Imagine expanded sidewalks—lined with trees and plants, sitting benches, and public art—that invite people to walk their neighborhoods and stop by the local “mom and pop” shops. Imagine a self-sustaining hydrology system that captures rain water from a nearby building to water the newly planted trees and greenery along the sidewalk.
This is an image of a successful green street, and in 2009 InterIm CDA completes construction of the Chinatown/International District’s first green street.
The Maynard Green Street demonstration project is part of our commitment and vision for a more pedestrian-friendly and sustainable neighborhood. Projects like this one not only serve to enhance the quality of life for residents, but also create a better environment for small businesses.
WE ARE GRATEFUL TO THESE FUNDERS FOR MAKING THIS INNOVATIVE PROJECT POSSIBLE
City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Neighborhood Matching Fund
City of Seattle Office of Economic Development
City of Seattle Department of Planning and Development
City of Seattle Department of Transportation Cumulative Reserve Fund/Neighborhood Street Fund
Environmental Protection Agency
King County – Waterworks
4Culture
South Downtown Foundation
Impact Capital
Children’s Garden
Last spring, an experimental children’s garden was added in the Danny Woo Community Garden. Children from nearby Nihonmachi Terrace Family Housing planted fruits and vegetables. They also learned how to identify the different parts of plants, used their imaginations to create their own make-believe plants, and made stamped artworks using the dyes from plants.
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