Capitol Hill residents (and alumni) shoot and are in a new music video that is an anthem to social media nerds.  Hope you guys like it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psNUP_bcggY

Looking for a quick hit of pure health? Or the easy way to pack in a load of vitamins without making any effort? Head to HEALEO in Capitol Hill and experience the best smoothies and healthy snacks in Seattle.

I’ve heard about this place and seen it a hundred times as I’ve driven in Capitol Hill, but the momentum to actually go in was always an afterthought. Until I started hearing about it on Twitter.

One HEALEO devotee, @ashleysee, tweets “Just had some pretty terrific soft serve @HEALEO. Twas made w/ hemp, therefore vegan and AMAZING!” Mmmmmm….Sounds like an affogato (espresso over ice cream) is in my future. It’s not on the menu, but it should be!

@BellaWonder gushes that HEALEO is “soooooo good- seriously my current obsession!” And since her post-HEALEO tweets are always somewhat euphoric, it convinced me to hightail it in there and see for myself what the fuss was all about.

First, the smoothies are divine, and completely different from the milkshake-wannabe smoothies from the big chains. My current fave is the Acai-Oxidant, which blends Acai juice, Acai berry, pomegranate juice, blueberries, strawberries, and apple juice. It’s delicious and refreshing, without feeling weighted by any dairy.

The Warm Grain Bowls are terrific, combing healthy ingredients and served over quinoa or brown rice, making the perfect full meal on the go. They also offer several sandwich and salad options in their refrigerator case, and even sell hummous that they claim is, “the best hummous you have EVER tasted.” Quite the claim. If only I hadn’t accidentally left mine in the car for 6 hours in the sun….sigh.

And finally, if you really need to kick that health into high gear, the walls of HEALEO are literally lined with supplements to fit your every need. Take your time perusing the selection with free Wi-Fi and free 30 minute parking in the garage.

Did I mention I love this place??

1520 15th Ave (between Madison St & Pine St) Seattle, WA 98122

(206) 453-5066 healeo.com

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Walking through the green space in Cal Anderson on any given day is already a interesting experience given the number of yoga posers, hipster families and sun bathers but come Sunday the park will feature even more displays of cool things to look at. MadArt In the Park, a program sponsored by the Seattle Parks Department, will transform Cal Anderson into an art studio and gallery for six weeks starting this Sunday for six emerging artists who will be creating site specific sculptures.

The concept model for Jason Puccinelli’s work

Each artist will draw on a different perspective to explain the world as they experience it, according to MadArt’s website.

Jason Puccinelli draws on the future, while Stephen Rock excavates the past.  Amy Johnson tells her story based on a folk tale and Justin Lytle envisions his moment as a bird that no longer can fly. Both Casey Curran and Alex Hayden reflect the earth from mirror- like vantage points. 

Beginning August 1, the six artists will spend two weeks constructing their art pieces, allowing community members to see the creative process in action. Bryan Ohno, MadArt director said the exhibit is meant to inspire curiosity in community members, to get them to ask questions. The exhibit will run until September 12 with the official kick off being August 12 when the artists complete their sculptures. The organization was also behind last year’s window art installation in Madison Park.

Casey Curran’s grass disk concept

“Cal Anderson is in the heart of Capitol Hill. It’s high density […] precisely what we were going for,” according to Ohno, who said MadArt originally planned on using a different park before the Parks Department suggested Cal Anderson. “We wanted to bring art to the community.”

Other events offered at the exhibit will include free film screenings from IndieFlix in their “Film Festival in a Box.” Park goers will be able to view four short films at the August 12 kick off party and then vote for their favorite via text message.

Meanwhile, the art program backed by Sound Transit to bring interesting displays to the giant red sound wall surrounding the light rail construction area continues nearby.

Also, don’t forget that Friday night is the second edition of the Blonde But Not Forgotten outdoor movies in Cal Anderson Park. The Legend of Billie Jean screens at sundown.

The point of mad art, according to founder Alison Milliman, is to bring art into our lives in unexpected ways. So, don’t be alarmed if you see a giant albatross being erected in the park. Cal Anderson has just gone a bit “mad” for awhile.

After you’ve checked out the concepts for the participating artists and how they “experience” the world, maybe you can add a few ideas to the comments for art that represents how you “experience” it.

A map reveals where the artists will be creating and displaying their art pieces.

Good news! Kyle Clark, owner of the 502 Belmont Ave property (see City going to court to have Belmont Ave ‘biohazard’ house demolished), did not appeal the abatement order the city filed against him regarding the code violations of the dilapidated house. This means that the Department of Development, the government agency that enforces code violations, can go ahead with demolishing the house! This is scheduled to happen in early September. Below is the email I received from the Department of Development on the matter:

We are having a survey performed today for asbestos-containing materials inside the house and garage.  We expect to get the report from the lab in a week or so; if materials are found that require specialized handling for removal and disposal, that will be identified and factored into the specifications for the demolition of the structures.  We expect that the job specifications will be finalized during the week of Aug. 9-13.  Then the contractor will obtain required permits and schedule the crew and equipment.  Our target date for demolition of the house and garage is September 8^th.

Through the magic of the movies, 11th Ave suffered a rainy Wednesday night as shooting for the film Grassroots continues on Capitol Hill. Note the rain machine sprinkler above and the wet pavement below in this picture from @eincline. Hat tip to @jjtweets for bringing it to our attention.

Meanwhile, earlier in the day, scenes were shot — in full, glorious Seattle sunshine — at Seattle Central Community College. Here, Tia Bozzo and Rachel Aronson prepare for work as extras.

The Citys Finding are below. (Personal note, they only comment I have to make is that it’s great that they are trying to solve the parking problems, but don’t create a safety hazzard by allowing parking on both sides fo the street so that emergency vehicles such as ambulances and fire trucks are not able to manuver to the taller homes/condos in the areas)  Please contact them at the address below and let them know how you feel.)

Community Parking Program
Capitol Hill

Restricted Parking Zone (RPZ) Final Decision

Updated March 31, 2010

The SDOT Traffic Management Division Director has made a final decision regarding the expansion of Zones 4 and 21 in Capitol Hill. Please click here for further details, including a map and the days and hours that the zone will be in effect. If you live within the proposed area, you should also be receiving a copy in the mail. Those residents who will be eligible to purchase RPZ permits will receive applications in the mail within a couple of months, before implementation occurs (i.e. before the signs go up).

If you have questions about the RPZ program, please visit www.seattle.gov/transportation/parking/parkingrpz.htm

Thank you again for your participation in this process.

Restricted Parking Zone (RPZ) Public Hearing Comments Received

Updated March 18, 2010

The comment period regarding proposals to add multiple blocks to two existing RPZs in Capitol Hill closed on March 15, 2010. Seven formal comments were made at the public hearing on March 9. In addition, nine comments were received outside of the hearing, by e-mail, letter, and phone. A summary of all of these comments can be found here . The SDOT Traffic Management Division Director will make a final decision shortly. This decision will be published in the Daily Journal of Commerce and the Capitol Hill Times. SDOT will also notify all parties living within 300 feet of the proposed RPZ, and all other interested parties contacted during the parking study and development of the RPZ, by mail, e-mail and on the SDOT website.

Restricted Parking Zone (RPZ) Public Hearing  

Updated March 10, 2010

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) held a Restricted Parking Zone (RPZ) Public Hearing on March 9, concerning the addition of multiple blocks to two existing RPZs, Zones 4 and 21, within the Capitol Hill study area.

Please click here  to see the staff presentation made at the hearing. Please click here to see the initial notice mailed to the neighborhood.

E Olive Way Pedestrian Crossing

Updated February 23, 2010

As part of the Capitol Hill Sound Transit light rail construction, SDOT will be installing a pedestrian crossing at Boylston Avenue E. Work has already started on this project. For more information about the crossing and keeping pedestrians safe in general, please click here .

Final Plan Released

Updated February 9, 2010

In January 2009, SDOT began assessing Capitol Hill on-street parking, working with neighborhood businesses, residents, and community groups.

There were walking tours in February, and a parking occupancy study was completed in March. SDOT staff presented study findings and potential solutions at a Parking Open House in September. A draft parking plan was released in October 2009, and over 200 comments were received from residents and businesses. The final parking plan that SDOT developed has been strongly informed by this community process. Residents and businesses will be receiving this plan in the mail as well.

Implementation of the parking changes will take place in 2010, starting with changes along E Olive Way in March 2010. As a firm schedule is developed, this website will continue to be updated.

Other materials from this year-long study and process are also available in links below.

• Draft parking plan. released in October 2009.
• Materials from Parking Open House in September 2009:
  • North of E Olive Way/E John St (the north half) [ Findings map]   [ Potential Solutions]
  • South of E Olive Way/West of Broadway (the SW quadrant) [ Findings map]   [ Potential Solutions]
  • Cal Anderson Park and 12th Avenue (the SE quadrant) [ Findings map ]   [ Potential Solutions ]

Click on the relative links above to access the maps.

Click here for a handout of key findings from the parking study. Click here for a map of the overall study area specifically showing which blocks were studied. Click here for the full report.  Click here for a study regarding adding capacity on existing streets.

Project Background

Through the Community Parking Program, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will work with Capitol Hill stakeholders to develop a parking management plan that balances neighborhood needs and meets City transportation and environmental goals. The plan will support parking and access for customers, residents and businesses. We will work closely with community organizations to tailor changes that best fit the parking needs in the neighborhood. A previous assessment in 2004 resulted in the addition of time limit signs and the conversion of meters to pay stations.

The following area has been identified for this study:

• E Pine St on the south
• 12th Ave on the east
• E Roy St on the north
• Melrose Ave E on the west

   

Get Involved in the Capitol Hill Parking Assessment

Let us know where you would like to see on-street parking improvements in Capitol Hill. Are there particular blocks you would like SDOT to study? Does your block need new time limit signs or parking for motorcycles, scooters, or bikes?

Contact project manager Ruth Harper at [email protected] or (206) 684-8186 with comments or questions.