptown Alliance is a non-profit community organization that strives to promote a sustainable, civil, and enjoyable environment in Uptown for residents, businesses and visitors. This all-volunteer organization works to shape urban design policies, create public amenities and promote a sense of community within the Uptown Urban Center.