12:50 pm
Walk participants assemble in front of Safeway located at 2622 California Ave SW
1:00 pm
Mayor arrives; introduction, walking tour begins
1:00 pm STOP 1: Admiral Safeway, 2622 California Ave SW
Speaker: David Whiting & JoEllen Wang, neighbors adjacent to 3210 California Ave SW; Curt Baxtor, Safeway
Topics covered: the Safeway/ Element 42 project is an example of a positive outcome of the design process: collaboration with
neighbors leading to the inclusion of public amenities. Some concern with proposed 3210 development.
1:15 pm STOP 2: Walk through of Lafayette Elementary School:
Speaker: Sean Reynolds, Lafayette PTA member
Topics covered: The PTA is trying to make major improvements for an outdoor classroom adjacent to the playground.
1:25 pm STOP 3: Pedestrian crossing issues at 47th Av SW & SW Admiral
Speakers: Don Wahl owner of Alki Mail & Dispatch (located at the intersection) and members of ANA
Topics covered: Crossing difficulties at the intersection, measures SDOT has taken so far, and the neighborhood’s request for a
pedestrian signal and other traffic improvements at the intersection.
1:30 pm Coffee chat with walking tour participants at Alki Mail & Dispatch (espresso) at 4701 SW Admiral St.
2:00 pm End of event
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