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Des Moines Creek West (Barnes Creek Trail)
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A generational tug-of-war is hampering the housing market — and limiting buyers’ options
By Andy Medici – Senior Reporter, The Playbook, The Business Journals Feb 25, 2024 Homebuyers in today’s market are increasingly faced with an inconvenient but inescapable truth — there are fewer homes for sale and the ones on the market are often in need of big repairs and renovations. That’s because far fewer homes have been built
... continue reading.Draft EIS Public Meeting: Zenith Properties Building Demolition Application
Please join us for a virtual public meeting during the public comment period for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Zenith Properties Building Demolition Application. The virtual meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 31 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. (or when the last comment is received). You can learn more about Zenith Properties
... continue reading.Your garden’s magical ingredient: a worm bin
By Erica Browne Grivas Special to At Home in the Northwest If your garden could ask, it would have only one thing on its holiday wish list: a worm bin. Experienced gardeners know that abundant harvests are fed by the health, makeup and diversity of their soil, and the fastest way to improve your soil
... continue reading.How to add value to your home by financing a garage or ADU
By Erik J. Martin Bankrate.com Detached structures are a great way to add space and value to your home. Whether it’s a workshop, storage space, garage or accessory dwelling unit (ADU), the presence of a detached structure to your property could positively impact its worth. While the long-term benefits are great, detached structures are expensive
... continue reading.Neighbourhoods and the Community Survey
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The City is running a Community Survey which you should definitely fill out. And a few words about neighbourhoods. Seven? Nine? Twenty three? Or... Print out the form and create your own adventure! :D...
Nine Neighborhoods Map – from Resolution No. 1458
Rezone on 216th? Too Much Noise
2 Comments on Rezone on 216th? Too Much NoiseLast year, the Council voted for a six month (which turned into a 12 month) emergency moratorium on permitting in an area along 216th. We were not told why. But apparently the City has already prepared a Draft Ordinance with suggested zoning changes. As part of the legal process, the City is required to send
... continue reading.The 2023 Drone Show. And a proposal for a different experiment in 2024.
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The drone show was an experiment--and an expensive one at that. I do not believe it provided nearly the entertainment value of fireworks and cannot do so without spending several times the money. So in 2024 I propose a different experiment using those same drone funds: Firm enforcement of illegal fireworks....