Sidewalk work, park expansion, and other Morgan Community Association notes

We’ve already published our video from the HALA and “backyard cottages” presentations that comprised the second half of Wednesday night’s quarterly Morgan Community Association meeting. Before that, a quick MoCA meeting included these neighborhood updates:

SIDEWALK WORK TO CONTINUE IN SPRING: The grant-funded work to repair/replace the sidewalk on the west side of California SW south of Fauntleroy Way will continue “in late March to April.” The sidewalk in front of the commercial building on the southwest corner of the intersection was completed last fall (our photo is from Thursday).

PARK-EXPANSION UPDATE: The city has owned the commercial building north of Morgan Junction Park for more than a year and a half, and demolition is now “guesstimated” for next July, according to MoCA. The cleaners closed earlier this winter and the convenience store is expected to be out by May. Park design hasn’t begun yet, though.

LINCOLN PARK PLAY AREA MEETING REMINDER: As noted here last week, Seattle Parks has set February 2nd as the next meeting for the renovation of the north play area at Lincoln Park, 6:30 pm at Gatewood Elementary (4320 SW Myrtle).

MORGAN JUNCTION BUSINESS MIXER: Area businesses are invited to network and mingle at the next mixer – 5-7 pm April 28th at Zeeks Pizza (WSB sponsor) on the northwest corner of California/Fauntleroy.

P.S. MoCA (an all-volunteer group) also elected this year’s officers/executive board members: President Deb Barker, Vice President Phillip Tavel, Recording Secretary Jennifer Whip, Treasurer Eldon Olson, Public Information Officer Cindi Barker, Southwest District Council rep Tamsen Spengler.

Michael Waldo January 22, 2016 (7:41 pm)

That new park will give the Bridge a new smoking area.What is actually needed is a parking lot.

JanS January 22, 2016 (8:22 pm)

they paved paradise and put on a parking lot..

M January 23, 2016 (6:18 am)

Bocce

OnGraham January 23, 2016 (12:35 pm)

As a very near neighbor to this this potential park, I’m really hoping for some kind of activity driven design that will draw people to the park for more productive pursuits. As a mom, would love some kind of kid oriented play structure/activity. Failing that, while not a dog owner, something for that crowd would be interesting. Bocce? Maybe, as long as we think that it would garner consistent use. As it stands, I get nervous taking my kids there due to dodgy behavior.

Meyer January 23, 2016 (4:36 pm)

@Michael – How will this new park give The Bridge a smoking area? I thought there was a building between where this park will go and The Bridge. As much as I like that they are putting a park in, these small green areas don’t give a very nice ‘park’ feel, especially when they are by a busy road. It’s too small for most activities and too loud to be relaxing. I do hope they can add something special to it such as bocce or croquet or badminton.

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