April 1, 2023

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Welcome to this week's Green Lake neighborhood newsletter, where we have a great deal to share with you! Get informed on how the Striker Amendments could impact affordable housing development in our area. Music lovers, don't miss out on the incredible fusion of Leif Totusek & 1-2-3 at Latona Pub. And finally, learn more about the increased parking rates in our area, as well as how a local chiropractor can help alleviate chronic pain conditions. Enjoy this edition packed with captivating stories, including the recovery of a car from the depths of Green Lake!

🗳️ Politics

Striker Amendments Threaten Affordable Housing Development Near Green Lake

Striker amendments to housing bills in the Washington Legislature threaten to significantly reduce the potential for affordable, walkable housing by cutting the distance these bills apply around transit stations, resulting in a 75% to 95% decrease in developable area. This reduction in impact could significantly impede efforts to expand affordable, walkable housing in areas like Green Lake.

🌲 Random

🍺 Nightlife

Experience the Melodic Fusion of Leif Totusek & 1-2-3 at Latona Pub in Green Lake

Leif Totusek & 1-2-3 will be performing at Latona Pub in Green Lake on April 7th from 5-7pm PDT. This Seattle-based guitarist and composer is one of America's foremost experts in Pan-African, Soukous, Rumba, and Jazz music.

💰 Finance

Green Lake Parking Rates Increased in Seattle's Response to Demand

Seattle has adjusted parking rates in response to increased on-street parking demand, with rates increasing by up to $1 per hour. Green Lake has seen an increase in rates to $2 per hour during the morning and $4 during the afternoon, while some areas such as Denny Triangle will see rates as high as $5 per hour.

🚔 Public Safety

Seattle Police Recover Car From Bottom of Green Lake With Help of ROV

The Seattle Police Department's Harbor Unit used a Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) to recover a car that had been driven into Green Lake earlier this month by a man in crisis. The car was found approximately 50 feet from Green Lake's shore and below 12 feet from the surface of the water.

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