The shelter s butterfly shaped roof funnels rain into a gallon cistern to water the nearby community gardens. It seems like the students thought of everything to attract neighborhood kids and adults. Green touches include the water collecting system native plantings and porous paving. Perhaps most satisfying is that this drug and crime ridden area is now a safe place for families. The trees and overgrowth ringing the park were well thinned and the park feels peaceful sheltered and safe. Everyone is welcomed by touches like signage in Spanish and Vietnamese as well as English. Winterbottom praises the collaboration. More than Starbucks employees and community members volunteered during the final makeover week. Her e mail address is valeastoncomcast. Buy a link seattletimes.
Source: seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/pacificnw11182007/2004009339_pacificplife18.html
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Sunday, November 18, 2007
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