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Committee recommends adding Westlake Park to LCLIP; Parks to remove, store 7 Hills sculpture
Summary
The committee unanimously recommended passage of an LCLIP amendment to fund Westlake Park improvements, including removal and storage of the 7 Hills sculpture and fountain, expansion of open space, an ADA-accessible stage and vehicle-ramming mitigation; Parks said LCLIP revenues were higher than forecasted so existing projects would not be reduced.
The Parks, Public Utilities and Technology Committee voted 5–0 on Dec. 10 to recommend passage of Council Bill 121137, an amendment to the Landscape Conservation and Local Infrastructure Program (LCLIP) funding plan that would add Westlake Park improvements to the downtown/South Lake Union project list.
Superintendent AP Diaz and Deputy Superintendent Andy Sheffer (Seattle Parks and Recreation) told the committee the amendment would expand public open space in Westlake Park, introduce more vegetation, enlarge and make the stage ADA-accessible, remove trip hazards, and add vehicle-ramming mitigation in preparation for large events. The package…
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