The South Lake Union district of Seattle is undergoing a massive revitalization project as part of Paul Allen's vision to transform the area from industrial/commercial to a thriving business, bio-medical and residential neighborhood.
Part of the undertaking is the $20 million re-visioning of the Lake Union Park at the South end of Lake Union. When complete, the 12-acre park will provide additional green space, walking paths, a model boat pond, a beach for hand-launched boats (kayaks) and an expanded Center for Wood Boats facility. There is also a proposal to create a 6-mile pathway around the whole of Lake Union, similar to Green Lake.
Watch a flash animation of the park, provided by City Investors LLC. (click on image)
Lake Union Park timeline:
Complete Phase I (Fall 2007)
North terraces to the water
Boardwalk on West side
Pedestrian bridge
Bulkhead repair/replacement
Site preparation and intial utilities
Landscaping and greenery
Street car stop
Begin Phase II (Winter 2009)
Complete Phase II (Fall 2009)
Valley Street entry & Tree Grove
Water fountain installed
Expanded Center for Wooden Boats
Great lawn for events
Model boat pond
History trail
Boardwalk extension
Parking
Pathways
Beach for hand-launched boats
Landscaping and greenery
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