The City of Seattle is now accepting proposals to the Neighborhood Park and Street Fund (NPSF) to support improvements to neighborhood parks and streets that are initiated by community members.
The NPSF can be used for projects valued up to $90,000 that will improve parks and streets for your local community. A local project example that was funded by NPSF includes the improved crossing at NW 58th and 14th Ave NW (pictured).
Other examples of park projects include playground improvements, trail upgrades, sport court resurfacing, natural area renovations, and accessibility improvements. Examples of street projects include crossing improvements such as marked crosswalks, curb ramps, and pedestrian countdown signals; and traffic calming, such as traffic circles and speed feedback signs.
The deadline for applications is February 8, 2016, and awarded projects will be completed in 2017. Any individual, neighborhood group, or business group is eligible and encouraged to apply.
To learn more about the fund or to propose a project click here. If you have further questions contact our Neighborhood District Coordinator Thomas Whittemore at (206) 684-4096 or via email Thomas.Whittemore@seattle.gov.
Photo courtesy of East Ballard Community Association.
