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New Community Standards for Fremont Neighbor
We recently posted a controversial article, and the Facebook comments section got… lively. Some conversations were thoughtful and added real value. Others, not so much. It made us realize: if we’re going to build a space for community conversation, we need to be clear about what that looks like. Why it matters: Fremont Neighbor exists to strengthen our community through…
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Two city surveys seek Fremont input on renting and transportation
Seattle is asking residents to weigh in on two issues affecting daily life in Fremont: rental housing concerns and neighborhood transportation safety improvements. Renter’s survey due February 20 Mayor Katie B. Wilson has launched a citywide Renter’s Survey to gather input on rental housing affordability. The survey, open through February 20, asks renters about their experiences with rent increases, fees,…
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House History: Battlefield heroism meets alpine charm in Upper Fremont
Perched along Upper Fremont’s North 42nd Street walking route is a distinctive house at 4202 Phinney Avenue North, one you’ve probably noticed for its interesting river rock siding. But this charming Alpine-style home holds a story that stretches from Civil War battlefields to a Seattle-area tragedy, and finally to the quiet streets of our neighborhood. The following research was originally…
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Fremont in the Wild: Neigh-borhood shows super bowl spirit
Location: 39th and FremontSpotted by: Black Jar Follies (via Wallingford & Fremont Community Facebook) Just in time for Super Bowl Sunday, a crosswalk pole at 39th and Fremont has sprouted an unexpected ornament: a Seahawks-themed horse head complete with what appears to be a neck of green feathers. The blue-and-white horse head – possibly a hat repurposed for street art…
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Neighbors push for larger Green Lake pool
A petition calling for a bigger, more versatile pool at Green Lake is gaining traction among neighbors who say the city’s once-in-a-generation chance to rebuild the facility shouldn’t result in more of the same. For Fremont residents, the stakes are particularly high. The neighborhood lacks its own community center and pool, making the Green Lake Aquatic Facility the closest public…
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