Sustainable South Seattle is a volunteer run organization working to promote sustainability in Seattle's south-end communities. We have defined sustainability as "living in a manner that allows current and future generations of all life on Earth to thrive."
We design and implement projects to preserve the diversity of our community's businesses and residents, increase transit and transportation choices in our neighborhoods and to provide outreach and education about environmental, social and economic choices that enhance our community.
Sustainable South Seattle is a member of Sustainable Communities All Over Puget Sound (SCALLOPS) who connect neighborhoods taking local action to make their communities more sustainable.
schedule of exciting events
Tuesday 7/22 S3 Coordinating committee meeting @ Sue Gibbs 7:30 PM Let me know if you are interested in attending, and I will send you Sue’s address. moc.liamg|kciwlodc#moc.liamg|kciwlodc
7/24 and 8/5 Solid Ground Fruit Tree Harvest Volunteer Training
Volunteer orientations July 24 and August 5. Orientations are quick and painless: 6:45 pm at Solid Ground offices, 1501 N. 45th in Wallingford. Please RSVP to gro.dnuorg-dilos|sliag#gro.dnuorg-dilos|sliag
Monday 7/28 S3 Website design meeting
6:30 PM at Café Vita (across from South Seatte PCC) Anyone is welcome. Ideas for the website? Please come or let me know your ideas.
Thursday 7/31 Fruit Tree Harvest Planning meeting
The next Sustainable South Seattle fruit harvest meeting is set for Thursday, June 31st at 6 pm at the covered picnic area near the north parking lot of Genessee park. We'll discuss harvest routes, times, process and get a number for solid-ground for attendance of their August 5th orientation meeting. This will be the one meeting to really get us all on the same page and get set for the coming harvest season. This is going to be a great effort and a fun harvest! Hope to see you all there! More info contact Gabriel Avila-Mooney at moc.liamg|nrocanamai#moc.liamg|nrocanamai
8/9 Maple School Restoration Work Party
10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Join us for an afternoon of sun, fresh air, and teamwork! This Beacon Hill greenspace has been devasted by blackberry and ivy, but is now making a comeback thanks to community efforts! Get to know your neighbors and this gorgeous piece of green. Bring your gloves, a water bottle, and lunch. We'll provide tools, extra water, and snacks. Intersection of S. Lucile St. and 18th Ave. S. RSVP: gro.ceewn|yllekb#gro.ceewn|yllekb
Sunday 8/10 Columbia City Free Stuff Sunday
Hosted by Sustainable South Seattle
Why go shopping when you can get what you need for free? Sunday, August 10th, members of the Columbia City neighborhood will be putting out their unwanted household and garden items FOR FREE in front of their homes for you to pick up and take to your home. Come on down to South Seattle and help us keep our perfectly good items from ending up in a landfill. Visit http://columbiacity.wikidot.com/sss:welcome for a link to a map of the houses participating and more information.
One person's trash is another person's treasure!
-Are you a Columbia City Neighborhood resident who wants to clean out their garage and put stuff out for free?
For people who are interested, please send email to moc.erahspleh|mat#moc.erahspleh|mat with the following info;
Name
Address
General idea of the stuff you are getting rid of (kids, furniture, appliances, garden, clothes, books…)
Interest in having the remainder hauled away (yes/no) assuming we can get the services organized.
Wednesday 8/132 S3 monthly meeting
We are planning an outdoor meeting and potluck. Details to come! Stay tuned.
Saturday 8/16 The 16th Annual Rainier Valley Heritage Festival Presented by the Rainier Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, August 16th in Columbia City. This day-long event will kick off at 10:00 a.m. The Rainier Valley Heritage Parade will depart S. Dawson Street at 11:00 a.m. and head north on Rainier Avenue S. to S. Alaska Street with entries from around the Valley and beyond. If you are interested in organizing or helping with a S3 parade entry or trash stewardship, please let me know. moc.liamg|kciwlodC#moc.liamg|kciwlodC
8/16th and 8/30 Community Coalition for Environmental Justice
Toxic Tour
Seats are filling up fast. This would be a great opportunity for networking and learning more about South Seattle. For more information or to RSVP contact Secret Charles, ude.aeshcoitna|selrahC_terceS#ude.aeshcoitna|selrahC_terceS
Public Meetings on changes to bus service in Southeast Seattle
9/16 Jefferson Community Center, 6:30-8:30pm
9/23 Rainier Community Center, 6:30-8:30pm
9/25 New Holly Gathering Hall, 1:00-3:00pm and 6:30-8:30pm
Metro is holding open public discussions on changes to bus service. Mark your calendars! For more info, contact vog.ytnuocgnik|snehtul.haras#vog.ytnuocgnik|snehtul.haras
9/27 Free public tour of the Duwamish River
For more information or to RSVP contact Secret Charles, ude.aeshcoitna|selrahC_terceS#ude.aeshcoitna|selrahC_terceS
Announcements
• We had a very successful Climate Action Lab at New Freeway Hall where 70 participants participated in activist training and action oriented break-out groups. Senator Klein gave us the inside scoop for lobbying Legislators in Olympia. Thanks for Michael Murphy for superb organizing skills and his dedication to S3.
• The Seattle Dept of Transportation has contacted S2 about a triangle of public right-of-way near Rainier and that is undeveloped and could be a brilliant community space. New pedestrian amenities are planned nearby as well as a family services center. I Let me know if you or anyone else you know may want to take initiative on this project.
• Stay tuned for more information about a possible Car Free Sunday in South Seattle!
media
July 7, 2008 Beacon Hill News/South District Journal
Action Lab will tackle local transportation issues
Nov 27, 2007 Beacon Hill News/South District Journal
Environmental sustainability the focus of new South End community group
current projects
Below is our always-changing and growing project brainstorm list. The project ideas below will give you a good idea about what the group is all about and plans to accomplish!
Fruit tree harvest and mapping
Free stuff swap days
No-idling sign placement
Climate auditor master program
future project ideas list
We have sub-committees to organize all the great ideas on our always growing project list. The committees decided upon and relating projects are below.
Transportation
*Rainier Ave. "road diet"??
* No-idling
* Bike Works
* Support "Transit Now" and "in-motion projects"
* Engage in Metro Planning
* Smart Car Business Outreach
* Trans 101
* Un-driver's license
* South Seattle Spokespeople
Health and Food
* Fitness & Walkability
* Map Fruit Trees
* Food
* Yr-Round Farmer's Market
* Expand Holly Park gardening project
* Garden Tour (Sue)
* Georgetown Farmers Market and CSA pick-up
Climate and Energy
* Climate Dialogues Email Murph at mfmurph-at-comcast-dot-net for information.
* Carbon footprint "audits" for homes and small businesses
* Packaging Reduction (styrofoam)
* Sustainable Holidays
* Energy efficiency parties (modeled after the Tupperware party)
Housing and Neighborhoods
* Community Asset Mapping
* Urban/Residential Land Trust
* Kill Your Yard
* Business Incubator
* Restore permeable surfaces
Outreach, Education and Events
* Multi-Cultural Outreach/Education
* Church Outreach
* Speakers Forum
* Movie Nights
* White Elephant parties
* Portable display
* Sustainable seafair
* Parades
* Street fairs
Land Use???
*Transit-oriented development support at meetings, etc.
*Support for new development and density.
*Support for new multi-family buildings, expecially if built green.
*Support for more accessory dwelling units.
Completed projects
- Speakers at past meetings:
- Amy Warren — Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
- Toni Higgs — Seattle Climate Dialogue
- Secret Charles — Community Coalition for Enviornmental Justice
- Cari Simson — Duwamish River Clean Up Coalition
- Eden Trenor — Seattle Climate Protection Project Manager
- Co-sponsors of the Columbia City Garden Tour — We brought sustainability to this annual event!
- Climate Action Lab — Transportation Shift! — Over 70 participants discussed key transportation issues of today, and how to encourage policy makers to make positive changes in the current system.
contact
For more information on Sustainable South Seattle contact Carrie Dolwick, moc.liamg|kciwlodc#moc.liamg|kciwlodc