Report on Clean Seattle Initiative

Cleanup: University District

Date of Cleanup:  March 18, 2005

Departments:  Seattle Parks and Recreation, Department of Neighborhoods, Seattle Department of Transportation, Seattle City Light, Seattle Public Utilities Community Services Division

On Saturday, March 18, 2006, Mayor Greg Nickels led more than 65 volunteers in the greening and cleaning of South Park. The kick off event was held at Cesar Chavez Park. Cesar Chavez has received more than $150 thousand in Matching Funds for its renovation.

South Park Neighborhood Association, Mark Johnson-CC Park and Rivercity Skate Park Lead, Lora Suggs-ECOSS, SP Community Center,-Teen Program, SP Boxing Gym, Concord Elementary, SP Art Council, Sea Mar, Fire Station 26, SP Area Redevelopment, Consejo, and Marra farm participated.

Seattle Department of Transportation, Seattle Parks and Recreation, Seattle City Light, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, Seattle Works, King County Juvenile work team, Department of Correction work crews and Seattle Public Utilities Community Services Division were also a part of the effort.

Volunteer activities included transferring plants from the park to Fire Station 26, litter pickup and sidewalk sweeping.

Cleanup Activities:

• 26 traffic signs replaced
• 6 tons of Asphalt applied
• Multiple potholes filled at 8 locations
• 46 curb miles swept
• 25 street lights were repaired
• Planted 34 new plants
• Removed 65 bags of debris
• Cutback 50+ yards of sticker bushes
• Removed & recycled 1160 pounds of tires (45 tires)
• Removed/disposed of additional 1300 pounds of debris
• Picked up 18 bags of litter (120 lbs)
  

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photos by Anthony Harris

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